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Southern States SO1742STA Owner's Manual

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For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983
MODEL NO. SO1742STA
17.0 HP 42 INCH
LAWN TRACTOR
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Assembly
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Operation
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For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor:
call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
Maintenance
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Service and Adjustments
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Storage
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Troubleshooting
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www.mymowerparts.com
Repair Parts
185632 Rev. 2 9.18.03 RH/MH
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MODEL NO. SO1742STA 17.0 HP 42 INCH LAWN TRACTOR • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 185632 Rev.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty ..........2 Maintenance ........17 Safety Rules .......... 3 Service and Adjustments..... 21 Product Specifi cations ......6 Storage ..........26 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....... 8 Troubleshooting ........27 Operation..........11 Repair Parts.........

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is ca pa ble of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the fol low ing safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. •...
  • Page 4 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SAFETY RULES • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un- • Use extra care when approaching blind even terrain could overturn the machine. corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects Tall grass can hide ob sta cles. that may obscure vision.
  • Page 5 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SAFETY RULES • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other people limbs, etc. before mowing. Stop machine if anyone • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven enters the area.

  • Page 6: Product Specifi Cations

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RE SPON SI BIL I TIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline 1.25 • Follow a regular schedule in main- Capacity and Unleaded tain ing, caring for and using your tractor. Type: Regular •...
  • Page 7 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Hex nut 1/2-20 (1) Large Flat Washer Steering (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut Extension 1/4-28 Shaft Steering Wheel Steering Adapter Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Lock...

  • Page 8: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you as sem ble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as nec es sary to in sure proper tightness.
  • Page 9 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder NOTE: You may now roll or drive your bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate tractor.
  • Page 10 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ✓CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were over in - Before you operate your new trac tor, we fl ated at the factory for shipping pur pos es. wish to assure that you receive the best Correct tire pressure is important for best per for mance and sat is fac tion from this cutting performance.

  • Page 11: Operation

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST IGNITION REVERSE HIGH SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE LIGHTS ON ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE...
  • Page 12 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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. Ignition Switch Attachment Light Switch Position...
  • Page 13 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 The op er a tion of any trac tor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Al ways wear safety glass es or eye shields while op er at ing your trac tor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs.
  • Page 14 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 • The average lawn should be cut to ap- • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push prox i mate ly 2-1/2 inches during the cool clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi- season and to over 3 inches during hot tion and engage parking brake.
  • Page 15 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ADD GASOLINE WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above) • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular 6. When engine starts, move the throt tle un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of control to the fast position.
  • Page 16 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments sec tion of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming.

  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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 Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling...
  • Page 18 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR 4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and fl at washer in exact order as Always observe safety rules when per- shown. form ing any main te nance. 5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. BRAKE OPERATION Lbs.
  • Page 19 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 NOTE: The original equipment battery on TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL your tractor is maintenance free. Do not Determine temperature range expected attempt to open or remove caps or cov ers. before oil change. All oil must meet API Adding or checking level of elec tro lyte is service classifi...
  • Page 20 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 1. Pull up on air fi lter cover handle and Clean out chaff and debris rotate towards engine. Air Screen 2. Remove cover. 3. Carefully remove air fi lter cartridge and pre-cleaner from base. 4.

  • Page 21: Service And Adjustments

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3.
  • Page 22 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TO REMOVE MOWER To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so Mower will be easier to remove from the that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" right side of tractor. lower than the rear when the mower is in 1.
  • Page 23 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE 2. Measure distance between brake op er - at ing arm and nut “A” on brake rod. BELT 3. If distance is other than 1-1/2", loos en The mower blade drive belt may be re- jam nut and turn nut “A”...
  • Page 24 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Engine Washers Pulley Retaining Ring Clutching Idler Axle Cover Stationary Idler Center Span Square Key Keeper (Rear Wheel Only) Transaxle TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK Pulley BAT TERY WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases.
  • Page 25 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPLACING BATTERY TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEMBLY WARNING: Do not short bat tery ter- mi nals by al low ing a wrench or any other 1. Raise hood. object to contact both terminals at the same 2.

  • Page 26: Storage

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 STORAGE blended fuels (called gasohol or using Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture age at the end of the season or if the trac- which leads to separation and formation of tor will not be used for 30 days or more.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in properly. Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3.
  • Page 28 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and 3. Clean un der side of mower (continued) trash under mower. housing. 4. Dirty air fi lter. 4. Clean/replace air fi lter. 5.
  • Page 29 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. 1. Place throttle control in discharge “FAST” position. 2. Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed. 3. Wet grass. 3.
  • Page 30 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE NOTES www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 31 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER SO1742STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 03-52 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH WHITE...

  • Page 32: Repair Parts

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER SO1742STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 03-52 ELECTRICAL www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 33 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER SO1742STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 03-52 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 176689 Box Battery Fender 176138 Switch Interlock...
  • Page 34 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER SO1742STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 03-52 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-pl.lt_stlt_50 www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 35 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER SO1742STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 03-52 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x .75 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168336X010 Dash P/L...
  • Page 36 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER SO1742STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 03-52 GROUND DRIVE www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 37 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER SO1742STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 03-52 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Transaxle Peerless (206-545C) 175410 Engine Pulley...
  • Page 38 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER SO1742STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 03-52 STEERING www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 39 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER SO1742STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 03-52 STEERING KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 140044X428 Wheel Steering Auto Black 175131 Axle Asm Front 169840 Spin dle Asm Lh 169839 Spin dle Asm Rh...
  • Page 40 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER SO1742STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 03-52 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 170551 Control Throt /Ch Flag 123487X Clamp Hose Blk...
  • Page 41 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER SO1742STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 03-52 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 140116 Seat 134300...
  • Page 42 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER SO1742STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 03-52 DECALS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 156368 De cal Instruction Operat English 186208 Decal Chassis Statesman 186193 Decal Steering Statesman...
  • Page 43 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER SO1742STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 03-52 LIFT ASSEMBLY 17 18 20 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/Plunger 173288 Link Front...
  • Page 44 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER SO1742STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 03-52 MOWER DECK 153 154 42_deck_man-t-path_3 www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 45 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER SO1742STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 03-52 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 140088 Guard, Mandrel, LH 72140506 Bolt...
  • Page 46 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE NOTES www.mymowerparts.com...
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  • Page 48 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 www.mymowerparts.com...

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