Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 183041 Poulan
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OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PR17H42STF LAWN TRACTOR A L W A Y S WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION 183041 3.6.02 TR Printed in U.S.A. 02478 WARNING: Read this Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers SAFETY RULES • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.0 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 PINTS W/O FILTER: 3.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED (MPH): Forward: 0-5.
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Mul.
6 ASSEMBL Y TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife (1) 3/4" wrenches 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).
7 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 3 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section, page 10, for location and function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
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. 5) 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 Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filt.
16 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.
17 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.
18 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER 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 SUSPENSION ARMS RETAINER SPRINGS (BOTH SIDES) RETAINER SPRING ANTI-SWAY BAR FRONT LINK COLLAR ENGINE PULLEY CLUTCH SPRING SMALL RETAINER SPRING SQUARE HOLE HOUSING GUIDE LARGE RETAINER SPRING BRACKET FIG. 17 TRACT OR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig.
20 FIG. 22 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 22) 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. 23) 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 on a level dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be adjusted.
22 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 Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor.
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 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.
26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS 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 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STF , PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 65-08 SCHEMA TIC BATTERY FUSE IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE WH.
28 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STF , PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 65-08 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 D .
29 KEY P A RT N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 B o l t Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 8 176689 Battery Box 1 6 176138 S w i tch Interlock Push-In 2 1 175685 H arness Socket Light 2 2 4152J .
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 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 REP .
31 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STF , PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 65-08 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY P A RT N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 174619 C hassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x.
32 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STF , PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 65-08 DRIVE 66 29 28 32 30 52 32 59 38 61 41 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 39 34 16 1 77 77 30 52 56 64 65 212 63 116 70 57 96 2.
33 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STF , PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 65-08 DRIVE KEY P A RT N O . N O . DESCRIPTION KE Y PART NO. N O. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.
34 5 5 4 3 43 6 43 8 10 40 32 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 17 43 91 2 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 44 51 54 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17.
35 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STF , PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 65-08 STEERING ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 180656 W heel Steering 2 172393 A x l e A sm C as t I r on LT.
36 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STF , PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 65-08 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 171683 Seat 2 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 3 71110616 B o l t Fi n Hex 3/8-16 Unc X 1 4 19131610 W asher 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga 5 145006 C lip Push-In 6 73800600 N u t H ex w / In s .
37 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STF , PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 65-08 DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY P A RT N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 5,8 4,10 3,9 11 7 WHEELS AND TIRES KEY P A RT N O .
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 PR17H42STF , PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 65-08 ENGINE.
39 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STF , PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 65-08 ENGINE KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.
40 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STF , PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 65-08 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 5.
41 KEY P A RT N O . N O . DESCRIPTION KEY P A RT N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 165892X421 M o w er D eck Assembly, 42" 2 72140506 B o l t 3 138017 Bracket Asm Fr.
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 50 26 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 49 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STF , PRODUCT NUMBER.
43 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STF , PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 65-08 MOWER LIFT 1 159460 W i r e Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT 2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 105767X P i n G roove 1 5.
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45 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 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.
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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