Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
2 DO NOT:• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Do not mow on wet grass. R...
Page 3 - WARNING
3 • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways look down and behind before and while backing. • Never carry children. They...
Page 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 62 oz W/O Filter: 55oz Spark Plug: Champion RN4C (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 5.2 Reverse: 2.7 Tire Pressure: F...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Boot SteeringExtensionShaft Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Bolt (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Lock Washer 1/2 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Locknut 1/2-20...
Page 6 - HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR; ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON
6 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.• Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se cur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for as sem bly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- in...
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 ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery ...
Page 9 - OPERATION
9 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 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 operating your trac-tor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spe...
Page 12 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL; TO OPERATE ON HILLS; TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS
12 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, w...
Page 13 - ADD GASOLINE; PURGE TRANSMISSION
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
14 00272 FIG. 8 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 h...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
15 MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE T R A C 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 IN D...
Page 16 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION
16 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 9) • 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 ASSEMBLY, CENTER HOLE...
Page 17 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION; CLEAN AIR SCREEN
17 02463 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 ...
Page 18 - MUFFLER; CLEANING; ENGINE COOLING FINS
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 SUSPENSIONARMS RETAINER SPRINGS(BOTH SIDES) RETAINER SPRING ANTI-SWAY BAR HOUSING GUIDE FRONT LINK COLLAR ENGINE PULLEY LARGE RETAINER SPRING CLUTCH SPRING SMALL RETAINER SPRING BRACKET SQUARE HOLE DEFLECTOR SHIELD SMALL RETAINER SPRING CLUTCH SPRING FLAT WASHER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 14 TR...
Page 21 - TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE; TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 22) 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 motion c...
Page 22 - TO A D
22 FIG. 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 23) • Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble.• On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear whe...
Page 23 - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB; TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 26 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 27) • 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. TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hoo...
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 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/replace air fi lter. 6...
Page 27 - REPAIR PARTS; SCHEMATIC
27 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42STA SCHEMATIC 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...
Page 28 - ELECTRICAL
28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42STA ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 16 52 48 22 21 16
Page 30 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42STA CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 25 64 208 13 208 11 1 3 2 9 208 209 209 209 5 5 207 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 17 29 28 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 145 37 3 37 24 26 25 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 18 14 38 14 206 212 chassis-pl.lt_stlt_50
Page 32 - DRIVE
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42STA 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 96 77 30 52 56 64 65 212 63 116 70 57 25 19 24 252 252 76 78 75 74 27 252 15 37 51 250 85 85 247 245 251 250 246 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 1...
Page 34 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42STA STEERING ASSEMBLY 44 51 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_pl.lt_42
Page 37 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42STA SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/215 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Yel Zinc16 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt 17 123976X Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Zinc21 171852 Bolt ...
Page 38 - DECALS
38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42STA DECALS 5 11 16 6 9 12 3 10 7 14 WHEELS & TIRES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 5,8 4,10 3,9 11 7 wheel_1 20 1 4 4 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 X 6...
Page 39 - MOWER LIFT
39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42STA MOWER LIFT 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 3132 3132 19 19 13 13 13 13 lift-rh.1piece_3 1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/Plunger2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift3 105767X Pin Groove4 12000002 E Ring #5133-625 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x...
Page 40 - MOWER DECK
40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42STA MOWER DECK 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 37 184 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 142 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 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 42_deck_man-t-path_3 152 151 153 1...
Page 42 - SERVICE; POLICY; WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTIES
42 T E C U M S E H ® 00661-tecumseh Issued January 1980Revised January 1991 T E C U M S E H ® 00661-tecumse h SERVICE POLICY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company (“Tecumseh”), su...
Page 43 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
43 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALO NG DOTTED 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...
Page 44 - LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi-als and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, with...
