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Poulan Pro PC17H42STA Owner's Manual

17.0 hp 42" lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO. PC17H42STA
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
For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
186892 3.10.03 MH
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. PC17H42STA 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 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 186892 3.10.03 MH PRINTED IN U.S.A.
  • Page 2 SAFETY RuLEs ,& Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers ---" IMPORTANT: THIS CUFFING MACHINE IS CAPABLEOF AMPUTATINGHANDS AND FEET AND THROWINGOBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION DO NOT: •...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES &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. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- Never carry passengers or children even with the blades cidental starting when setting...
  • Page 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and man ufactu red to give GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/...
  • Page 5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Lock _d) Steering Washer 112 Boot Steering Steering (1) Bolt I_ Shaft Insert Extension Wheel Steering Wheel ,F _ Adapter _ )_ (1) Large Flat _ "_ Washer_ _Loc...
  • Page 6 "" _ :i I°1= 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. •...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY ,/CHECKLIST CHECKTIRE PRESSURE BEFOREYOU OPERATE AND ENJOYYOUR NEW TRAC- The tires on your tractor were ovednflated at the factory TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS for best cutting performance.
  • Page 9 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP...
  • 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. ATTACHMENT LIGHT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH...
  • Page 11 OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED,(DEAD). (See Fig. 5) TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing ing switch.
  • Page 12 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 6) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and in operating position.
  • Page 13 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 4) TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS When starting theengine for the first time or if the engine Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- fuel from the tank to the engine.
  • Page 14 OPERATION MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- formance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the freewheel lever while the engine is run- Service and Adjustments section of this manual. I ,_ CAUTION: Neverengageordisengage ning.
  • Page 15 MAINTENANCE FILL IN DATES As Y OU COMPLETE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners t_f's 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) V'1,2...
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL EDGE UP ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- BLADE tenance. CENTER HOLE 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"...
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 12 and 13) • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor. Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ, •...
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE SCREWS ENGINE OIL FILTER HOUSING Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. MUFFLER AIR SCREEN "_ Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester DIPSTICKTUBE SCREWS (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam-...
  • Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: • 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 to "STOP"...
  • Page 20 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"...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove TO CHECK BRAKE belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over • Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, cooling fan blades. depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- •...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA'n'ERY MOTION CONTROL , NEUTRAL (See Fig. 27) LEVER LOCK GATE erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- , batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Lift seat pan to raised position. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery %jHOOD cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. HEADLIGHT \, "\ WIRE Install new battery with terminals in same position as "\_- CONNECTOR old battery.
  • 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 FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gasoline in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR,...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Will not start See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine not =CHOKED" properly. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Engine flooded. Replace spark plug. Bad spark plug. Dirty air tilter.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Engine continues to run Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves corrected, contact an authorized service center/ seat with attachment department. dutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade.
  • Page 27 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-18 SCHEMATIC BAl_ERY RE D AMMETER FUSE (OPTIONAL) WHITE STARTER RE D CL-UTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE IGNITION SWITCH mITE i.._(NOT OCCUPIED) SEAT SWITCH BLACK BLACK L ..

  • Page 28: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-18 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-18 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...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-18 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 38._ chassis-pl.lt_sUt_l 1...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-18 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168336X010 Dash 72140608 Bolt RdHd Sqnk. 318-16 Unc x 1 174996 Panel Asm.
  • Page 32 NO, 954. = pRoDUCT pC17H42STA, • |R pARI'S _E_cTOR''TR _ODEL .U.BER DRIVE...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-18 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Guide, Belt, Mower Drive RH Transaxle Hydro Gear Model 322- 134683 0510 (Grder parts from the transaxle 169183 Strap, Torque, Lh manufacturer) 169182 Strap, Torque, Rh 165619...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-18 STEERING ASSEMBLY jt''_''_...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-18 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 Washer27132 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga 19272016...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-18 ENGINE 81 72 • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170551 Line Fuel 20" Control Throttle/Choke Flag 137040 17720408 Screw HexThd Cut 1/4-20x1/2 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy Engine Briggs Model 31 G777 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-18 SEAT ASSEMBLY • PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 Seat 140116 140551 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Yel Zinc Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 71110616...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-18 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 157140 157032 Decal Danger English Decal Instruction Operat 175784 Decal Fender English/French 160396 Decal V-belt Schematic 42" 158168 Decal Ins Strg Wh 184869 Decal Hood Rh 145005...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-18 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylon 109413X...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-18 MOWER DECK...

  • Page 41: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-18 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 139888 72140506 Bolt 184907 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake 138017 Washer, Hardened Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 178515 165460 Arm, Idler...

  • Page 42: Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrantsto the original consumerpurchaserthat thisproductas manufactured isfree from defects in materi- als and workmanship. F ora periodof two (2) years from date of purchasebythe originalconsumerpurchaser, w e willrepairor replace,at our option,withoutchargefor parts or labor incurredin replacingparts, any part whichwe find to be defective due to materialsor workmanship.
  • Page 43 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater...
  • Page 44 Poulan...