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Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the i...

Page 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.0 GALLONSAND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAROIL TYPE (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)OIL CAPACITY: W/ FILTER 3.5 PINTS W/O FILTER 3.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC(GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 5.5 REVERSE: 2.4 TIRE PRESSU...

Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel

5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Boot SteeringExtensionShaft Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON

6 ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed.(1) 3/4" wrench Pliers (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge Utility knife When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operating po ...

Page 7 - TO DRIVE TRAC

7 ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid . TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and function of con trols) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lev...

Page 8 - CHE CKLIST; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

8 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 5)(If previously removed) • Raise and hold defl ector shield in up right po si tion.• Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck open ing and slide into place, as shown. • Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.• Hook rear latch into hole on ba...

Page 9 - OPERATION

9 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORW...

Page 10 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

10 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. Our tractors conform to the safe...

Page 11 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

11 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 form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spe...

Page 12 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS

12 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.• If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to s...

Page 13 - ADD GASOLINE; TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; PURGE TRANSMISSION; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

13 ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti...

Page 14 - MOWING TIPS; MULCHING MOWING TIPS

14 FIG. 11 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has be...

Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE

15 MAINTENANCE BE FO RE E AC H US E T RAC T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals FILL I...

Page 16 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION

16 MAINTENANCE 01202 01 214 BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove blade bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se cur ing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBL...

Page 17 - ENGINE

17 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper coolin...

Page 18 - MUFFLER; CLEANING; CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

18 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER 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 season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and g...

Page 19 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 18 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are over or underinfl ated, you will not properly adjust your mower....

Page 21 - TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE

21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 24 TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 26) The motion control lever has been pre set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. • Start engine and move ...

Page 23 - TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE

23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 29) • Raise hood.• Unsnap headlight wire connector.• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. 02778 HEADLIGHTWIRECONNECTOR HOOD ENGINE TO A...

Page 24 - STORAGE; BATTERY; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER

24 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor...

Page 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

25 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air fi lter. 5. Clean...

Page 27 - SCHEMATIC

27 BATTERY FUSE IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE WHITE RED BLACK ORANGE BLACK BROWN BLACK BLACK BLACK STARTER M SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR ATT'MENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH OFF) CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SOLENOID...

Page 28 - ELECTRICAL

28 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. MC175H42ST (MC175H42STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 30-00 ELECTRICAL 179720 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 8 2 1 27 52 16 22 21 16 55 90 D.C . A MP ER ES 45

Page 30 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. MC175H42ST (MC175H42STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 30-00 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 10 30 209 31 1 9 208 209 209 5 5 207 26 144 26 10 209 142 209 142 58 208 13 208 11 64 143 60 145 37 37 18 14 14 38 38 278 39 209 2 206 74 159 chassis_elite sv_pro_11 17 28 264 263 259 258 261 144 26 26...

Page 32 - DRIVE

32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. MC175H42ST (MC175H42STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 30-00 DRIVE 66 29 28 32 30 52 32 59 38 61 41 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 39 34 16 1 77 77 30 52 56 64 65 212 63 116 70 57 96 26 25 19 24 26 26 76 78 75 74 27 26 15 37 120 89 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 14 1...

Page 34 - STEERING ASSEMBLY

34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. MC175H42ST (MC175H42STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 30-00 STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 5 3 43 95 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 17 43 91 2 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 44 51 54 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 4 32 26 30 28 steering_pl.lt_47

Page 36 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. MC175H42ST (MC175H42STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 30-00 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 13 4 72 78 81 3 78 23 45 14 38 engine-bs.1cyl_48 62 1 532 17 05-51 Control Throttle/Choke2 817 72 04-08 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/23 - - - - - - - - Eng...

Page 37 - SEAT ASSEMBLY

37 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 87-05 Seat2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Seat3 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 14 819 13 16-10 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.5 532 14 50-06 Clip Push-In6 873 80 06-00 Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc7 532 12 41-81 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250...

Page 38 - DECALS

38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. MC175H42ST (MC175H42STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 30-00 DECALS 3 3 9 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 05 91-92 Cap Valve Tire 2 532 06 51-39 Stem Valve 3 532 10 62-22 Tire F Ts 15 x 6.0 - 6 Service4 532 05 99-04 Tube Front (Service Item Only) 5 532 ...

Page 39 - MOWER LIFT

39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. MC175H42ST (MC175H42STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 30-00 MOWER LIFT 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 31 32 3132 19 19 13 13 13 lift-rh.1piece_3 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 15 94-61 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger2 532 15 94-76 Shaft Asm Lift 3 532 18 88-22 Pi...

Page 40 - MOWER DECK

40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. MC175H42ST (MC175H42STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 30-00 MOWER DECK 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 184 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 48 59 19 4 3 129 92 131 130 92 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 40 159 42_...

Page 42 - SERVICE NOTES

Page 43 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

43 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DO TTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLO PE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mowslopes great...