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Retaining 
Ring

Washers

Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)

Axle 
Cover

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not 
adjustable on your tractor.  If dam age has 
occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or 
camber, contact your nearest authorized 
service center/de part ment. 

TO AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN-
 MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not 
hor i zon tal (left to right) when wheels are 
positioned straight forward, remove steer-
 ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars 
horizontal. Tighten securely.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 

1.   Block up axle securely.
2.   Remove axle cover, retaining ring and 

washers to allow wheel removal (rear 
wheels have a square key - Do not 
lose).

3.   Repair tire and reassemble.

NOTE:

 On rear wheels only:  align 

grooves in rear wheel hub and axle.  Insert 
square key.
4.   Replace washers and snap retaining 

ring securely in axle groove.

5.   Replace axle cover.

NOTE: 

To seal tire punctures and pre vent 

fl at tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant 
may be purchased from your local parts 
dealer. Tire sealant also pre vents tire dry 
rot and corrosion.

Center 
Span
Keeper

Transaxle 
Pulley

Stationary 
Idler

Clutching 
Idler

Engine 
Pulley

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface.  En gage 
parking brake.  For as sis tance, there is a 
belt installation guide decal on bottom side 
of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL -
1.   Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE 

MOWER” in this section of manual).

NOTE:

 Observe entire motion drive belt 

and position of all belt guides and keepers.
2.   Remove belt from stationary idler and 

clutching idler.

3.   Remove belt downward from around 

en gine pulley.

4.   Pull belt slack toward rear of trac tor.  

Remove belt upwards from transaxle 
pulley by de fl ect ing belt keepers.

5.   Remove belt from center span keeper 

and pull belt away from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -
1.   Carefully work new belt down be tween 

transaxle belt keepers and onto the 
input pulley.

2.   Slide belt into the center span keeper.
3.   Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll 

around the top groove of engine pulley.

4.   Install belt through stationary idler and 

clutch ing idler.

5.   Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves 

and in side all belt guides and keep ers.

6.   Install mower (See “TO IN STALL 

MOWER” in this sec tion of manual).

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

www.mymowerparts.com

Summary of Contents for SO17542STB

Page 1: ...hnical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 MODEL NO SO17542STB 17 5 HP 42 INCH LAWN TRACTOR 191780 03 01 04 TR PRINTED IN U S A Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshootin...

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: ...t or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to al low access to blades 2 Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with tr...

Page 19: ...il s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather they will result in increased oil consumpti...

Page 20: ...gine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept f...

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 num ber of turns The tw...

Page 23: ...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 against nut A 4 Road test tractor for proper stoppi...

Page 24: ...ents tire dry rot and corrosion Center Span Keeper Transaxle Pulley Stationary Idler Clutching Idler Engine Pulley TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake F...

Page 25: ...E CABLES REVERSE ORDER 1 BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery 2 RED cable last from both batteries 02614 Weak or Dead Battery Fully Charged Battery REPLACING BATTERY...

Page 26: ...wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 When replacing hood be sure to re connect the headlight wire connector 01536 Headlight Wire...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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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