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Page 1: ...S MANUAL MODEL PRK17H42STA LAWN TRACTOR WARNING Read this Owner s Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury AL IVA YS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERA TION 177580 1 16 00 RE Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ...y of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slowand gradual 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 DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do notmow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower c...

Page 3: ...s 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 H BECOMEALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION In order to prevent acciden tal starting when setting up transport ing adjusting or making repairs al ways disconnect spark plug wire an...

Page 4: ...r nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained technicians 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 WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved f...

Page 5: ...ert Sleeve Steering Extension Shaft 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 Steering Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer f__ 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet 2 Keys 2 Mulch 5 ...

Page 6: ...aft Align mounting holes in extension and lowershafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut 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 straightforward Remove steedng wheel adapterfrom steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension Position steering wheel...

Page 7: ...its highest position Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual Roll tractor forward off skid Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Opera tion section page 10 for location and func tion of controls _WARNING...

Page 8: ...manual 8 CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housingshould be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown 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 BRA...

Page 9: ...ARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE A LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP _r LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT r l R N ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED H L c I IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 9 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 10: ...the mower blades or otherattachments mounted toyour tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for dectutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing th...

Page 11: ...stop engine IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN OFF WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as describe...

Page 12: ... 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 quickly to brake position and engage parking brake Move motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL N POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRES...

Page 13: ...n Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below 13 Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start after several attempts move throttle control to fast position wait a few min...

Page 14: ...s until finished See Fig 10 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mowerand leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full th rottle when mowing to assure better mowing...

Page 15: ...wing in sandy soil DO not overtighten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor 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 adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments...

Page 16: ... to blades Remove hex bolt lockwasher and flat washer securing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREAT...

Page 17: ...HANGE NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year ifthe tractor is not used for 50 hours inone year...

Page 18: ...or use pressurized air as this will damage the cartridge Reinstall the pre cteaner cleaned and oiled over the papercartridge Reassemble air cleaner wing nut cover and tighten knob securely COVER KNOB AIR CLEANER WING NUT FOAM PRE CLEANER AIR S PAPER CAm 3LEANER BASE FILL CAP DIPSTICK MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or...

Page 19: ...e moving retainerspring 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 DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FR...

Page 20: ...ual number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front 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 number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment _NUT ...

Page 21: ...ile holding motion control lever in place loosen the adjustment bolt Move motion control lever to the neutral N lock gate position Tighten adjustment bolt securely NOTE Ifadditional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt move mower deck height to the lowest position After above adjustment is made if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is inneutral positio...

Page 22: ...n from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL CHARGED BATTERY Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor Install new battery with terminals insame position as old battery First connect RED...

Page 23: ...el air mixture IMPORTANT DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE SEATS IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF NEEDLE IS TURNED IN TOO TIGHT NOTE The carburetor on this engine is low emission It is equippedwithanidlefuetadjusting needlewithalimitercap 23 which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjus...

Page 24: ... FORMING 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 i...

Page 25: ... 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or ...

Page 26: ...4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bo...

Page 27: ... IGNITION _ PLUG UNIT GAP v OPERATOR _ _ f_ PIUGS ON ESENCE RELAY 2_ _ YELLOW TWIN CYL ENG I_4ES iQ_ REGULATOR _ ALTERNATOR _ L YELLOW J_ _ 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR _ISCO NN ECTED BLUE _W _ HEADLIGHTS I i REO I87 1 __S0 I BLACK IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE u30 J RELAY NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS ...

Page 28: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA 21 22 26 I I I I I I I I I I f I I I I I 33 I I I I f I I I I 52 29 28 28 16 I I I ...

Page 29: ...25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga Red w 16 wire 26 175158 Fuse Amp 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6ga 12 black 29 160784 Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140401 Key Ign Molded Generic 40 170219 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt Fin Hex l 4 20uncx 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 175141 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 52 141940 Protection Loop 81 109748X Relay Asm ...

Page 30: ...CHASSIS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA 3O i 26 31 208 _ 25 53 55 57 12 58 28 29 208 26 33 t0 208 54 207 35 34 26 208 3O ...

Page 31: ...age 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash Lh CtipTinnerman Panel Dash Rh Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 xl 2 Hood LT PL BumperHood Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Fr Bushing Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex W Ins 3 8 16 Unc Grille Lens Asm Lens LT PL Fender Footrest STLT Pnt Bracket Fender Footrest Pnt Lh Footrest Pnt Rh Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 Screw Thdrol 6 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Bracket...

Page 32: ...DRIVE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA 32 16_ 52 77 159t58 16 156 166 35 62 36 3 65 64 36 26 29 71 78 73 61 116 151 51 53 32 ...

Page 33: ...158 165589 Spacer Split 159 165494 Keeper Belt Idler 161 72140406 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge 162 73680400 Pulley Idler V Groove 163 74780416 Bellcrank Clutch Grad Drv STL 164 19091010 Retainer Belt 165 165623 Bolt 166 166880 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 168 165492 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 UNC 169 165580 Link Clutch 197 169613 Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 199 169612 V B...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA STEERING ASSEMBLY _l t 41 I J 62 8 40 15 15_ 68 46 40 67 67 67 34 10 35 32 34 ...

Page 35: ... t5304 75 Link Drag Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Asm Strg WasherThrust Support Shaft Steering Screw Hex Wshhd Torx SHaft Asm Pittman Bracket Steering Gear Sector Screw 3 8 16 x 75 Rod Tie Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Hlct Spr 5 16 Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 Unf Bushing Strg Screw Insert Cap Strg Wh Washer 13 32 X 1 1 2 X 11 Ga Lock nut Adapt...

Page 36: ... Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 Smgml Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 73800500 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 88 Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc Nut...

Page 37: ...l Ins Strg Whl Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Hood Rh Decal Bat Dan Psn Pad Footrest Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Decal Fend Feflector Rh Decal Fend Reflector Lh Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s French KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 170455 4 59904 5 106732X421 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X421 9 170456 10 7152J 11 104757X421 144334 Cap Valve Tire Stem Valve Tire F T 15 X 6 0 6 Service...

Page 38: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA 2_ 80 4O 33 37 29 i 38 14 _105 _ _ _ _ _ _ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester J 38 ...

Page 39: ...ne Kohler Mod No CV490 Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer Muffler Gasket Eng Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Brn Dbr Guard Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn Tank Fuel Front Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented Clamp Hose Black Line Fuel 20 Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Nyt BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga Washer 5 16 x ...

Page 40: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA 157 67 68 156 155 r 147 142 34 _116 113 5 2 16 10 9_ 18 1Ol lO2f 21 22 23 24 117 116 103 105 106 25 27 40 ...

Page 41: ...8 x 16 Gauge 143 157109 Rod Hinge 42 6 75 W G 144 173441 ScrewThdrol Washer Head 145 173437 asher Spacer Mower Vented 146 173443 Pulley Mandrel 147 131335 Nut Toplock 9 16 148 169022 Bolt 149 165898 Fastener Christmas Tree 150 19091216 Pulley Idler Flat 151 169670 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Gauge 152 169676 Nut 153 169674 Guard Mandrel LH 154 169675 Retainer 155 169671 Screw Thdrol 1 4 20 x 5 8 T 1...

Page 42: ...MOWER LIFT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA 7 41 38 40 19 49 13 2 30 _j50 3 6 13 32 31 _ 19 32 20 1718 20 15 42 ...

Page 43: ...Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 X 1 X 21 Ga Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id Grip Handle Button Plunger Link Lift LH Fixed Length Link Lift RH Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Nut Special Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga Spring 2 1 8 Retainer Clip Rod Adj Lift Zinc 7 49 Wrk Lg Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Uric Knob In...

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Page 46: ...is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase 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 Exclusions ...

Page 47: ...TING ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 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: ...wers 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 Pr...

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