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PR17H42STC LAWN TRACTOR ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION DO NOT THROW AWAY WARNING: Read this Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 178219 1.29.01 JH Printed in U.S.A.
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.
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Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • 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. Always look down and behind before and while backing.
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
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SEAT PAN BATTERY BOX DOOR TERMINAL FIG. 2 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. •...
I M P O R T A N T : F O R S H I P P I N G P U R P O S E S , T H E MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THAT CAME PACKED SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON.
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF FUEL CHOKE ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED IGNITION DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY OPERATION REVERSE FORWARD...
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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. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT...
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.
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TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level.
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• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak”...
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 16) Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. • Remove hex bolts from blower housing and lift housing off engine. •...
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. •...
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21) • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other.
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SERVICE 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 on a level dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be adjusted.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MOTION CONTROL LEVER FIG. 27 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.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery. • First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. • Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjustment. Hard to start Dirty air filter.
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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STC SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT “MAKE” M+G+A1 NONE RUN/LIGHT B+A1 A2+L B+A1 NONE START B + S + A1 NONE BATTERY FUSE CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE BLACK BLACK ATT'MENT CLUTCH BLACK...
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STC STEERING ASSEMBLY...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STC STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel Steering 172393 Axle Asm Cast Iron LT 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 175121...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STC SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 171683 Seat 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga 145006 Clip Push-In 73800600 Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 17000616...
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157140 Decal Fender Danger E/F WHEELS AND TIRES 4,10 PART 172743 160396 176307 145005 133671 138311 173587 173589 178219 178220 PART 59192 65139 170455 59904 106732X421 Rim Asm 6"front Service 278H 9040H 106108X421 Rim Asm 8"rear Service 170456 7152J 104757X428 Cap Axle Blk 1 50 X 1 00 144334 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STC ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STC ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170551 Control Th/ch Flag 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T - - - - - - - - Engine, Briggs Model 311777 (Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer) 137352 Muffler 165291 Gasket Eng 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy...
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STC MOWER DECK 153 154 90 91...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STC MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 72140506 Bolt 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 165460X421 Bracket Asm Deck 42" Sway Bar 4939M Retainer Spring 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 25 Grade 8 patched 10030600 Washer, Lock 140296...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STC MOWER LIFT 17 18...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STC MOWER LIFT NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621...
The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING GUIDE Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
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.