Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PD24PH42ST Poulan
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02153 OPERA T OR'S MANU AL MODEL: PD24PH42ST LA WN TRA CT OR Alwa ys W ear Eye Pr otection During Operation Visit our website: www .poulan-pro.com W ARNING: Read this Operator's Manual and fol low all W arnings and Safety In struc tions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury .
2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual bef ore star ting. • Do not put hands or f eet near rotating par ts or under the machine.
3 • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders bef ore oper at- ing. Stop machine if any one enters the area. • Ne ver carry passengers. • Do not mow in re verse unless absolutely necessary . Al wa ys look down and behind bef ore and while back- ing.
4 Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter : 4.0 Pints W/O Filter : 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040") Ground Speed (MPH): F orward: 0 – 5.
5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS Steering Wheel (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat Steering Wheel Inser t Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Sleeve (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For F.
6 CHECK B A TTER Y (See Fig. 2) • Lift hood to raised position. • If this battery is put into ser vice after month and y ear indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge batter y f or minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BA TTER Y" in MAINTENANCE section of this man u al f or charg ing instr uctions).
7 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 3 2466 02464 SEA T P AN SHOULDER BOL T ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLA T WASHER SEA T INST ALL SEA T (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat bef ore tightening adjustment knob . • Remov e adjustment knob and fl at washer secur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside f or assembly of seat to tractor .
8 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tr actor were ov er infl ated at the f actor y f or shipping pur poses . Correct tire pressure is impor tant f or best cutting perf or mance . • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this man ual.
9 These symbols ma y appear on your tr actor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. OPERA TION DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models .
10 0 2919 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 various controls and ad just ments.
11 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thro wn into the eyes, which can result in severe e ye dam age . Alwa ys wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating y our tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs.
12 OPERA TION T O OPERA TE MO WER (See Fig. 8) Y our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing s witch. Any attempt b y the operator to lea ve the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.
13 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.
14 OPERA TION PURGE TRANSMISSION CA UTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel le ver while the engine is run- ning. T o ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om - mend ed that the transmission be purged bef ore operating tractor f or the fi rst time.
15 FIG. 10 00272 MO WING TIPS • Mower should be properly le veled f or best mowing per- f or mance . See “T O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Ser vice and Adjustments section of this man ual. • The left hand side of mower should be used f or trim- ming.
16 MAINTENANCE 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 Filter Paper Cartri.
17 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMO V AL (See Fig. 12) • Raise mower to highest position to allo w access to bla de s. NO TE: Protect y our hands with glov es and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
18 MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission f an and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean f an or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. T o pre vent pos- si ble damage to seals , do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle.
19 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be k ept free of dir t and chaff to pre vent engine dam age from ov erheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re mov e dir t and stubborn dried gum fi bers. • Unlock dr ain valv e by pushing inward and turning coun ter clock wise.
20 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS W ARNING: TO A V OID SERIOUS INJUR Y , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutc h in “DISENGA GED” position. • T urn ignition key to “ST OP” and remove key .
21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 00598 01267 01156 TRUNNION BO TH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQU AL IN LENGTH FRONT LINKS NUT “E” NUT “F” FIG. 21 FRONT -TO-BA CK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs.
22 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02537 FIG. 23 WITH P ARKING BRAKE “ENGA GED” JAM NUT DO NO T TOUCH THIS NUT . IF FURTHER BRAKE AD JUST MENT IS NECESSAR Y CONT ACT Y O UR NEAR EST A UTHORIZED SER- VICE CENTER/DEP ARTMENT OPERA TING ARM NUT “A” 1-9/16" T O CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig.
23 TRANSMISSION REMO V AL/RE PLA CE MENT Should your tr ansmission require remov al for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and bef ore operating the tractor . See “PURGE TRANS MIS SION” in the Operation section of this manual.
24 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 27 0217 9 HEX BOL T KEPS NUT POSITIVE (RED) CABLE NEGA TIVE (BLA CK) CABLE TERMINAL GU ARD TERMINAL A CCESS DOOR REPLA CING B A TTER Y (See Fig. 27) CA UTION: Do not short batter y ter mi - nals by allo wing a wrench or an y other object to contact both terminals at the same time.
25 FIG. 28 T O REMO VE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 28) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector . • Stand in front of tractor . Grasp hood at sides, tilt tow ard engine and lift off of tractor . • T o replace, re verse abo v e procedures.
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: Never 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” properly . 2. See “T O ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait se veral minutes bef ore attempting to star t. 4. Bad spar k plug.
28 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS PROBLEM CA USE CORRECTION Engine dies when 1. Rev erse operation system 1. T urn ignition key to tractor is shifted (R OS) is not "ON" while R OS "ON" position. into reverse mow er or other attachment See Operation section.
29 SER VICE NO TES.
30 LIMITED W ARRANTY The Manuf acturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from def ects in materi- als and work man ship.
31 15 DEGREES MAX. F O L D A L O N G D O T T E D L IN E T H IS IS A 15 D E G R E E S L O P E 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.
This product has been expertly en gi neered and carefully manu fa c tured to r igid quality stan dards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary dur ing the lif e of your unit.
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