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For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor:

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

MODEL NO. SO17542LT
17.5 HP 42 INCH
LAWN TRACTOR

195489 Rev. 1 3.22.05 RD

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

and

Adjustments

• Storage

• Troubleshooting

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Summary of Contents for Southern States SO17542LT

Page 1: ...al Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 OPERATOR S MANUAL MODEL NO SO17542LT 17 5 HP 42 INCH LAWN TRACTOR 195489 Rev 1 3 22 05 RD PRINTED IN U S A Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Stor...

Page 2: ...ship 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 accordance...

Page 3: ...e are involved in a large percentage of riding mower re lated injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from ser...

Page 4: ...respon sible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the...

Page 5: ...caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Ad just and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruc tion labels as necessary Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers b...

Page 6: ...nim proved forest covered 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...

Page 7: ...ering Boot Steering Wheel Adapter 2 Keys Slope Sheet Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Bolt 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Lock Washer 1 2 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 4 1 5 16 Lock Washer Steering...

Page 8: ...g 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 4 Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull s...

Page 9: ...fill 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 rais...

Page 10: ...ng checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight e...

Page 11: ...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 result in death or serious injury...

Page 12: ...e 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 PLUNGER Used to release attachment lif...

Page 13: ...ANT 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 is equi...

Page 14: ...utch engaged should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary USING THE REVERSE OPE...

Page 15: ...start ing up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal...

Page 16: ...uel from the tank to the engine 1 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 3 Move attachment clutch to disengag...

Page 17: ...Spindle Zerk Front 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 w...

Page 18: ...tractor does not function as de scribed repair the problem immediately The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and the attachment clutch control is in the disen gaged po...

Page 19: ...ry The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIP...

Page 20: ...ove dirt and stub born dried gum fibers TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Be sure tractor is on level surfa...

Page 21: ...ine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spring and remove clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from...

Page 22: ...ont 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 Recheck si...

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: ...cting belt keepers 5 Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor BELT INSTALLATION 1 Carefully work new belt down between transaxle belt keepers and onto the input pulley 2 Sli...

Page 25: ...of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged 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: ...essive 1 Worn bent or loose blade 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 Replac...

Page 30: ...roper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clogged mower deck vent 11 Clean around mandrels to holes from buildup of grass open vent holes leaves and trash around mandrels Headl...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...may be necessary during the life of your unit For Parts and service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For replacement parts have available the following information a Model Numbe...

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