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Weak or Dead
Battery

Fully Charged
Battery

REPLACING BATTERY 

 WARNING:

  Do not short bat tery 

ter mi nals by al low ing a wrench or any 
other object to contact both terminals at 
the same time. Before con nect ing battery, 
remove metal bracelets, wrist watch bands, 
rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected 
fi rst to prevent spark ing from ac ci den tal 
grounding.
1.   Lift seat pan to raised position.
2.   Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst 

then RED battery cable and carefully 
remove battery from trac tor.

3.   Install new battery with terminals in 

same position as old battery.

4.   First connect RED battery cable to 

positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and 
keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. 
Slide terminal cover over terminal

5.   Connect BLACK grounding cable to 

negative (-) ter mi nal with remaining 
hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten se cure ly.

Seat Pan

Keps 
Nut

Positive 
(Red) 
Cable

Negative 
(Black) 
Cable

Hex 
Bolt

Terminal 
Cover

Hood

01765

Headlight Wire 
Connector

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-
 SEM BLY 

1.   Raise hood.
2.   Unsnap headlight 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 

reconnect the headlight wire con nec tor.

ENGINE

TO AD JUST THROT TLE CON TROL 
CABLE 

The throt tle con trol has been pre set at the 
fac to ry and ad just ment should not be nec-
essary.  Check adjustment as de scribed 
below before loosening cable.  If adjust-
ment is necessary, see eingine manual.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR  

The carburetor has been preset at the 
factory and adjustment should not be nec-
essary.  However, minor adjustment may 
be required to compensate for differences 
in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.  If 
the carburetor des need adjustment, see 
engine manual.

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1.   Raise hood.
2.   Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the 

backside of the grill.

3.   Replace bulb in holder and push bulb 

holder securely back 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 electrical wiring 

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type 
plug-in fuse.  The fuse holder is located 
behind the dash.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
1.   Connect one end 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 ca ble 

to the NEGA TIVE (-) terminal (C) of 
fully charged battery.

3.   Connect the other end of the BLACK 

cable (D) to good chassis ground,  
away from fuel tank and bat tery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE 
ORDER -
1.   BLACK cable fi rst from chassis and 

then from the fully charged battery.

2.   RED cable last from both batteries.

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

www.mymowerparts.com

Summary of Contents for WA17H42STA

Page 1: ...OR For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 184544 Rev 3 9 29 03 JH TR MH PRINTED IN U S A 00273 For Parts Call K T 606...

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: ...t engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower 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 machin...

Page 4: ...turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe 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: ...ou to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in main taining caring for and u...

Page 7: ...teering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel Insert Seat 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Locknut...

Page 8: ...ce 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 adap...

Page 9: ...and discharging To use your mower with the high perfor mance blades the mulcher plate must be removed from the mower TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING Remove high performance blades and install mulch...

Page 10: ...familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe oper ating condition It is important to purge the transmission before op...

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: ...ONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position LI...

Page 13: ...ng the ignition switch in any position other than STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine ex...

Page 14: ...the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions NOTE Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface 1 Adjust mower to desired cutting height See TO ADJUST MO...

Page 15: ...MPORTANT When operating in tempera tures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or...

Page 16: ...dal 8 Slowly move motion control lever for ward after the tractor moves approxi mately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 fee...

Page 17: ...me to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight For best results adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower...

Page 18: ...gine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3 Check tire pressure 4 Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation 5 Check for loose fasteners Spindle Zerk BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R...

Page 19: ...a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the i...

Page 20: ...l cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil 2 Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting Oil Drain Valve 02463 Closed a...

Page 21: ...engine s air cooling system Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage See engine manual 1 Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine 2 Remov...

Page 22: ...f bracket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from de...

Page 23: ...er than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Nut F Front Links Nut E D D Mandrel Check adjustment on right side of trac tor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at...

Page 24: ...cing freewheel control in transmission engaged position 5 Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in...

Page 25: ...G WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal Tighten secu...

Page 26: ...t should not be nec essary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjust ment is necessary see eingine manual TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory...

Page 27: ...parts 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 d...

Page 28: ...tion 8 Engine valves out of 8 Contact our authorized adjustment service center department Engine will not 1 Brake pedal not depressed 1 Depress brake pedal turn over 2 Attachment clutch is engaged 2 D...

Page 29: ...ervice center department 3 Loose damaged part s 3 Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Engine continues 1 Faulty operator safety 1 Check wiring switches and to run when oper presence control sys...

Page 30: ...ng 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s if so equipped 3 Faulty light switch 3 Check replace light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Check wiring and connections 5 Blown fuse 5 Re...

Page 31: ...WITH A SPECIAL 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...

Page 32: ...42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WA17H42STA PRODUCT NO 954 56 94 31 ELECTRICAL 8 2 1 27 16 48 52 22 21 REPAIR PARTS 55 16 For Parts Call K T 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 www my...

Page 33: ...12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140401 Key Ign Molded Generic 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861...

Page 34: ...S 64 51 57 53 52 54 55 17 29 28 12 209 31 1 3 2 9 209 208 207 209 5 5 3 3 3 142 208 13 208 11 3 3 3 142 37 18 206 14 14 38 38 212 145 37 26 25 24 26 25 24 30 159 35 3 26 33 10 chassis shark stlt_26 58...

Page 35: ...PL 29 155217X599 Lens 30 169470X603 Fender Footrest STLT Pnt 31 136619 Bracket Support Fender 33 179716X603 Footrest Pnt Lh 34 179717X603 Footrest Pnt Rh 35 72110606 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 37...

Page 36: ...6 1 77 77 30 52 56 64 65 212 63 116 70 57 96 26 25 19 24 26 26 76 78 75 74 27 26 15 37 51 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 14 164 21 8 10 83 159 161 198 158 162 169 150 84 16 19...

Page 37: ...5 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 65 10040700 Washer 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 69 142432 Screw 70 134683 Guide Belt 71 169183 Strap Torque Lh Hydro 73 169182 Strap...

Page 38: ...ASSEMBLY 44 51 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 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 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_pl lt_42 F...

Page 39: ...6 126847X Bushing Link Drag 28 19131416 Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 75 30 76020412 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428...

Page 40: ...Arrestor Flat Scrn 31 109202X Tank Fuel Front 32 140527 Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose Black 37 137040 Line Fuel 20 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel...

Page 41: ...73800600 Nut Hex w Ins 3 8 16 Unc 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 10 182493 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket...

Page 42: ...ear Service 9 106268X Tire R T 20 x 10 8 Service 10 7152J Tube Rear Service Item Only 11 104757X421 Cap Axle Blk 1 50 x 1 00 144334 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 1 156811 Decal Oper 3 184954 Decal Hood LH 5...

Page 43: ...39M Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 23 110807X...

Page 44: ...59 19 4 3 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 42_deck_man t path_3 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WA17H42STA PRODUCT NO 954 56 94 31 MOWER DECK 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 155 102 102 104 103 105 106 104 105 1...

Page 45: ...9 Screw Thdrol 1 4 20 x 5 8 T 48 133944 Washer Hardened 52 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 53 184907 Arm Assembly Pad Brake 54 178515 Washer Hardened 55 155046 Arm Idler 56 165723 Spacer Retainer 59...

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

Page 47: ...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 48: ...00273 For Parts Call K T 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 www mymowerparts com...

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