Southern States SO17542STB Owner'S Manual Download Page 8

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left 
unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor 
all parts and hardware you as sem ble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools 
as nec es sary to in sure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin.

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR 
ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly 
easier.  Stan dard wrench sizes you need 
are listed below.
(1)  3/4" wrench         (1)  Pliers
(2)  7/16" wrench       (1)  Utility knife
(1)  Tire pressure gauge 
When right or left hand is mentioned in 
this man ual, it means, from your point of 
view, when you are in the op er at ing po si-
tion (seat ed be hind the steer ing wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM 
CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1.   Remove all accessible loose parts and 

parts boxes from carton.

2.   Cut along dotted lines on all four pan-

els of carton. Remove end panels and 
lay side panels fl at.

3.   Check for any additional loose parts or 

cartons and remove.

1/4 Locknut

Lower
Steering 
Shaft

Steering 
Boot

Extension 
Shaft

1/4 Hex 
Bolt

Steering 
Wheel

Insert

Adapter

1/2 Hex Nut

Large Flat 
Washer

Tabs

Tab
Slots

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR 
FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND 
BOOT
1.   Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft.  Align mount ing holes in ex-
tension and lower shafts and install 1/4 
hex bolt and lock nut.  Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT:

 Tighten bolt and nut se-

curely to 10-12 ft. lbs torque.
2.   Place tabs of steering boot over tab 

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
3.   Position front wheels of the tractor so 

they are pointing straight forward.

4.   Remove steering wheel adapter from 

steering wheel and slide adapter onto 
steer ing shaft ex ten sion.

5.   Position steering wheel so cross bars 

are hor i zon tal (left to right) and slide 
inside boot and onto adapt er.

6.   Assemble large fl at washer, 1/2 hex nut 

and tighten se cure ly.

7.   Snap steering wheel insert into center 

of steer ing wheel.

8.   Remove protective materials from trac-

 tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT:  

Check for and remove any 

staples in skid that may puncture tires 
where tractor is to roll off skid.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

INSTALL SEAT 

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment 
bolt.
1.   Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer 

and fl at washer se cur ing seat to 
cardboard packing and set aside for 
as sem bly of seat to tractor.

2.   Pivot seat upward and remove from 

the cardboard packing. Remove the 
cardboard packing and discard.

3.   Place seat on seat pan so head of 

shoulder bolt is positioned over large 
slotted hole in pan.

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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