Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 173284 Poulan
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OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PPR17H42STC 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 173284 11.
2 I . GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.
3 Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS IN- VOLVED. CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transport- ing, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.0 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 3.5 PINTS W/O FILTER: 3.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS (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 Sleeve Steering Wheel (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Blades Gauge Wheels (4) Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.
6 ASSEMBL Y T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 3/4" Socket w/drive ratchet Utility knife (1) 9/16" wrenches Ti.
7 ASSEMBL Y SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLAT WASHER SEAT INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.
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.
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 ENG.
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.
11 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
12 OPERA TION 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.
13 OPERA TION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 4) 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. • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position.
14 FIG. 10 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed.
15 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oi.
16 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 12) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown.
17 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG, or SH. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.
18 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
19 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRACT OR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19) Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position.
20 IDLER PULLEYS MANDREL PULLEYS FIG. 24 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) 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).
21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
22 NEGATIVE TERMINAL POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL POSITIVE TERMINAL CHARGED BATTERY CABLES CHASSIS FIG. 29 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (lef.
23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS HOOD 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.
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.
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 flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug.
26 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves corrected, contact an authorized service center/ seat with attachment department.
27 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 SWITC.
28 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR17H42STC ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 22 21 D.C. AMPERES 45 8 2 1 27 52 16 16 70.
29 KEY P AR T N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 144925 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery Mech Hinge 1 6 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 2 1 166181 Harness Soc.
30 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR17H42STC CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 58 207 20 207 23 64 208 13 208 11 1 3 2 9 208 208 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.
31 KEY P AR T N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 169830 Chassis 2 169061 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X012 Dash P/L 1 0 72140608 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 1 1 155927 Pan.
32 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR17H42STC DRIVE 66 29 28 32 30 52 32 59 42 38 61 41 42 40 53 35 55 36 42 62 35 36 22 39 34 16 1 77 77 30 52 56 64 65 51 72 63 116 70 57 96 26 25 19 24 26 2.
33 KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - Transaxle Hydro Gear 314-0510 (Order Parts From Transaxle Manufacturer) 8 165619 Rod Shift Hydro LT 1 0 76020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 1 4 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 5 74490544 Bolt, Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 Gr.
34 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR17H42STC STEERING ASSEMBLY 82 22 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 18 19 27 62 23 11 40 66 29 25 79 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 1 41 17 42 37 36 37 26.
35 KEY P AR T N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 121472X Wheel Steering 2 154427 Axle Asm Stmp Dropped STLT 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X Washer 2.
36 1 140117 Seat 2 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 3 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 4 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga 5 145006 Clip Push-In 6 73800600 Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 X 1 9 19131614 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga.
37 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 5,8 4,10 3,9 11 7 WHEELS AND TIRES KEY P ART N O .
38 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR17H42STC ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 40 62 13 4 72 78 81 3 14 38 15 16 78 23 45.
39 1 140310 Control Th/ch 23 5 LH Flag 2 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 3 - - - - - - - - Engine, Briggs Model 311777 Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer 4 137352 Muffler 1 3 165291 Gasket E.
40 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR17H42STC MOWER DECK 15 14 12 128 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 37 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 142 35 49 50 51 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 22 .
41 KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR17H42STC MOWER DECK 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 2 72140506 Bolt 3 138017 Bracket Asm Fr.
42 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PPR17H42STC MOWER LIFT 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 50 26 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 49.
43 1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT 2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 105767X Pi n G r o o v e 1 500 Zinc 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nyl.
44 SER VICE NOTES.
45 SER VICE NOTES.
46 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship.
47 15° MAX. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. CUT OUT ON DOTTED LINES THIS IS A 15° SLOPE SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face.
PARTS AND SERVICE 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.
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