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Poulan Pro PO17H42STB Owner's Manual

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For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983
MODEL NO. PO17H42STB
17.0 HP 42 Inch
Lawn Tractor
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297
For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
00420-poulan
187301 05.27.03 TR
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
www.mymowerparts.com

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  • Page 1 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MODEL NO. PO17H42STB 17.0 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 00420-poulan 187301 05.27.03 TR PRINTED IN U.S.A. www.mymowerparts.com...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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.
  • Page 3 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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 ci - machine if anyone enters the area. den tal starting when setting up, trans- •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured 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):...

  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Boot (1) Lock Washer 1/2 Steering Steering Wheel Extension Insert (1) Bolt Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (2) Keys...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) SEAT PAN Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. LABEL • Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se cur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for as sem bly of seat to tractor.
  • Page 8 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHE CKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for shipping purposes.

  • Page 9: Operation

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. FAST IGNITION HIGH SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL CHOKE LIGHTS ON ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE...
  • Page 10 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference.
  • Page 11 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION 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 trac- tor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs.

  • Page 12: Before Starting The Engine

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 4 and 7) TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.
  • Page 13 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below) ADD GASOLINE • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. throttle control in the choke position until the engine Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast posi-...

  • Page 14: Mowing Tips

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION • Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut- off engine and set parking brake. • Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this sec tion of manual).

  • Page 15: Maintenance Schedule

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES 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...

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL EDGE UP ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- BLADE te nance. CEN TER 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.

  • Page 17: Clean Air Screen

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MAINTENANCE NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils or covers.
  • Page 18 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MAINTENANCE ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 13) HAN DLE Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fi ns to prevent engine damage from overheating. • Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube assembly off engine.

  • Page 19: Service And Adjustments

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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. •...

  • Page 20: To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 17 and 18) • Raise mower to its highest position. MANDREL • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bot tom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same or within "D"...
  • Page 21 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER” in this (See Fig. 22) section of manual). Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able brake system NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.
  • Page 22 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to ad just ment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position. WASH ERS After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps RE TAIN ING forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral RING...
  • Page 23 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Lift seat pan to raised position. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED battery HOOD cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. • Install new battery with terminals in same position as HEADLIGHT old battery.

  • Page 24: Storage

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ENGINE of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the trac tor with FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gas o line in the tank inside a building...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Points

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug.
  • Page 26 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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 corrected, contact an authorized service center/ seat with attachment department.

  • Page 27: Repair Parts - Tractor

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH WHITE BLACK BLACK...
  • Page 28 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB ELECTRICAL www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 29 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 Unc x 3/4 176689 Box Battery 176138 Switch Interlock Push -In...

  • Page 30: Chassis And Enclosures

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-pl.lt_stlt_26 www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 31 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168336X010 Dash 72140608 Bolt RdHd Sqnk. 3/8-16 Unc x 1 174996 Panel Asm. Dash Lh...
  • Page 32 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB DRIVE drive-hydro.stlt_54 www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 33 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Transaxle Hydro Gear Model 322- 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 Unc 0510 (Order parts from the trans-...

  • Page 34: Steering Assembly

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_pl.lt_42 www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 35 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 140044X428 Wheel Steering Auto Black 175131 Axle Asm Front 169840 Spin dle Asm Lh 169839 Spin dle Asm Rh 6266H Bear ing Race Thrust Harden...
  • Page 36 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.1cyl_17 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170551 Control Throt /Ch Flag 140527 Cap Asm Fuel W/sym Vented 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2...

  • Page 37: Mower Lift

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB MOWER LIFT 17 18 20 lift-rh.1piece_3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/Plunger 4939M Retainer Spring 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 173288 Link Front...

  • Page 38: Seat Assembly

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_lt.bolt_1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140116 Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 140551 Brack et Pnt Pivot Seat (blk )
  • Page 39 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 157032 De cal Instruction Operat 157140 De cal Danger English English/French 175784 Decal Fender 158168 Decal Ins Strg Wh 160396 De cal V-belt Schematic 42”...
  • Page 40 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB MOWER DECK 153 154 42_deck_man-t-path_3 www.mymowerparts.com...

  • Page 41: Mower Deck

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 140088 Guard, Mandrel, LH 72140506 Bolt 4497H Retainer 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42...

  • Page 42: Limited Warranty

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 LIMITED 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 43 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 44 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 00420-poulan www.mymowerparts.com...

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