Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 188781 Poulan
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O WNER'S MANU AL MODEL: PD22H42ST A LA WN TRA CT OR AL W A YS WEAR EYE PR OTECTION DURING OPERA TION W ARNING: Read this Owner's Man u al and follo w all W arnings and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult in serious in ju ry . IMPOR T ANT MANU AL Do Not Thro w A way 188781 Re v .
2 DO NO T: • Do not turn on slopes unless necessar y , and then, turn slowly and gradually do wnhill, if possible . • Do not mow near drop-offs , ditches, or embankments . The mower could suddenly turn ov er if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge cav es in.
3 W ARNING: In order to pre vent ac- ci den tal star ting when setting up, trans por t ing, ad just ing or making re- pairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug. W ARNING: Do not coast do wn a hill in neutral, you may lose contr ol of the tractor .
4 GASOLINE CAP ACITY 4.0 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) OIL CAP ACITY : W/FIL TER 4.0 PINTS W/O FIL TER 3.75 PINTS SP ARK PLUG: CHAM PI ON QC12YC (GAP: .040") GROUND SPEED (MPH): F orward: 0-5.
5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Steering Extension Shaft Steeri.
6 02601 ASSEMBL Y T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A sock et wrench set will make assembly easier . Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. Utility knif e Pliers (1) 3/4" wrenches Tire pressure gauge (2).
7 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 3 SEA T P AN SHOULDER BOL T ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLA T W ASHER SEA T HO W T O SET UP Y OUR TRA CT OR INST ALL SEA T (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat bef ore tightening adjustment knob . • Remov e adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside f or assembly of seat to tractor .
8 INST ALL MULCHER PLA TE (See Figs. 4) • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw , washer , lock w asher , and weld nut as sho wn. NO TE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook b y in sert ing weld nut from the top with hook pointing do wn.
9 OPERA TION These symbols ma y appear on your tr actor or in literature supplied with the product. Lear n and understand their mean- ing. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models.
10 OPERA TION KNO W Y OUR TRA CT OR READ THIS O WNER'S MANU AL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR TRA CT OR Compare the illustrations with y our tractor to f amiliar ize y ourself with the locations of v arious controls and ad just ments. Sav e this manual for future ref erence.
11 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thr own into the e yes, which can result in severe e ye dam age . Al wa ys wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per for m ing any adjustments or repair s.
12 OPERA TION T O OPERA TE ON HILLS W ARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across an y slope . • Choose the slowest speed bef ore star ting up or down hills. • A void stopping or changing speed on hills.
13 OPERA TION T O ST ART ENGINE (See Fig. 5) When star ting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take e xtra cr anking time to mov e fuel from the tank to the engine. • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged position.
14 FIG. 10 MO WING TIPS • Mo wer should be properly le v eled f or best mowing per- f ormance. See “T O LEVEL MO WER HOUSING” in the Ser vice and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used f or tr im- ming.
15 MULCHING MO WING TIPS IMPORT ANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUIL T -UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EA CH USE. • The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they f all onto the lawn the y will disperse into the grass and not be noticed.
16 MAINTENANCE B E F O R E E A C H U S E 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 Filter Pa.
17 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMO V AL (See Fig. 12) • Raise mow er to highest position to allow access to bla d e s. • Remov e blade bolt, lock washer and fl at was he r se cur ing bla d e. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up tow ards deck as sho wn.
18 MAINTENANCE V- B E L T S Check V -belts f or deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary . The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if the y begin to slip from wear . TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission f an and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.
19 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age. SP ARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after e v er y 100 hours of operation, whiche ver occurs fi rst.
20 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS W ARNING: T O A V OID SERIOUS INJUR Y , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS • Depress clutc h/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control le ver in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment c lutch in “DISENGA GED” position.
21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NUT "E" "D" "D" MANDREL FIG. 20 NUT "F" FRONT LINKS FIG. 21 FRONT -T O-BA CK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs.
22 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 22 T O REPLA CE MO WER BLADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 22) The mower b lade dr ive belt ma y be replaced without tools. P ar k the tractor on le v el surf ace. Engage par king brak e. BEL T REMO V AL - • Remov e mower from tractor (See “T O REMO VE MO W ER” in this section of manual).
23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REMO VE WHEEL FOR REP AIRS (See Fig. 26) • Block up axle securely . • Remov e axle cov er , retaining ring and washers to allow wheel remov al (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble .
24 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REPLA CE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace b ulb in holder and push b ulb holder securely back into the hole in the bac kside of the gr ill. • Close hood.
25 ENGINE T O AD JUST THR O TTLE CON TROL CABLE (See Fig. 30) The throttle control has been preset at the f actor y and ad just ment should not be necessar y . Check adjustment as described below bef ore loosening cable . If adjustment is necessar y , proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move throttle control le ver to f ast position.
26 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor f or storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used f or 30 days or more. W ARNING: Ne ver store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reac h an open fl ame or spark.
27 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” proper ly . 2. See “T O ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait se v eral minutes bef ore attempting to star t. 4. Bad spark plug.
28 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-saf ety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections . If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutc h depar tment.
29 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.
30 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 D . C . A M P E R E S 45 16 22 21 52 16.
31 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Batter y 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 7603J T ray Battery 10 145211 Bolt Btr fr t 1/4-20 x 7.
32 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A CHASSIS 10 30 209 31 1 9 208 209 209 5 5 207 26 144 26 10 209 142 209 142 58 208 13 208 11 64 143 60 145 37 37 18 14 14 38 38 166 39 209 2 206 74 159 chassis_.
33 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A CHASSIS KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X012 Dash P/L 10 72140608 Bolt Carr iage 3/8-16 x .
34 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A DRIVE 66 29 28 112 13 14 41 38 39 57 120 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 55 63 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 3.
35 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - T ransaxle Hydro Gear 314-0510 (Order P ar ts F rom T ransaxle Manu- f acturer) 8 165866 Rod Shift 10 76020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 14 10040400 W asher Lock Hvy Helical 15 74490544 Bolt, Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 Gr .
36 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A STEERING ASSEMBL Y 5 5 3 43 95 43 8 10 40 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 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 4 32 26 30 28 steering_pl.
37 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A STEERING ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 184704X428 Wheel Steering 2 184706 Axle Asm Cast Iron L T 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X W asher 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.
38 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 188720 Seat 2 140551 Brack et Pivot Seat 8 720 3 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 4 19131610 W asher 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.
39 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A DECALS NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 5,8 4,10 3,9 11 7 WHEELS AND TIRES KEY P ART NO .
40 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 6 5 72 13 26 25 4 8 32 31 33 37 33 17 17 3 81 23 45 14 38 41 112 engine-bs intek-twin_39.
41 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A ENGINE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm F or engine ser vice and replacement par ts, call the toll free number f or your engine manuf acturer listed belo w: Briggs & Stratton 1-800-233-3723 K ohler Co.
42 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 142 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 48 59 19 4 3 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 140 37 184 42_deck_man-t-path_4.
43 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A MO WER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 182032X421 Mower Dec k Assembly , 42" 2 72140506 Bolt 3 138017 Brack et Asm Fr . Sway Bar 3/42 4 165460 Brack et Asm Deck 42" Swa y Bar 5 4939M Retainer Spr ing 6 178024 Bar Swa y Dec k 8 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.
44 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A MO WER LIFT 36 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 50 26 49 lift-rh.
45 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A MO WER LIFT 1 159461 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger 2 159476 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 178981 Pin Groov e 2" 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 W asher 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga.
46 LIMITED W ARRANTY The Manuf acturer w arrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manuf actured is free from def ects in materi- als and work man ship .
47 15 DEGREES MAX. FO LD ALONG DO TTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEG REE 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.
Y our POULAN PRO product has been e xpertly en gi neered and carefully manu fac tured to rigid quality stan dards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. FOR SER VICE OR REPLA CEMENT P AR TS: 1.
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