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For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor:  

call 1-800-849-1297   For Technical Assistance:  call 1-800-829-5886

MODEL NO.  SO1742STA
17.0 HP 42 INCH
LAWN  TRACTOR

185632   Rev. 2   9.18.03   RH/MH

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  

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Assembly

  

 

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Operation

  

 

 

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Maintenance

 

 

 

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Service 

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Adjustments

 

 

 

   • Storage

 

 

 

     • Troubleshooting

 

 

 

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Repair 

Parts

For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983

www.mymowerparts.com

Summary of Contents for SO1742STA

Page 1: ...cal Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 MODEL NO SO1742STA 17 0 HP 42 INCH LAWN TRACTOR 185632 Rev 2 9 18 03 RH MH PRINTED IN U S A Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troublesho...

Page 2: ...of ownership After ninety 90 days we will exchange the Bat tery charging you 1 12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month from the date of the original sale Battery must be maintained in acc...

Page 3: ...ower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage II SLOPE OPERATIO...

Page 4: ...when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machi...

Page 5: ...Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain coul...

Page 6: ...vered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be ma...

Page 7: ...t Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter 2 Keys Slope Sheet Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Hex nut 1 2 20 1 Bolt 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 1...

Page 8: ...E EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in ex tension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighte...

Page 9: ...d set the parking brake 4 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 5 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest posi tion 6 Start the engine After engine has started m...

Page 10: ...ance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and...

Page 11: ...th The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will res...

Page 12: ...CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the en...

Page 13: ...t IMPORTANT Bring tractor to a complete stop before shifting or changing gears Failure to do so will shorten the useful life of your transaxle HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor...

Page 14: ...econds re move and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHA...

Page 15: ...g brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 3 Move attachment clutch to disengaged position 4 Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting pr...

Page 16: ...ection making left hand turns until finished If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos sible fire hazard from dried clippings Make first cut relatively high the second...

Page 17: ...ont Wheel Bearing Zerk General Purpose Grease Refer to Maintenance Engine Section IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings Viscous lubricants will attract dust...

Page 18: ...ing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble...

Page 19: ...ED battery cable and remove battery from tractor 2 Rinse the battery with plain water and dry 3 Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright 4 Coat terminals with grease or petr...

Page 20: ...pe wax We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmis sion are covered to keep water out Water in engine or transmission will shorten t...

Page 21: ...ck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor rem...

Page 22: ...n both front links an equal num ber of turns The two front links must remain equal in length When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links R...

Page 23: ...n of this manual 2 Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut a...

Page 24: ...rrosion TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around ba...

Page 25: ...into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See ele...

Page 26: ...arts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids du...

Page 27: ...uretor out of adjustment 7 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 8 Engine valves out of 8 Contact a qualified adjustment service center department Engine will not 1 Clutch brake...

Page 28: ...e 1 Replace blade Tighten blade vibration bolt 2 Bent blade mandrel 2 Contact a qualified service center department 3 Loose damaged part s 3 Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Engine continues...

Page 29: ...s from buildup of grass open vent holes leaves and trash around mandrels Headlight s not 1 Switch is OFF 1 Turn switch ON working 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s if so equippe...

Page 30: ...30 SERVICE NOTES For Parts Call K T 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 www mymowerparts com...

Page 31: ...WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE...

Page 32: ...4 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER SO1742STA PRODUCT NO 954 57 03 52 ELECTRICAL 48 8 2 1 27 52 16 22 21 16 For Parts Call K T 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 www mymo...

Page 33: ...56 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 20 AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger...

Page 34: ...SURES 26 25 64 208 13 208 11 1 3 2 9 208 209 209 209 5 5 207 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 17 29 28 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 145 37 3 37 24 26 25 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 18 14 38 14 206 212 chassis pl lt_st...

Page 35: ...s LT PL 30 169468X417 Fender Footrest STLT Pnt 31 136619 Bracket Support Fender 33 179716X417 Footrest Pnt Lh 34 179717X417 Footrest Pnt Rh 35 72110606 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 37 17490508 Scre...

Page 36: ...5 34 37 36 35 62 36 59 212 55 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 13 81 84 82 64 65 145 79 16 96 26 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 21 8 10 156 165 168 166 163 14 159...

Page 37: ...0X Link Clutch 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 6 75 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 95 25 59 169691 Keeper Belt Span Ctr 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pe...

Page 38: ...3 52 STEERING 44 51 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 For Parts Call...

Page 39: ...13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16x3 4 30 76020412 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech 36 155099 Bushing Strg 5 8 Id Dash 37 152927 Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 38 140045X428 Inse...

Page 40: ...Tin Plated 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 11050600 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 23 169837 Shield Browning Debris Guard 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 184900 Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr 32 140527 Cap Asm Fuel W sym...

Page 41: ...ng Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 10 182493 Pan Pnt Seat blk 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 72...

Page 42: ...an 186235 Decal Chassis Agway 8 185409 Decal Replacement Parts 9 181249 Decal Footrest 10 156439 Decal Danger English 14 160396 Decal V belt Schematic 42 16 145005 Decal Battery Danger Poison 20 18485...

Page 43: ...e 4 12000002 E Ring 5133 62 5 19211621 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon 7 109413X Grip Handle 8 124526X Button Plunger 11 139865 Link Lift Lh 12 139866 Link Lift Rh 13 4939M Retainer S...

Page 44: ...30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 142 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 48 59 19 4 3 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 42_deck_man t path_3 152 151...

Page 45: ...w Thdrol Hex 31 129963 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 178342 Nut Toplock 34 72110614 Bolt 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 40 73680600 Nut 4...

Page 46: ...46 SERVICE NOTES For Parts Call K T 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 www mymowerparts com...

Page 47: ...lopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2...

Page 48: ...For Parts Call K T 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 www mymowerparts com...

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