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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER SO17542STA

ENGINE

2

1

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

29

44

46

32

31

33

37

33

13

4

72

78

81

3

78

23

45

14

38

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KEY   PART            
NO.    NO.              DESCRIPTION

1         170551           Control Throttle /Choke Flag
2         17720408       Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2
3         - - - - - -           Engine  Briggs Model 31C707
                                 (Order Parts From Engine Manu 
                                 facturer)
4         137352           Muffl er Exhaust B&S Lt 
13       165291           Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated
14       148456           Tube Drain Oil Easy
23       169837           Shield Browning/Debris Guard
29       137180           Arrestor Spark
31       184900           Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr 
32       140527           Cap Asm Fuel W/sym Vented
33       123487X        Clamp Hose Blk 
37       137040           Line Fuel 20”
38       181654           Plug Drain Oil Easy
40       124028X        Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line

NOTE:

 

 

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

             1 inch = 25.4 mm
For engine service and replacement parts, call the toll 
free number for your engine manufacturer listed below:
Briggs & Stratton      1-800-233-3723
Kohler Co.                1-800-544-2444
Tecumseh Products 1-800-558-5402
Honda Engines         1-800-426-7701
Kawasaki                  1-949-460-5688

KEY   PART            
NO.    NO.              DESCRIPTION

44       17670412       Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1/4-20 x 3/4
45       17000612       Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol  3/8-16
46       19091416       Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.
72       183906           Screw Socket Head 5/16-18 x 1
78       17060620       Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 
81       73510400       Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc

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

www.mymowerparts.com

Summary of Contents for SO17542STA

Page 1: ...al Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 MODEL NO SO17542STA 17 5 HP 42 INCH LAWN TRACTOR 188322 Rev 1 2 10 04 TR 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: ...SEMBLE 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 T...

Page 9: ...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 move throt...

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: ...L 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 engine LIFT LEVER P...

Page 13: ...position 2 Move gearshift lever to desired position 3 Slowly release clutch brake pedal to start movement IMPORTANT Bring tractor to a complete stop before shifting or changing gears Failure to do so...

Page 14: ...llowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped...

Page 15: ...r products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel...

Page 16: ...ion making left hand turns until finished 00272 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 sec...

Page 17: ...ractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustment...

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: ...ause the battery to leak power 1 Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor 2 Rinse the battery with plain water and dry 3 Clean terminals and battery...

Page 20: ...l line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu retor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up...

Page 21: ...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 remove...

Page 22: ...than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of turns The two...

Page 23: ...ection 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...

Page 24: ...d corrosion TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY WARNING Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around...

Page 25: ...ack 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...

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: ...AL 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 LIGHTS WILL...

Page 32: ...26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER SO17542STA ELECTRICAL D C AM PE RE S 45 8 2 1 27 52 16 22 21 16 For Parts Call K T 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 www mymowerp...

Page 33: ...b Light 1156 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 Swit...

Page 34: ...09 142 209 142 209 2 35 35 209 26 35 209 26 33 10 34 208 11 208 13 24 26 25 26 25 209 31 24 30 9 209 209 5 5 145 37 37 18 206 205 205 38 38 17 28 166 39 Chassis Elite_Basic_2 29 212 64 208 207 For Par...

Page 35: ...30 169468X505 Fender Footrest STLT Pnt 31 136619 Bracket Support Fender 33 179716X505 Footrest Pnt Lh 34 179717X505 Footrest Pnt Rh 35 72110606 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 37 17490508 Screw Thdro...

Page 36: ...35 62 36 64 65 59 56 212 55 63 116 70 77 61 22 27 26 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 13 84 15 79 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 16 66 96 26 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 150 81 21 8 10 169 82 156 165 168 166 1...

Page 37: ...Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 53 105710X 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 Sc...

Page 38: ...1 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 95 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 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_pl lt_46 For Parts Call K T 6...

Page 39: ...32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 29 17000612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 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 Inser...

Page 40: ...7X Clamp Hose Blk 37 137040 Line Fuel 20 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm For engine service and...

Page 41: ...0002 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 Spring KE...

Page 42: ...21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc Blkz 2A 22 73800500 Nut 23 71110814 Bolt Hex Black 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 26 10040800 Lockwasher 1 175389 S...

Page 43: ...ange Front Wheel Only 8 106108X624 Rim Asm 8 rear Service 9 106268X Tire R Ts 18 x 9 5 8 Service 10 7152J Tube Rear Service Item Only 11 104757X428 Cap Axle 1 50 x 1 00 144334 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube...

Page 44: ...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 40 159 42_deck_man t path_3 185 67 158 4 2 _ c l u t c h _ m o d _ 7 152 21 117 119 11...

Page 45: ...lange 34 72110612 Bolt 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 40 73900600 Nut 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 45 4497H Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thdrol 1 4 20 x 5 8 T 48 133944...

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

Page 47: ...47 SERVICE NOTES For Parts Call K T 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 www mymowerparts com...

Page 48: ...pes 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 H...

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