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Poulan Pro PRK17H42STB Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT MANUAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PRK17H42STB
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.
178227 1.16.01 RD
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PRK17H42STB 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. 178227 1.16.01 RD...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    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.
  • 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. Always 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 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: W/O FILTER: 4.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED (MPH): Forward: Reverse TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: REAR: CHARGING SYSTEM:...

  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Sleeve Steering Adapter (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Steering Wheel Insert (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Extension Shaft (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Lock washer 3/8 (1) Locknut 5/16-18...

  • 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.
  • Page 7 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. •...
  • Page 8 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.

  • Page 9: Operation

    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...
  • 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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT...

  • 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 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.
  • Page 12 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.

  • Page 13: Before Starting The Engine

    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. • Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube.

  • Page 14: Operation

    • 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.

  • Page 15: Customer Responsibilities

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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 Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension...

  • Page 16: Operator Presence System

    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).

  • Page 17: Clean Air Screen

    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”...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, 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 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. •...

  • Page 20: To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19) • 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.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” “A” 1-9/16" DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUST- MENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT FIG. 23 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) FIG. 26 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 27) CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 30) • 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 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR...

  • 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. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STB SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE BLACK 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 BLACK BATTERY FUSE CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP)

  • Page 28: Repair Parts - Tractor

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STB ELECTRICAL D .C...
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STB ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144925 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 156417 Case Battery Mech Hinge 161343 Switch Interlock 166181 Harness Socket Light 4152J Bulb, Light # 1156 4799J Cable Battery 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga Red w/16 wire...
  • Page 30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STB CHASSIS...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STB 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 155927 Panel Dash Lh 145660 Clip Tinnerman 172108 Panel Dash Rh...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STB DRIVE...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STB DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Transaxle Hydro Gear 314-0510 (Order Parts From Transaxle Manufacturer) 165619 Rod Shift Hydro LT 76020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 74490544 Bolt, Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 Gr.

  • Page 34: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STB STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STB 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...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STB 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...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STB DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 157032 Decal Oper 176303 Decal Fender Auto 176308 Decal Hood LH 176304 Decal Side Panel Logo 177526 Decal HP Engine 169210 Decal By Pass Lt Hydro 170563 Decal Mower Warn Keep Hand...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STB ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STB ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170805 Control Th/ch Flag 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T - - - - - - - - Engine, Kohler Mod No. CV490 (Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer) 159420 Muffler...

  • Page 40: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STB MOWER DECK 153 154 90 91...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STB MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 165892X421 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...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STB MOWER LIFT 17 18...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STB 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...
  • 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 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.
  • Page 47 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.

  • Page 48: Parts And Service

    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.

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