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Poulan Pro PR20PH42STD Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT MANUAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PR20PH42STD
LAWN TRACTOR
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
Do Not Throw Away
02153
WARNING:
Read this Owner's Manual and fol low all
Warnings and Safety In struc tions. Failure
to do so can result in serious injury.
186914 Rev. 1 08.21.03 MH/TR
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PR20PH42STD LAWN TRACTOR Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation Do Not Throw Away 02153 WARNING: Read this Owner's Manual and fol low all Warnings and Safety In struc tions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

  • 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 3.5 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 RC12YC (Gap: .040") Ground Speed(MPH): Forward: Reverse: Tire Pressure: Front: Rear: Charging System: 16 AMPS @ 3600 RPM...

  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve (1) Locknut 1/2-20 Steering Sleeve Extension (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Shoulder Bolt (4) Wheels Steering (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Adapter (2) Keys (4) Retainer Springs (4) Washers...

  • 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 INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- ing.
  • Page 8 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. THROTTLE CONTROL BRAKE PEDAL...

  • Page 11: How To Use Your Tractor

    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 operating 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

    • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice.

  • Page 13: Before Starting The Engine

    TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH - MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifi cations of the manufacturer of your trac- tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

  • Page 14: Mowing Tips

    PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om - mend ed that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the fi rst time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have de- vel oped during shipping of your tractor.

  • Page 15: 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 16: 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 17: Clean Air Screen

    TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power. • Remove terminal guard. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor. •...

  • Page 18: Spark Plugs

    CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fi ns, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds.

  • Page 19: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. •...

  • Page 20: To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8". • Recheck measurements after adjusting. BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND 00598 GROUND LINE FIG. 19 SUS PEN SION LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG.

  • Page 21: To Replace Motion Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK BRAKE • Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- gage parking brake. • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in “transmission disengaged” position. Pull freewheel con trol out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 26) • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. •...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 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...

  • Page 28: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 ELECTRICAL D .C...

  • Page 29: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 Unc x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt, BTR FRT 1/4-20 x 7.5 150109 Hold Down Battery, Front...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-stealth.stlt_8...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 163976X428 Dash 72140608 Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 167203 Panel Dash Lh 178298 Panel Dash Rh...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 DRIVE 227 218 drive-hydro.stlt_31...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Transaxle (Order parts from trans- axle manufacturer) Hydro gear Model 336-0510 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 180505 Clutch Elec 74490544 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr.
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_pl.lt_35...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 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...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs intek-twin_28...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 175437X428 Control Throttle 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 - - - - - - - - Engine, Briggs Model 407777 (Order parts from engine mfg.) 149723 Muffl...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_lt.knob_1 PART DESCRIPTION 171684 Seat 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 19131610 Washer Flat 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 164095 Decal Dash 176303 Decal Fender Auto 176273 Decal Hood LH 177020 Decal Side Panel 170851 Decal HP Engine 173587 Decal Refl ector Rh 173589 Decal Refl...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 MOWER LIFT 17 18 lift-rh.1pc.stlt_1...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159461 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger 159476 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 138284 Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga...

  • Page 42: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 MOWER DECK 42_D.elec.t-path.adjwl.stlt_3...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 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...
  • Page 44 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 45 SERVICE NOTES...

  • 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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