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                        MODEL NO. PO17542STA
17.5 HP 42 Inch
Lawn Tractor
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297
For Technical Assistance:  call 1-800-829-5886
                      188870  Rev. 1  12.12.03  RD/MH
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                        SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS IMPORTANT:  THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS .  FAILURE  TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.     Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.  If tires lose trac- I. GENERAL OPERATION  tion,  disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight      Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the  down the slope. manual and on the machine before
                    
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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  WARNING:  In order to prevent ac- machine if anyone enters the area.  ci den tal starting when setting up,       Never carry passengers or children even with the blades  trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- off. pairs, alwa ys dis con nect spark plug       Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways  wire and place wire where it can not  look down an
                    
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                        CONGRATULATIONS  on your purchase of a new tractor.   PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu factured to giv e  you the best possible dependability and performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY         1.25 GALLONS AND TYPE:                           UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ):        SAE 30 (above 32°F) department.  We have com pe tent, well-trained tech
                    
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                        CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Steering Wheel Seat Steering Boot (1) Washer   17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering  Wheel  Steering (1) Lock  Insert Extension Washer 1/2 Shaft (1) Bolt Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Oil Drain Tube  (1) Locknut  1/2-20  Keys Slope Sheet (2) Keys (1) Locknut  1/4-28  (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt  1/4-28 x 1-1/4 5                                                                                                                                                               
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY 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 INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.  Stan dard  wrench sizes are listed. (2)  7/16" wrenches Utility knife 1/2 HEX NUT (2)  3/4" wrench Tire 
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR SEAT PAN INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. LABEL     Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and fl at washer  se curing seat to cardboard pac king and set aside for  as sem bly of seat to tractor.     Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- TERMINAL ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. TERMINAL     Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is  positioned over large slotted hole in pan.     Pu
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory  BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW  TRAC- for shipping purposes.  Correct tire pressure is important  T OR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE  for best cutting performance. BEST PER FOR MANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS      Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT  QUALITY PROD UCT. SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓   All assembly in
                    
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                        OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.  Learn and understand their mean- ing. HIGH LOW FAST SLOW IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL CHOKE P LIGHTSON ENGINESTART ENGINEOFF ENGINEON PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED FUEL OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVERTEMP MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS CLUTCHENGAGED CLUTCHDISENGAGED DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR ANDFEETAWAY (SEESAFETYRULESSECTION) DA
                    
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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 ad just ments.   Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH  SWITCH ATTACHMENT  POSITION CLUTCH LEVER AMMETER LIFT LEVER  THROTTLE/ PLUNGER CHOKE CONTROL ATTACHMENT  LIFT LEVER HEIGHT  CLUTCH/ ADJUSTMENT  BRAKE LEVER PEDAL PARKING  BRAKE GEAR SHIFT LEVER FIG. 4 Our tract
                    
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                        OPERATION  The operation of any tractor can  result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result  in severe eye dam age.  Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or  per forming an y adjustments or repairs.  We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles  or stan dard safety glasses. NOTE:  Under certain conditions when tractor is standing  HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may  cause “brown ing” 
                    
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                        OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) TO TRANSPORT Your tractor  is equipped with an operator presence sens-     Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment  lift control.  ing switch.  Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat  with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged      When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift  will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally  lever is in neutral (N) position. positioned in the seat to preve
                    
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                        OPERATION MOWING TIPS CAUTION:  Alcohol blended fuels (called      Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- gas o hol or using ethanol or methanol) can at- fo r mance.  See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the  tract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and  Service and Adjustments section of this manual. forma  tion of acids during storage.  Acidic gas  can damage the fuel system of an engine while      The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- in storage.  To avoid engine
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems T Check for Loose Fasteners R 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air Filter N 2 G Clean Air
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL EDGE UP ASSEMBLY BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te  nance. CENTER  HOLE BRAKE OPERATION FLAT WASHER If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance  LOCK WASHER at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.  STAR (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments  section of this manual). BLADE BOLT  TIRES     Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT  SPECIFICATIONS” section of this
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS OIL DRAIN VALVE Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause  the battery to “leak” power. CLOSED      Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst  then RED  bat- AND   tery cable and remove battery from tractor. LOCKED  POSITION     Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.     Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush  until bright.     Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. DRAIN  YEL LOW CAP TUBE     Reinstall batte
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE MUFFLER    HAN DLE Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester  (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age. SPARK PLUGS  Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing sea- son or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes fi rst.   Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD UCT  SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.  IN-LINE FUEL FILTER  (See Fig. 14) The fuel fi lter should be replaced once each season.  If fuel  fi lter becomes clogged
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS:  Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.  Place gearshift 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. IMPORTAN
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS     When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than  TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING rear, tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front  Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground  links. or driveway.  Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See      To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion on  “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual).   If  both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links an  tires are over or underinfl ated, you 
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT  IDLER PULLEYS (See Fig. 22) Park the tractor on level surface.  En gage parking brake.   For assis  tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on  bottom side of left footrest. BELT REMOVAL -     Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER” in this  section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all  belt guides and keepers.     Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.     Remove belt downward from ar