Wizard WA1742STA, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...tributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 MODEL NO WA1742STA 17 0 HP 42 INCH LAWN TRACTOR 184541 Rev 4 9 29 03 RH MH RH TR MH PRINTED IN U S A 00273 For Parts Call K T 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 www mymowerparts com ...

Page 2: ... of ownership After ninety 90 days we will exchange the Bat tery charging you 1 12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month from the date of the original sale Battery must be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished 4 The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase 5 This Warranty applies ...

Page 3: ...st engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If y...

Page 4: ... turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use extra care in handling gaso...

Page 5: ... Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose...

Page 6: ...m is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark ar rester for the muffler is availa...

Page 7: ...t 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter 2 Keys Slope Sheet Keys 1 Knob 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Hex nut 1 2 20 2 Mulch Blades Blade For Parts Call K T 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 www mymowerparts com ...

Page 8: ...REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON 1 Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton 2 Cut along dotted lines on all four pan els of carton Remove end panels and lay side panels flat 3 Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steering sh...

Page 9: ...ation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects 1 Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed 2 Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline 3 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake 4 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position...

Page 10: ... is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to the following important items ...

Page 11: ...ath The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderat...

Page 12: ...tachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off PARKING BRAKE LEVER Loc...

Page 13: ...Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance Ignition Key HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch When engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the park...

Page 14: ...ions NOTE Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface 1 Adjust mower to desired cutting height See TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in this section of manual 2 With mower in desired height of cut position gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground Install gauge wheel in ap propriate hole with shoulder bolt 3 8 washer and 3 8 16 locknut and tighten securely 3 Re...

Page 15: ...ractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil 1 Check engine oil with tractor on level ground 2 Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds re move and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier...

Page 16: ... and mow slowly If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos sible fire hazard from dried clippings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a seco...

Page 17: ...eneral Purpose Grease Refer to Maintenance ENGINE section IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self lubricating bearings If you feel they must be lubricated use only a dry pow dered graphite type lubricant sparingly GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does n...

Page 18: ...ecuring blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with appr...

Page 19: ... oil_visc_chart1_e NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequent ly to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Chec...

Page 20: ...m Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage see engine manual Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine 2 Remove cover 3 Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre cleaner from base 4 Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor NOTE If very dirty or damage...

Page 21: ... its lowest position 4 Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainer springs 5 Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs 6 Connect anti sway bar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring 7 Push clutch cable housing guide into bracket slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring 8 Place flat washer and clutch spring on idle...

Page 22: ...ng should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of trac tor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The...

Page 23: ...anual TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake ped...

Page 24: ...osion TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT TERY WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BAT TERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this proced...

Page 25: ... Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace wi...

Page 26: ...parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never us...

Page 27: ...buretor out of adjustment 7 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 8 Engine valves out of 8 Contact a qualified adjustment service center department Engine will not 1 Clutch brake pedal not 1 Depress clutch brake pedal turn over depressed 2 Attachment clutch is 2 Disengage attachment engaged clutch 3 Weak or dead battery 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Blown fuse 4 Replace fus...

Page 28: ...de 1 Replace blade Tighten blade vibration bolt 2 Bent blade mandrel 2 Contact a qualified service center department 3 Loose damaged part s 3 Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Engine continues 1 Faulty operator safety 1 Check wiring switches and to run when oper presence control system connections If not contact a ator leaves seat qualified service center de with attachment partment clutc...

Page 29: ...es from buildup of grass open vent holes leaves and trash around mandrels Headlight s not 1 Switch is OFF 1 Turn switch ON working 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s if so equipped 3 Faulty light switch 3 Check replace light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Check wiring and connections 5 Blown fuse 5 Replace fuse Battery will not 1 Bad battery cell s 1 Replace battery charg...

Page 30: ...30 SERVICE NOTES For Parts Call K T 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 www mymowerparts com ...

Page 31: ...ED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED ...

Page 32: ...S 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 22 21 16 8 2 1 27 52 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WA1742STA PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 94 24 ELECTRICAL 48 16 For Parts Call K T 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 www mymowerparts com ...

Page 33: ...tery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 20 AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140401 Key Ign 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 48 140844 Adapter Ammeter 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180499 Cover Battery Terminal NOT...

Page 34: ...4 51 57 53 52 54 55 17 29 28 12 209 31 3 2 9 208 209 209 5 5 207 208 13 208 11 18 206 14 38 14 212 26 25 24 26 25 24 30 1 3 3 3 142 145 37 3 37 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 3 3 3 142 58 219 20 23 219 159 chassis shark stlt_2 For Parts Call K T 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 www mymowerparts com ...

Page 35: ...t RH 35 72110606 Bolt 3 8 16 x 3 4 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 unc 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Grille Pick off LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Grille Pick off RH 57 74780412 Bolt fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 75 58 150157 Duct Air 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 142 1757...

Page 36: ...36 35 62 36 59 212 55 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 13 81 84 82 64 65 145 79 16 96 26 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 89 197 6 170 66 56 63 116 70 69 26 drive fender stlt_21 For Parts Call K T 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 www mymowerparts com ...

Page 37: ...691 Keeper Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 65 10040700 Washer 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 69 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 unc 70 134683 Keeper Belt Engine 74 137057 Spacer 75 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 76 12000001 E Ring 77 123583X Key Square 78 121748X Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga ...

Page 38: ...NG 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 72 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_pl lt_46 For Parts Call K T 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 www mymowerparts com ...

Page 39: ...7X Bushing Link Drag 28 19131416 Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 76020412 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Steering Wheel 40 7810H Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 unf 41 159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054x428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 121232X Cap Spi...

Page 40: ...1742STA PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 94 24 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 13 4 72 78 81 3 16 78 23 45 14 38 40 engine bs 1cyl_17 For Parts Call K T 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 www mymowerparts com ...

Page 41: ...y 40 124028X Bushing Snap 44 17670412 Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 62 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy HLCL Spr 5 16 72 71070512 Screw Hex Hd Cap 5 16 18 x 3 4 78 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WA1742STA PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 94 24 ENGINE For engine servi...

Page 42: ...00616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 10 182493 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Gr 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 22 73800500 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 25 127018X Bolt Shou...

Page 43: ...ire Not Provided Service Item Only 11 104757X428 Cap Axle 144334 Sealant Tire 10 oz 3 11 8 1 184945 Decal Chassis 2 180703 Decal HP Engine 3 184953 Decal Hood RH 4 179128 Decal Deck 5 184954 Decal Hood LH 7 185410 Decal Replacement 8 145005 Decal Battery 9 184944 Decal Fender 10 156368 Decal Fender 11 156439 Decal Danger Fender Eng Span 14 184943 Decal Steering Wheel 15 160396 Decal V Belt Sch 16 ...

Page 44: ... 18 20 2 48 59 19 4 3 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 42_deck_man t path_3 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WA1742STA PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 94 24 MOWER DECK 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 155 102 102 104 103 105 106 104 105 106 103 101 113 117 116 118 119 114 2 112 114 117 119 116 2 111 118 113 For Parts Call K T 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 www mymowerparts com ...

Page 45: ...97H Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 48 133944 Washer Hardened 52 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 53 184907 Arm Assembly Pad Brake 54 178515 Washer Hardened 55 155046 Arm Idler 56 165723 Spacer Retainer 59 141043 Guard TUV Idler 67 106932X Knob 68 144959 V Belt 101 136420 Mulcher Cover 102 71081010 Screw Pan Hd Phillips 10 24 x 5 8 103 19061216 Washer 10 104 10071000 Washer Lock 10 ...

Page 46: ... Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 23 110807X Nut Special KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring 2 1 8 26 169484 Retainer Clip 27 126971X Rod Adj Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 29 13805...

Page 47: ...slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the ...

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