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                        MODEL NO. PO17H42STA
17.0 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
                     184217    Rev. 2   2.21.03  RH/MH
PRINTED IN U.S.A.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
                    
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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. DO  NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION      Do not  turn on slopes unless necessary, and then,      Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the  manual and on the machine before starting. turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.     Do not 
                    
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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-      Never carry passengers or children even with the blades  ci den tal starting when setting up,  off. trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- pairs, alwa ys dis con nect spark plug       Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways  look down and behind before and while backing. wire
                    
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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  GASOLINE CAPACITY         1.25 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE:                           UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ):        SAE 30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/                                               SAE 5
                    
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                        UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer   17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Boot (1) Lock  Washer 1/2 Steering Steering  Wheel  Extension Insert (1) Bolt Shaft Steering  Wheel Key Adapter (1) Large Flat  Washer (1) Locknut  1/2-20  (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube  Slope Sheet (1) Locknut  1/4-28  (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. 1/2 LOCK WASHER (1)  3/4" wrench  Pliers (2)  7/16" wrenches  Tire p
                    
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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- 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
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY ✓CHE CKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW  TRAC- The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory   TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE  for shipping purposes.  Correct tire pressure is important  BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS  for best cutting performance. QUALITY PRODUCT.     Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT  PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. ✓   All assembly inst
                    
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                        OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.  Learn and understand their mean- FAST IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW SLOW CHOKE P LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE OVER TEMP FUEL FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15  15 15  ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED 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 ad just ments.   Save this manual for future reference. AT TACH MENT  LIGHT  CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH SWITCH POSITION LIFT LEVER  PLUNGER THROTTLE/CHOKE ATTACHMENT  CONTROL LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PARKING  BRAKE MOTION  FREE WHEEL  CONTROL CONTROL LEVER FIG. 4 Our tractors confo
                    
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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 op- erating 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. IMPORTANT:  LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY  HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY  TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD). TO SET PARK
                    
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                        OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 4 and 7) Your tractor  is equipped with an operator presence sensing  When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage  switch.  Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with  transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing   the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will  po si tion.  Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar  shut off the engine. of tractor.     Select desired height o
                    
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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 fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll.   throttle control in the choke position until the engine  Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed 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 a
                    
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                        OPERATION     Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut-  off engine and set parking brake.     Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in  driving position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this sec tion  of manual).     Sitting in the 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
                    
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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 R Check for Loose Fasteners 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 Always observe safety rules when performing any main- BLADE  te nance. CEN TER  HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance  LOCK WASHER at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.  (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments  section of this manual). STAR FLAT WASHER TIRES BLADE BOLT (GRADE 8)*     Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT  *A GRADE 8 HEAT TREA
                    
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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 fi rst  then RED  bat- possible engine damage from running low on oil. ter y cable and remove ba
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE HAN DLE ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 13) Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fi ns to  prevent engine damage from overheating.     Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing  and dipstick tube assembly off engine.     Cover oil fi ll opening to prevent entry of dirt. COVER     Use compressed air or stiff  bristle brush to thoroughly  clean engine cooling fi ns. CARTRIDGE     To reassemble, reverse above procedure. PRE-CLEANER SCREWS BLOWER HOUS ING SCREWS TABS 
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - 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
                    
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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 bot tom edge of mower to ground.   Distance “A”  on both sides of mower should be the same or within  "D" "D" 1/4" of each other.     If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one  FIG. 19 side of mower only.     To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link ad just ment  BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN