A garden tractor that cranks but will not fire, or a hydro that creeps in neutral, comes down to a spec you do not have. The New Holland MY16, MY17, MY19 repair manual PDF, OEM 87045362, puts the answer, 166 pages of it, in front of you. Wiring diagrams close out the book, tracing the relay, ignition switch, seat switch, brake switch, and electric PTO clutch circuits so you can chase a no-crank with a meter instead of a parts cannon. Transaxle work runs longest, from a troubleshooting checklist through brake adjustment, then chassis jobs: front wheel toe-in and tilt steering. Fill the hydrostatic transaxle with 3.8 quarts of SAE 20W-50, and check cranking amps before blaming the starter: 260CCA on the 16, 340CCA on the 17 and 19. Out in the barn, there is nobody to ask. Buy the bookmarked, text-searchable file once and it is yours for the life of the tractor.
Complete the set for your MY16, MY17, MY19
What's Inside This Repair Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|
| General Information | 1-16 | Think Safety First, Garden Tractor Specifications |
| Model/Serial Number Location | 17-18 | Model Plate, Serial Number Plate, Seat Assembly |
| Greasing and Lubrication | 19-20 | Grease Fittings, Wheel Hub, Front Axle, Spindles, Axle Pivot, Forward/Reverse Pedal |
| Transaxle | 21-64 | General Description, Troubleshooting Checklist, Brake Adjustment |
| Chassis | 65-98 | Front Wheel Toe-In, Steering Gear, Tilt Steering |
| Mower Decks | 99-100 | |
| Electrical System | 101-166 | Relay, Solenoid, Ignition Switch, Electric PTO Clutch, PTO Switch, Seat Switch, Hourmeter, Brake Switch |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|
| All Models |
| Standard Torque for Dry, Zinc Plated, and Steel Fasteners (Inch Series) | 10 ± 2 in-lb to 155 ± 25 ft-lb | p. 12 |
| Battery Type (MY16) | 260CCA | p. 6 |
| Battery Type (MY17, MY19) | 340CCA | p. 6 |
| Hydrostatic Transaxle Lubrication | SAE 20W-50 API Classification SH/CD Oil | p. 10 |
| Hydrostatic Transaxle Oil Capacity | 3.8 qts. (3.6 l) | p. 10 |
| Electric Start | 12V Bendix Drive | p. 5 |
| Center Section Screws | 525-700 lb-in [60-80 Nm] | p. 48 |
| PTO Clutch Coil Resistance | 2.40 ohms to 3.40 ohms | p. 110 |
| PTO Clutch Current Draw | 3.5 amps or above | p. 111 |
| Relay Coil Resistance | 70 to 90 ohms | p. 104 |
| MY16 |
| Engine Horsepower (MY16) | 16.0 HP@3600 RPM | p. 5 |
| MY17 |
| Engine Horsepower (MY17) | 17.0 HP@3600 RPM | p. 5 |
