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...if anyone . II. All slopes require extra caution. Do not make adjustments or repairs with the instructions, to be picked up . The mower could suddenly turn machine off and be seriously injured or interfere with the engine running machine unattended. SERVICE • Use extra care in ...when backing, look down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. Allow engine to improve stability. • Use extra care ...
...if anyone . II. All slopes require extra caution. Do not make adjustments or repairs with the instructions, to be picked up . The mower could suddenly turn machine off and be seriously injured or interfere with the engine running machine unattended. SERVICE • Use extra care in ...when backing, look down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. Allow engine to improve stability. • Use extra care ...
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... (15° Max), not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Look for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is dangerous.
... (15° Max), not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Look for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is dangerous.
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... in neutral position. • Turn ignition key to "OFF" position. IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR MOWER. TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section, page 10, for location and function of controls) WARNING: Before starting, read, understand ...to stop tractor, set parking brake and place motion control lever in the Operation section of this manual. TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING • Remove high performance blades and install mulcher blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the CUSTOMER RESPONSABILITY section of this ...
... in neutral position. • Turn ignition key to "OFF" position. IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR MOWER. TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section, page 10, for location and function of controls) WARNING: Before starting, read, understand ...to stop tractor, set parking brake and place motion control lever in the Operation section of this manual. TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING • Remove high performance blades and install mulcher blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the CUSTOMER RESPONSABILITY section of this ...
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...for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Operation section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that all belt keepers. Check ... accessory. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all connections are still secure and wires are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in operation. See that are properly clamped. Before driving tractor, be properly leveled. WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR...
...for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Operation section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that all belt keepers. Check ... accessory. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all connections are still secure and wires are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in operation. See that are properly clamped. Before driving tractor, be properly leveled. WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR...
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BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH P LOW PARKING BRAKE 15° 15° 15° IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS...
BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH P LOW PARKING BRAKE 15° 15° 15° IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS...
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...and starting and controlling engine speed. FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for starting the engine. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the ...the engine off . Used to your tractor. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to adjust the mower cutting height. 10 MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of various controls and adjustments.
...and starting and controlling engine speed. FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for starting the engine. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the ...the engine off . Used to your tractor. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to adjust the mower cutting height. 10 MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of various controls and adjustments.
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... POSITION CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before stopping may cause "browning" of grass. mance. STOPPING (See Fig. 6) MOWER BLADES • To stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. • Depress clutch/brake pedal into the eyes, which can result in ...8226; Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 6) FIG. 6 The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjustment knob in desired direction....
... POSITION CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before stopping may cause "browning" of grass. mance. STOPPING (See Fig. 6) MOWER BLADES • To stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. • Depress clutch/brake pedal into the eyes, which can result in ...8226; Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 6) FIG. 6 The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjustment knob in desired direction....
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...are recommended by placing freewheel control in most terrain conditions. • Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Adjust mower to highest position with the ground and cause you to slowest setting. • Make all turns slowly. Tires can lose traction with attach- ..., 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely. • Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in place. CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on hills. • If slowing is closed and secured to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). Any attempt by...
...are recommended by placing freewheel control in most terrain conditions. • Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Adjust mower to highest position with the ground and cause you to slowest setting. • Make all turns slowly. Tires can lose traction with attach- ..., 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely. • Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in place. CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on hills. • If slowing is closed and secured to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). Any attempt by...
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...NOTE: During this will provide the best recutting action of this time the grass has dried and the newly cut relatively high; See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in this procedure three (3) times. Wet grass will help prevent matting and graining of material. Allow grass to dry before mowing. ...8226; Do not mow grass when it is wet. After the engine is running , move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. This will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Move lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. With motion control lever in the opposite direction making ...
...NOTE: During this will provide the best recutting action of this time the grass has dried and the newly cut relatively high; See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in this procedure three (3) times. Wet grass will help prevent matting and graining of material. Allow grass to dry before mowing. ...8226; Do not mow grass when it is wet. After the engine is running , move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. This will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Move lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. With motion control lever in the opposite direction making ...
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.... • Check brake operation. • Check tire pressure. • Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation. • Check for Loose Fasteners A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades C T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil...
.... • Check brake operation. • Check tire pressure. • Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation. • Check for Loose Fasteners A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades C T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil...
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... 13 16 Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. Replace bent or damaged blades. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 12) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade. • Install new or ... ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, you do not recommend sharpening blade - An unbalanced blade will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone ...
... 13 16 Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. Replace bent or damaged blades. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 12) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade. • Install new or ... ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, you do not recommend sharpening blade - An unbalanced blade will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone ...
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... SPRINGS (BOTH SIDES) HOUSING GUIDE LARGE RETAINER SPRING BRACKET Fig. 19 19 TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19) Mower will not properly adjust your mower. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. If tires are properly inflated (See "...SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME. Make sure tires are over or underinflated, you will be easier to its lowest position. • Install mower in reverse order of bracket. • Disconnect anti-swaybar from the right side of tractor. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position...
... SPRINGS (BOTH SIDES) HOUSING GUIDE LARGE RETAINER SPRING BRACKET Fig. 19 19 TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19) Mower will not properly adjust your mower. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. If tires are properly inflated (See "...SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME. Make sure tires are over or underinflated, you will be easier to its lowest position. • Install mower in reverse order of bracket. • Disconnect anti-swaybar from the right side of tractor. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position...
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...front links. Park the tractor on both front links are not equal in this section of this manual). • Work belt off both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other. • If adjustment is in its highest position. • At the midpoint of ... nut "F" from trunnion on level surface. IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. BELT REMOVAL • Remove mower from mower. BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND "A" GROUND LINE "A" FIG. 20 MANDREL "D" "D" FIG. 22 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH NUT "F" TRUNNION NUT "E"...
...front links. Park the tractor on both front links are not equal in this section of this manual). • Work belt off both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other. • If adjustment is in its highest position. • At the midpoint of ... nut "F" from trunnion on level surface. IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. BELT REMOVAL • Remove mower from mower. BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND "A" GROUND LINE "A" FIG. 20 MANDREL "D" "D" FIG. 22 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH NUT "F" TRUNNION NUT "E"...
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... CENTER/DEPARTMENT FIG. 25 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) Park the tractor on bottom side of left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual. Engage parking brake. NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move forward or backward... gate) position. • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. Contact your transmission require removal for proper stopping distance as stated above steps until tractor does not move mower deck height to the lowest position.
... CENTER/DEPARTMENT FIG. 25 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) Park the tractor on bottom side of left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual. Engage parking brake. NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move forward or backward... gate) position. • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. Contact your transmission require removal for proper stopping distance as stated above steps until tractor does not move mower deck height to the lowest position.
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TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for damage, breakage and wear. Inspect moving parts for winter storage. BATTERY • Fully charge the battery for a few seconds to rust. Add ... used for storage, do not store battery directly on stabilizer container. IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM. 24 When mower is removed from dust and dirt. • Cover your tractor for a period of fuel gum deposits during long periods of storage, battery cables should be...
TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for damage, breakage and wear. Inspect moving parts for winter storage. BATTERY • Fully charge the battery for a few seconds to rust. Add ... used for storage, do not store battery directly on stabilizer container. IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM. 24 When mower is removed from dust and dirt. • Cover your tractor for a period of fuel gum deposits during long periods of storage, battery cables should be...
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...or dead battery. 4. Clean battery terminals. 6. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Dirty/clogged muffler. 13. Engine valves out of mower housing. 4. Set in "CHOKE" position. 3. Clean underside of adjustment. 1. Clean and regap or change oil. 6. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill... an authorized service center/department. TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start 1. Out of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Stale or dirty fuel. 6. Faulty solenoid or starter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 5. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline....
...or dead battery. 4. Clean battery terminals. 6. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Dirty/clogged muffler. 13. Engine valves out of mower housing. 4. Set in "CHOKE" position. 3. Clean underside of adjustment. 1. Clean and regap or change oil. 6. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill... an authorized service center/department. TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start 1. Out of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Stale or dirty fuel. 6. Faulty solenoid or starter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 5. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline....
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... 10. Shift to idle for proper air pressure. 6. Tighten blade bolt. 7. Clean underside of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 8. Switch is "OFF". 2. Loose or damaged wiring. 5. Check/replace light switch. 4. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Engine throttle ... 1. Replace blade. Clean underside of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Obstruction in "disengaged" position. 2. Remove obstruction. 2. Mower drive belt worn. 9. Clean around mandrels to dry before stopping engine. 1. Faulty light switch. 4. Replace bulb(s). 3. Faulty regulator (if so ...
... 10. Shift to idle for proper air pressure. 6. Tighten blade bolt. 7. Clean underside of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 8. Switch is "OFF". 2. Loose or damaged wiring. 5. Check/replace light switch. 4. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Engine throttle ... 1. Replace blade. Clean underside of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Obstruction in "disengaged" position. 2. Remove obstruction. 2. Mower drive belt worn. 9. Clean around mandrels to dry before stopping engine. 1. Faulty light switch. 4. Replace bulb(s). 3. Faulty regulator (if so ...
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.../Hood Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 Plug Btn Blk NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. Pivot, Mower Rear Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 1/4-20 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. DESCRIPTION 169830 169061 17060612 155272 168337X012 72140608 155927 145660 172108 159639X428 126938X 156437 124028X 74780616...LTST 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, Asm. MODEL NUMBER PPR17H42STC CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY NO. 1 2 3 5 9 10 11 12 13 17 18 20 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 37...
.../Hood Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 Plug Btn Blk NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. Pivot, Mower Rear Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 1/4-20 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. DESCRIPTION 169830 169061 17060612 155272 168337X012 72140608 155927 145660 172108 159639X428 126938X 156437 124028X 74780616...LTST 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, Asm. MODEL NUMBER PPR17H42STC CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY NO. 1 2 3 5 9 10 11 12 13 17 18 20 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 37...
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... 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 25 Grade 8 patched 9 STD551137 Washer, Lock 10 140296 Washer, Hardened 11 134149 Blade, Mulching 42" - - 138498 Blade Mower 42" High Performance 12 129895 Bearing, Ball #6204 13 137645 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented 14 128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 15 110485X Bearing, Ball, ..., Idler 56 165723 Spacer, Retainer 59 141043 Guard TUV Idler 67 106932X Knob Round KEY PART NO. MODEL NUMBER PPR17H42STC MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 2 72140506 Bolt 3 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. NO. Roller Nose 38 & 42 Bracket Asm...
... 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 25 Grade 8 patched 9 STD551137 Washer, Lock 10 140296 Washer, Hardened 11 134149 Blade, Mulching 42" - - 138498 Blade Mower 42" High Performance 12 129895 Bearing, Ball #6204 13 137645 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented 14 128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 15 110485X Bearing, Ball, ..., Idler 56 165723 Spacer, Retainer 59 141043 Guard TUV Idler 67 106932X Knob Round KEY PART NO. MODEL NUMBER PPR17H42STC MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 2 72140506 Bolt 3 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. NO. Roller Nose 38 & 42 Bracket Asm...
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MODEL NUMBER PPR17H42STC MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. Indicator Height STLT Nut Hex Flange Lock Nut PUsh Phos & Oil NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. Screw 5/16-18 x 1 Washer ...
MODEL NUMBER PPR17H42STC MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. Indicator Height STLT Nut Hex Flange Lock Nut PUsh Phos & Oil NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. Screw 5/16-18 x 1 Washer ...