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  • Page 1

    OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PR1742STE LAWN TRACTOR Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation WARNING: Read this Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 182490 1.18.02 TR Printed in U.S.A.[...]

  • Page 2

    2 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. SAFETY RULES I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine[...]

  • Page 3

    3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ...................................................... 2 - 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................... 4, 15 - 18 ASSEMBLY .............................................................. 6 - 8 OPERATION .............................................[...]

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    4 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.00 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: 3.5 W/O FILTER: 3.0 SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED ( MPH): FORWARD: 1st 1.2 2nd 1. 5 3rd 2.4 4th 3.5 5th 4.8 6th 5.3 REVERSE: 1.5 TIRE PRESSURE: FR[...]

  • Page 5

    5 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Lock washer 3/8 Steering Wheel Insert Steering Extension Shaft Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Keys Keys Slope Sheet (2) Mulcher Blades (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use CO[...]

  • Page 6

    6 FIG. 2 ASSEMBL Y TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (2) 1/2" wrenches Utility knife (2) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge Pliers When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel)[...]

  • Page 7

    7 ASSEMBL Y TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 10, for location and function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Roll tractor forward off skid. • Rem[...]

  • Page 8

    8 ASSEMBL Y CHECKLIST 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 is properly prepared and charged. (Mi[...]

  • Page 9

    9 OPERA TION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED MOWER LIFT DAN[...]

  • Page 10

    10 OPERA TION 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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER : Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachment[...]

  • Page 11

    11 NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, before leav- ing the operator's position; to [...]

  • Page 12

    12 TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION: 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 slower position. • If stopping is absolutely necess[...]

  • Page 13

    13 OPERA TION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. • Move [...]

  • Page 14

    14 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the [...]

  • Page 15

    15 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES B E F O R E E A C H U S E 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 DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGU[...]

  • Page 16

    16 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES FIG. 12 FIG. 11 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amp[...]

  • Page 17

    17 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil[...]

  • Page 18

    18 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and c[...]

  • Page 19

    19 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • 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 “OFF” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have[...]

  • Page 20

    20 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away fr[...]

  • Page 21

    21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IDLER PULLEYS MANDREL PULLEYS FIG. 23 TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 24) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface, then brake [...]

  • Page 22

    22 NEGATIVE TERMINAL POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL POSITIVE TERMINAL CHARGED BATTERY CABLES CHASSIS FIG. 28 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assem[...]

  • Page 23

    23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop ru[...]

  • Page 24

    24 ST ORAGE 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. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACT OR Remove mower from trac[...]

  • Page 25

    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 flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 6[...]

  • Page 26

    26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PRO BLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run 1 . Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department. engaged Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Rep[...]

  • Page 27

    27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STE, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 SCHEMA TIC 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 [...]

  • Page 28

    28 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STE, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 D .C . A M P E R E S 45 16 22 21 52 16[...]

  • Page 29

    29 KEY P AR T N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp 2 74760412 B ol t Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 8 176689 Battery Box 1 6 176138 Switch Interlock Push-In 2 1 175685 H arness Socket Light 2 2 4152J Bu lb , L ig ht # 1156 2 4 4799J Cable Battery 2 5 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga Red w/16 wire 2 6 175158 Fuse 2 7 73510400 N u t Keps Hex 1/4-[...]

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    30 26 25 58 219 20 219 23 64 208 13 208 11 1 3 2 9 208 208 5 5 207 3 3 3 142 17 29 28 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 145 37 3 37 24 26 25 3 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 18 14 38 14 206 212 159 3 115 3 142 211 114 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STE, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES[...]

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    31 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STE, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x.75 5 155272 B um per Hood/Dash 9 168337X012 Dash P/L 1 0 72140608 B ol t C a rriage 3/8-16 x 1 1 1 174996 Panel Dash Lh 1 2 145660 C li p T i nnerman 1 3 1[...]

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    32 66 29 28 112 13 14 41 38 39 57 51 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 55 63 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 81 84 82 145 79 16 96 26 26 26 89 90 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 21 8 10 156 165 168 166 163 14 159 161 198 158 164 83 162 169 197 116 70 6 170 212 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTO[...]

  • Page 33

    33 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STE, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 DRIVE KEY P AR T N O . N O . DESCRIPTION KE Y PART NO. N O. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - Transaxle Peerless (206-545C) (Order parts from transaxle manufacturer) 2 146682 S p r in g R et u r n B r a ke T / a Zi n c 3 123666X P ul l ey Tr ansaxle 18" tires 4 12000028 Rin[...]

  • Page 34

    34 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 63 11 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 29 17 29 43 91 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STE, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 STEERING ASSEMBL Y[...]

  • Page 35

    35 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STE, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 STEERING ASSEMBL Y KEY P AR T N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 159944X428 W heel Steering 2 172393 A x le Asm Cast Iron LT 3 169840 S pindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X W asher 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 8 12000029 R ing Klip #t5304-75[...]

  • Page 36

    36 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STE, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 171683 Seat 2 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 3 71110616 B o lt F i n Hex 3/8-16 Unc X 1 4 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga 5 145006 C lip Push-In 6 73800600 N u t H e x w /Ins. 3/8-16 Unc 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 17000616 S crew 3/8-[...]

  • Page 37

    37 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STE, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY P AR T N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 5,8 4,10 3,9 11 7 WHEELS AND TIRES KEY P AR T N O . N O . DESCRIPTION KEY P AR T N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 10 3 16 9 1 59192 C a p Valve Tire 2 65139 S t e [...]

  • Page 38

    38 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 62 13 4 72 78 81 3 16 78 23 45 14 38 40 41 112 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STE, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 ENGINE[...]

  • Page 39

    39 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STE, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 ENGINE 1 170551 Control Th/ch Flag 2 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 1/2 3 - - - - - - - - Engine, Briggs Model 31G777 (Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer) 4 137352 M uffler Exhaust 1 1 10040500 Washer Lock 5/16 1 3 165291 Gasket Muffler 1 4 148456 Tube Drain Oil Eas[...]

  • Page 40

    40 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STE, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 MOWER DECK 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 37 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 142 49 50 51 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 40 159 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 155 132 91 94 182 [...]

  • Page 41

    41 KEY P AR T N O . N O . DESCRIPTION KEY P AR T N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 165892X421 M ower Deck Assembly, 42" 2 72140506 B o lt 3 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 4 165460 B r acket Asm Deck 42" Sway Bar 5 4939M R et ai ne r S pri ng 6 178024 Bar Sway Deck 8 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 25 Grade 8 patched 9 10030600 Washer, Lock 1 0 140296 [...]

  • Page 42

    42 36 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 49 26 50 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STE, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 MOWER LIFT[...]

  • Page 43

    43 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STE, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 MOWER LIFT 1 159460 W i r e Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT 2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 4 12000002 E R in g #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 125631X Grip Handle 8 170770 B u tt o n P l unge[...]

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    44 NOTES[...]

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    45 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacin[...]

  • Page 46

    46 T E C U M S E H ® Issued January 1980 Revised January 1991 T E C U M S E H ® POLICY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company (“Tecumseh”), subject to the limitations contained below, will,at its option, repair or replace, without ch[...]

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    47 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE 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 mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to preven[...]

  • Page 48

    Your POULAN PRO product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigid quality standards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: 1. Consult your dealer/place of purchase. 2. Consult the yellow pages of your phone directo[...]