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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NO. PO17H42STA
17.0 HP 42 Inch
LawnTractor
Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
• Storage
• Troubleshooting
• Rel)air Parts
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297
ForTechnical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
184217 Rev. 1 02.12.03 RH
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES ,tl 411 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLEOF AMPUTATINGHANDS AND FEET ANDTHROWINGOBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWINGSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULTIN SERIOUS INJURYOR DEATH. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. manual and on the machine before starting. • Do notmow near drop-offs,
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SAFETY RULES &Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers & Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, Never carry passengers or children even with the blades & off. transporting, adjusting or making re- pairs, always disconnect spark plug Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always wire and place wire where it cannot look down and behind before and while backin
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Ithas been designed, engineered and manufactured to give 1.25 GALLONS GASOLINE CAPACITY you the best possible dependability and performance. UNLEADED REGULAR AND TYPE: Should you expedence any problem youcannot easily rem- SAE 30 (above 32°F) OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) department. We have competent, well-trained technicians OiL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINT
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Lock (_ Steering Washer 1/2 Boot : Steering Steering (1) Bolt Shaft Insert Extension Wheel Steering Wheel L_l Key Adapter (2) Keys Slope Sheet 5
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ASSEMBLY i i Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes, To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge Utility knife Wh
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ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. LABEL • Remove adiustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan. • Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot
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ASSEMBLY ,/ CHECKLIST CHECKTIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATEAND ENJOYYOUR NEW TRAC- The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important BES TPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS for best cutting performance. QUALITY PRODUCT Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. ,/ All assembly instructions have been com
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- R N H L I',,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY (SEE S
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT LIGHT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH SWITCH POSITION LIFT LEVER INGER THRO'rrL_CHOKE A'I-rACHMENT CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE PEOAL .PARKING BRAKE MOTION FREEWHEEL CONTROL CONTROL LEVER FIG. 4 Our tractors conform to the safety standar
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OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which ,_FETYGLASSES can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while op- erating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED,(DEAD). TO SET PARKING
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OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 4 and 7) Yourtractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing When pushing or towingyour tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutchengaged will position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. shut off the engine. Select desired height of cut. • Raise attachm
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OPERATION COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) ADD GASOLINE • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. throttle control in the choke position until the engine Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast posi- minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will tion.This may require an engine warm-up period from increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce several
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OPERATION Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut- f off engine and set parking brake. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). =[ Sitting inthe tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the ( tractor moves approxi
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MAINTENANCE M A,NTENA.CE SC.EOULE AS YOU COMPLETE FILL IN DATES _O/_. REOU . SE.V.CE OATES C_ kkB;::P 'eOsP:r:;i°n _ I1_ Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems V t R Check for Loose Fasteners t# l V'5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _1_/3 T Lubrication Chart ll/ 0 Cheek Battery Level V#4 R Clean Battery and Terminals If ll_ Check Transaxle Cooling li/ Check V-Befis Check Engine Oil Level t# t I_ I Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) ll_L2 I_ E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1,2
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL EDGE UP ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- BLADE \ tenance. CENTER_ HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance LOCKWASHER at highspeed inhighest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See"TO ADJUST BRAKE" inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual). / FLATWASHER STAR TIRES _BLADEBOLT(GRADE8)* • Maintain preper airpressureinall tires (See"PRODUCT *A GRADE 8 HEATTREATED BOLT CAN BE SPECIF
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MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause will result in increased oil consumption when used above the battery to "leak" power. 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- possible engine damage from running low on oil. tery cable and remove battery from trac
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MAINTENANCE ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 13) _fj HANDLE Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating. • Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube assembly off engine. 4 , • Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt. _: COVER • Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins. CARTRIDGE To reassemble, reverse above procedure. SCREWS BLOWER HOUSING SCREWS BASE -'_'_ SLOTS FIG. 14 M
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position, Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TRACTOR TO INSTALL MOWER
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 17 and 18) • Raise mower to its highest position. _ MANDREL • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other. • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one FIG. 19 side of mower only. BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side. • T
