Southern States SO17542STB Owner'S Manual Download Page 9

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CHECK BATTERY 

1.   Lift seat pan to raised position.

NOTE:

 If this battery is put into service 

after month and year indicated on label 
(label located between terminals) charge 
battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 
amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance 
section of this manual for charging instruc-
tions).

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID  (See 
Op er a tion section for location and 
function of con trols)

1.   Press lift lever plunger and raise 

at tach ment lift lever to its highest po-
 si tion.

2.   Release parking brake by depressing 

clutch/brake ped al.

3.   Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) 

po si tion.

4.   Roll tractor forward off skid.
5.   Remove banding holding defl ector 

shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See 
Op er a tion section for location and 
func tion of con trols)

 WARNING:

 Before starting, read, un-

 der stand and follow all in struc tions in the 
Operation section of this manual. Be sure 
tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure 
the area in  front of tractor is clear of other 
people and objects.
1.   Be sure all the above assembly steps 

have been com plet ed.

2.   Check engine oil level and fi ll fuel tank 

with gasoline.

3.   Sit on seat in operating position, 

depress clutch/brake pedal and set the 
parking brake.

4.   Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) 

position.

5.   Press lift lever plunger and raise 

at tach ment lift lever to its highest posi-
tion.

6.   Start the engine. After engine has 

started, move throttle control to idle 
position.

7.   Depress clutch/brake pedal into full 

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move 
gearshift lever to 1st gear.

8.   Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and 

slowly drive tractor off skid.

9.   Apply brake to stop tractor, set park-

ing brake and place gearshift lever in 
neutral position.

10. Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.
Continue with the instructions that follow.

02602

Seat pan

Label

Terminal

Terminal

4.   Push down on seat to engage shoulder 

bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of 
tractor.

5.   Pivot seat and pan forward and as-

 sem ble adjustment bolt, lockwasher 
and fl at washer loosely. Do not tighten.

6.   Lower seat into operating position and 

sit in seat.

7.   Slide seat until a comfortable position 

is reached which allows you to press 
clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

8.   Get off seat without moving its adjust-

ed position.

9.   Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt 

securely.

02466

Seat Pan

Shoulder 
Bolt

Adjustment Bolt

Flat Washer

Seat

02465

Lock 
Washer

NOTE: 

You may now roll or drive your 

tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate 
instruction below to remove the tractor 
from the skid.

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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