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OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL:

PR1742STC

LAWN TRACTOR

Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation

WARNING:

Read this Owner's Manual and
follow all Warnings and Safety
Instructions. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury.

IMPORTANT MANUAL

Do Not Throw Away

178085 1.08.01 RD

Printed in U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for PR1742STC

Page 1: ...OR Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation WARNING Read this Owner s Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 178085 1 08 01 RD Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ...e stability of the machine Keepallmovementontheslopesslow andgradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DONOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments Themowe...

Page 3: ...d starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOMEALER...

Page 4: ...dtech nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Followaregularscheduleinmaintaining caringforand using your tractor Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibili ties...

Page 5: ...t 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lock washer 3 8 Steering Wheel Insert Steering Extension Shaft Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Seat 2 Keys Keys Slope Sheet 2 Mulcher Blades 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK ...

Page 6: ...REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mountingholesinextensionandlowershaftsandinstall 5 16 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing strai...

Page 7: ...AKE position and hold Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Slowly release clutch brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid Apply brake to stop tractor set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position Turn ignition key to OFF position Continue with the instructions that follow BATTERY BOX DOOR SEAT PAN LABEL TERMINAL TERMINAL SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLAT WASHER SEAT FI...

Page 8: ...for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Afteryoulearnhowtooperateyourtractor checktoseethat the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Fig 4 NOTE Ifyouinstalledthemulchingbladesyouwill...

Page 9: ...ARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only OVER TEMP LIGHT PARKING BRAKE IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED P KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 15 SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION ...

Page 10: ...RAKE Locksclutch brakepedalintothebrake position HEIGHTADJUSTMENTKNOB Usedtoadjustthemower cutting height GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjustthemowerdeckorotherattachmentsmountedtoyour tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopp...

Page 11: ...secure PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED POSITION FIG 6 CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL DRIVE POSITION STOPPING See Fig 6 MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades move attachment clutch lever to DISENGAGED position GROUNDDRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position Move gearshift lever to neutral N position ENGINE Move throttle control to slow position NOTE Failure to move throttle control to...

Page 12: ...portingyour tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose t...

Page 13: ...ng position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED position Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting proceduresbelow Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously ...

Page 14: ...t bolt to 35 ft lbs maximum Do not overtighten 1 12 3 2 5 5 6 7 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Serv...

Page 15: ...engine Whentheengineisrunningandtheattachmentclutchis engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine Theattachmentclutchshouldneveroperateunlessthe operator is in the seat BLADE CARE Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbekeptsharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 11 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Removehexbolt lockwasherandf...

Page 16: ... of this manual CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent enginedamagefromoverheating Cleanwithawirebrushor compressedairtoremovedirtandstubborndriedgumfibers ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig 15 Remove any dust dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to preventenginedamagefromoverheating Remove oil fill cap dipstick Remove hex bolts from blower housing and lift housing off...

Page 17: ...retor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properlypositioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline FIG 17 FUEL FILTER CLAMP CLAMP FOAM PRE CLEANER COVER KNOB COVER CARTRIDGE NUT FIG 16 PAPER CARTRIDGE BASE AIR FILTER See Fig 16 Yourenginewillnotrunproperlyusingadirtyairfilter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge eve...

Page 18: ...pring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by re movingretainerspring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER ...

Page 19: ... is necessary make adjustment on one side of mower only To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND FIG 19 SUSPENSION ARM LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG 20 A A ...

Page 20: ...ageparkingbrake Measuredistancebetweenbrakeoperatingarmandnut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A untildistancebecomes1 1 2 Retightenjamnut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your near...

Page 21: ...wheel Position the gear shift lever in the neutral N position Tighten adjustment bolt securely NOTE Ifadditionalclearanceisneededtogettoadjustment bolt move mower deck height to the lowest position ADJUSTMENT BOLT NEUTRAL LOCK GATE GEARSHIFT LEVER FIG 26 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 28 CAUTION Lead acidbatteriesgenerate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away fr...

Page 22: ...ctor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedure REPLACING BATTERY See Figs 29 and 30 CAUTION Do not short battery termi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door D...

Page 23: ...N BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE CLAMP SCREW TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 32 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below b...

Page 24: ...NG IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run ...

Page 25: ...lty ignition switch 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department Engine clicks but will not 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all wiring 4 Faulty s...

Page 26: ...e mowing 4 Mower deck not level 4 Level mower deck 5 Low uneven tire air pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper...

Page 27: ...UR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED 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 LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY...

Page 28: ...28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR1742STC ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 8 2 1 27 D C AMPERES 45 16 22 21 52 16 ...

Page 29: ... Ga Red w 16 wire 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140401 Key Ign Molded Generic 40 170217 HarnessIgn 41 71110408 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20uncx 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminalRed 43 175141 Solenoid 45 121433X AmmeterRectangular 52 141940 ProtectionLoop NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inc...

Page 30: ...08 13 208 11 1 3 2 9 208 208 5 5 207 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 17 29 28 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 145 37 3 37 24 26 25 3 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 18 14 38 14 206 212 159 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR1742STC CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES ...

Page 31: ...619 BracketSupportFender 33 145244X428 Footrest Pnt Lh 34 145243X428 Footrest Pnt Rh 35 72110606 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 6 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 169834 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock Hex W Ins 1 4 20 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 144697 Bracjet Grukke Lh 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 144696 Bracket Grille Rh 57 74780412 Bolt Hex ...

Page 32: ...2 36 64 65 59 56 212 55 63 116 70 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 13 81 84 82 145 79 16 96 26 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 21 8 10 156 165 168 166 163 14 159 161 198 158 164 83 162 169 89 69 197 6 170 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR1742STC DRIVE ...

Page 33: ...709X Spring Return Clutch 6 75 56 17060616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 95 25 59 169691 Keeper Belt Span Ctr 61 17060612 Screw3 8 16x 75 62 8883R Cover Pedal Blk Round 63 175410 Engine Pulley 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 65 10040700 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7 16 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Foolproof 69 142432 Screw Hex wsh HiLo 1 4 x 1 2 unc 70 134683 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH 74 137057...

Page 34: ...43 6 43 8 10 40 32 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 29 17 43 91 2 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 63 11 39 44 51 54 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR1742STC STEERING ASSEMBLY ...

Page 35: ...5 73540500 CrownlockNut5 16 24 36 155099 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh Au 39 19132411 Washer 13 32 X 2 3 8 X 12 Ga 40 7810H Lock nut 41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Dash 43 121749X Washer 25 32 X 1 1 4 X 16 Ga 44 153720 Extension Steering Shaft LR LT 46 121232X Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk 51 73800500 Nut Lock Hex w Ins 5 16 18 54 74780520 Bolt Fi...

Page 36: ...at 11 166369 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20x1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28x 88 16 121250X SpringCprsn 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Zinc 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 22 73800500 Nut Hex Lock W Ins 5 16 18 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 X 1 3 16 X 12 Ga 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 X 62 KEY PART NO NO...

Page 37: ...8 rear Service 9 170456 Tire R Ts 20x10 8 C Service 10 7152J Tube Rear Service Item Only 11 104757X428 Cap Axle Blk 1 50 X 1 00 144334 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 8 20 14 5 1 156369 DecalOper 2 176305 Decal Fender Side 3 176308 Decal Hood LH 4 176304 Decal Side Panel Logo 5 176679 Decal HP Engine 8 170563 DecalWarningMult Language 9 172740 DecalFenderLogo 10 157140 Decal Fender Danger E F 11 172743 De...

Page 38: ...38 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 40 62 13 4 72 78 81 3 16 78 23 45 14 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR1742STC ENGINE ...

Page 39: ...rSpark 31 174642 Tank Fuel Front 2 00 32 140527 CapFuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose Black 37 137040 Line Fuel 20 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line 44 17670412 Screw Hex wsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga 62 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 16 72 71070512 Screw Hex Hd Cap 5 16 18 x 3 4 78 17060...

Page 40: ...147 142 149 142 35 49 50 51 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 22 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 48 59 19 4 3 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 155 90 90 91 92 93 94 93 92 95 113 117 116 118 119 114 115 112 121 114 117 119 116 115 111 118 121 113 102 102 104 103 105 106 104 105 106 103 101 ...

Page 41: ... 56 122052X Spacer Retainer 59 173442 Guard TUV Idler 67 106932X Knob 68 144959 V Belt 42 Mower 90 74760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Unc x 1 91 132274 Bracket Asm Noseroller LH 92 73800600 Nut Lock Hex W Ins 3 8 16 UNC 93 19171416 Washer 17 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 94 132264 Roller Nose 95 132273 Bracket Asm Noseroller RH 101 136420 MulcherCover 102 71081010 Screw 103 19061216 Washer Flat 104 10071000 Washer L...

Page 42: ...42 36 15 20 16 1718 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 50 26 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR1742STC MOWER LIFT ...

Page 43: ... Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 RetainerSpring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring2 1 8 26 169484 RetainerClip 27 126971X Rod Adj Lift Zinc 7 49 Wrk Lg 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc 29 138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 Unc Blk W sym 30 150233 TrunnionInfinHeight 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer...

Page 44: ...44 NOTES ...

Page 45: ...s limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to normal wear of the product 6 Exclusio...

Page 46: ...ction Manual for the operation of the Power Train Component and parts The cost of normal maintenance and replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original purchaser C SecuringWarrantyService Warranty service can be arranged for by contacting either a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributo...

Page 47: ...IDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 48: ... for Trimmers Brushcutters and Blowers 3 For replacement parts have available the following information a Model Number Manufacturer s I D Number b Description of part NOTE Electrolux Home Products provides parts and service through its authorized distribu tors and dealers therefore all requests for parts and service should be directed to your local dealer s The philosophy of Electrolux Home Produc...

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