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Poulan Pro PC1742STB Owner's Manual

Poulan Pro PC1742STB Owner's Manual

17.0 hp 42 inch
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO. PC1742STB
17.0 HP 42 Inch
LawnTractor
Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Service and Adjustments
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Storage
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Troubleshooting
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Repair Parts
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297
ForTechnical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
187594 3.10.03 MH
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. PC1742STB 17.0 HP 42 Inch LawnTractor Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 ForTechnical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 187594 3.10.03 MH 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 THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION •...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS & Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop WARNING: In order to prevent ac- machine if anyone enters the area. cidental starting when setting Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.
  • Page 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F)
  • Page 5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Steering Wheel Seat Steering Boot (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Wheel (1) Lock Insert Steering Extension Washer 1/2 Steering Shaft (1) Bolt Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Oil Drain Tube Keys Slope Sheet (2) Keys (1)_ 1/2-20 (1) Large Flat Washer...
  • 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 ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR SEAT PAN (See Fig. 2) INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. LABEL • Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat 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 ASSEMBLY CHECKTIRE PRESSURE #'CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory BEFOREYOU OPERATE AND ENJOYYOUR NEW TRAC- for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for best cutting performance. BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT QUALITY PRODUCT.
  • 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 HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNmON ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • Page 10 OPERATION 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. IGNITION ATFACHMENT SWITCH CLUTCH LEVER TH ROI-i'LE/...
  • Page 11 OPERATION 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 OPERATION (See Fig. 6) TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height WARNING: Do not drive up or down in operating position, Gauge wheels then keep the deck hills with slopes greater than 15 °...
  • Page 13 OPERATION GASOLINE COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a control in the choke (1"_) p osition until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position.This minimum of 87 octane.
  • Page 14 MAINTENANCE R EOU R SERV,OE BTir::p eO_l:: ion Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i_ 3 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts I# # Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1##'_,2 I1 #...
  • Page 15 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL ASSEMBLY EDGE UP BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any main- tenance. HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance LOCK WASHER at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. STAR (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BA'I-I-ERY AND TERMINALS OIL DRAIN VALVE Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. CLOSED Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor. LOCKED POSITION •...
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester HANDLE (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mewing sea- son or after every t O0 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position- Place attachment clutch in,','DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to STOP and remove key.
  • Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING When distance =D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts =F" against trunnion on both front Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground links. or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See •...
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IDLER PULLEYS WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" AM NUT MANDRELPULLEYS FIG. 20 TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 21) FIG, 21 Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. (See Fig.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- ENGINE_. MENT PULLEY If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) CLUTCHING when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- IDLER _ ing wheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly section of this manual.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 26 and 27 (See Fig. 25) WARNING: Do not short battery & & terminals by allowing a wrench or any WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- other object to contact both terminals erate explosive gases.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the (See Fig. 29) gdll. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely The throttle control has been preset at the factory and back into the hole in the backside of the grill adjustment should not be necessary.
  • Page 24 STORAGE ENGINE 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. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANTTO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the tractor with FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FU EL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gasoline in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR,...
  • Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Will not start Engine not =CHOKED" properly. See =TO START ENGINE" in Operation section, Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Replace spark plug. Bad spark plug. Clean/replace air filter.
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department. engaged Poor cut-uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose biade. Replace blade.
  • Page 27 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1742STB SCHEMATIC BATTERY © °ED _e FUSE STARTER RE D BL_CK SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH WHINE I..BLACK 711_ ..1 _-L '© ___--_= BLACK GROUNDING BLACK (CLUTCHO;_...
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1742STB ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1742STB ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 176689 Box Battery 176138 Switch Interlock Push -In 175685 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 "red 146147...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1742STB CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-pl.lLstlLS0...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PC1742STB CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION Chassis 174619 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x.75 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash Dash P/L 168336X010 72140608 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 Panel Dash Lh 174996 145660 Clip Tinnerman 172105X010 Panel Dash Rh 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/4...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1742STB DRIVE drtve-fender.stlt_24...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1742STB DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Bolt 7/16-20 x 4 x Gr.5 Transaxle Dana D4360-140 173937 (Order parts from transaxle manu- 10040700 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16 facturer) 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Foolproof Screw Hex wsh Hi-Lo 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PC1742STB STEERING ASSEMBLY L_ - "-""---38 _@_'_ ,..1..)-_, ¢/...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PC1742STB STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 140044X428 Wheel Steering Auto Black 175131 Axle Asm Front 169840 Spindle Asm Lh 169839 Spindle Asm Rh 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1 5/8 x 16ga 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1 1/4 x 16 Ga 12000029...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PC1742STB ENGINE _<_ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170551 123487X Control Throt/Ch Flag Clamp Hose BIk 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 137040 Line Fuel 20" 181654 Engine Briggs Model 31G777 Plug Drain Oil Easy 124028X (Order Parts From Engine Manu-...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PC1742STB SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 140116 Seat 134300 140551 Spacer Split 28 x 96¥el Zinc Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 121250X 71110616 Bolt Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga 123976X...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1742STB DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156369 Decal Oper 157140 Decal Fender Danger E/F 173493 Decal Fender Side 158168 Decal Ins Strg Whl 184870 Decal Hood LH 160396 Decal V-Belt Schematic 187589 Decal Hood RH 184869 Decal Replace 180703...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PC1742STB MOWER LIFT It i PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove 105767X 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylon 109413X Grip Handle 124526X...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PC1742STB MOWER DECK 158._ 116 113 111 11\4 "-.. >21 118 _ "_ 119._J'c_ _117 ÷ ,,F[,_ ° 42_deck man*t-path...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1742STB MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 139888 72140506 Bolt 184907 Arm Assembly, Brake 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 178515 Washer, Hardened 165460 Arm, Idler Bracket Asm Deck 42"...
  • Page 42 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturerwarrantsto the originalconsumerpurchaser that this product as manufactured is freefromdefectsin materi- als 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 43 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. 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.
  • Page 44 Poulan...