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Poulan Pro 186996 Operator's Manual

Poulan Pro 186996 Operator's Manual

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IMPORTANT MANUAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PD20PH42STA
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
Do Not Throw Away
02478
WARNING:
Read this Owner's Man u al and follow all Warn-
ings and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so
can re sult in serious in ju ry.
186996 Rev. 1 08.13.03 RD/TR
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Do Not Throw Away 02478 WARNING: Read this Owner's Man u al and follow all Warn- ings and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult in serious in ju ry. 186996 Rev. 1 08.13.03 RD/TR Printed in U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING 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.
  • Page 3 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. Al ways look down and behind before and while backing.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 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: W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: Reverse Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 10 PSI Charging System:...

  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Sleeve (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Shoulder Bolt (4) Wheels Steering Wheel Insert Steering Extension Shaft Steering Adapter (4) Retainer Springs (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
  • Page 7 SEAT SEAT PAN FLAT WASHER ADJUSTMENT KNOB FIG. 2 CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3) • Lift seat pan to raised position. • If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE 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. YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE BEST BLADES FOR BAGGING AND DISCHARGING.

  • Page 9: Operation

    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. REVERSE NEUTRAL LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE FUEL OVER TEMP LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) Failure to follow instructions...
  • Page 10 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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL...

  • Page 11: To Move Forward And Backward

    The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while op- erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses.

  • Page 12: To Operate On Hills

    • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the fi rst cut relatively high; the sec ond to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position.

  • Page 13: Before Starting The Engine

    Transmission Engaged 02219 Transmission Disengaged FIG. 10 NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH - MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and...

  • Page 14: Mowing Tips

    AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP • Before driving the unit in cold weather, the trans mis sion should be warmed up as follows: • Be sure the tractor is on level ground. • Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating po si tion.

  • Page 15: Operation

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip- pings 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.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te 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 Ad just ments section of this manual).
  • Page 18 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”...
  • Page 19 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum fi bers. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fi...

  • Page 20: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. •...

  • Page 21: To Level Mower Housing

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are over or underinfl ated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

  • Page 22: To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 MOW ER”...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE PULLEY CLUTCHING IDLER STA TION ARY IDLER TRANS MIS SION INPUT PULLEY 01510 FIG. 26 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANS MIS SION” in the Operation section of this manual.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 28) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, fl ame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion when around batteries.
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 31) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. HOOD 01536 FIG.

  • Page 26: Storage

    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. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl...

  • Page 27: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. Engine fl ooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air fi lter. Dirty fuel fi lter. 7. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjustment.

  • Page 28: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    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 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE IGNITION SWITCH BLUE 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...

  • Page 30: Repair Parts - Tractor

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 ELECTRICAL D .C...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 176689 Box Battery Fender 176138 Switch Interlock 183759 Harness Socket Light 4152J Bulb, Light # 1156 4799J Cable Battery 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga Red w/16 wire...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 CHASSIS chassis_elite sv_pro_6...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 CHASSIS PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 X .75 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X012 Dash P/L 72140608 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel Dash Lh 175255 Panel Dash Rh 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 DRIVE drive-hydro.stlt_50 227 218...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Transaxle (Order parts from trans- axle manufacturer) Hydro gear Model 336-0510 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 179334 Clutch Elec 74490544 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr.

  • Page 36: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_pl.lt_29...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 180656 Wheel Steering 184706 Axle Asm 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...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 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.
  • Page 39 Decal Fend Refl ector Rh WHEELS AND TIRES 4,10 PART 173589 160396 186163 145005 169210 174998X428 Pad Footrest LH 175542X428 Pad Footrest RH 138311 186996 186997 PART 59192 65139 170455 59904 106732X421 Rim Asm 6"front Service 278H 9040H 106108X421 Rim Asm 8"rear Service 170456...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs intek-twin_40...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170771 Control, Throttle 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 - - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model 407777 (Order Parts from Engine Mfg.) 149723 Muffl...

  • Page 42: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 MOWER DECK 153 154 42_D_man-t-path_stlt_4.
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 182032X421 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 72140506 Bolt 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 165460 Bracket Asm Deck 42" Sway Bar 4939M Retainer Spring 178024 Bar Sway Deck 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 25 Grade 8 patched...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 MOWER LIFT 17 18...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 184432 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT 159476 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 178981 Pin Groove 2" 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 175830...

  • Page 46: Warranty

    The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi- als and work man ship. 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 fi...
  • Page 47 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. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.

  • Page 48: Parts And Service

    PARTS AND SERVICE Your POULAN PRO product has been expertly 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.

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