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Poulan Pro PDC18H42STA Owner's Manual

Poulan Pro PDC18H42STA Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT MANUAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PDC18H42STA
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
Do Not Throw Away
02478
WARNING:
Read this Owner's Man u al and follow all Warn-
ings and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so
can re sult in serious in ju ry.
186274 12.05.02 RH
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PDC18H42STA LAWN TRACTOR ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Do Not Throw Away 02478 WARNING: Read this Owner's Man u al and follow all Warn- ings and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult in serious in ju ry.

  • 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 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. • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

  • 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 3.5 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAM PI ON RC12YC (GAP: .040") GROUND SPEED (MPH): Forward: Reverse TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT:...

  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Sleeve (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering Wheel Insert Steering Adjusting Extension Shaft (4) Retainer Springs Steering Adapter (4) Shoulder Bolt (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (2) Mulch Blades Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge...

  • 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 • Get off seat without moving its ad just ed position. • Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely. SEAT SEAT PAN FLAT WASHER ADJUSTMENT KNOB FIG. 2 CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3) • Lift seat pan to raised position. •...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    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/ CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCH/...
  • Page 11 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

    • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the fi rst cut relatively high; the sec ond to desired height. 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.

  • Page 13: Before Starting The Engine

    Transmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged FIG. 9 NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH - MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and...

  • Page 14: Mowing Tips

    • The attachments can also be used during the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO ADJUST CARBURETOR”...

  • Page 15: Operation

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed.

  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: Clean Air Screen

    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 19 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 20: 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 21: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are over or underinfl ated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

  • Page 22: To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOW ER”...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE PULLEY CLUTCHING IDLER STA TION ARY IDLER TRANS MIS SION INPUT PULLEY FIG. 25 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANS MIS SION” in the Operation section of this manual.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 28) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, fl ame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion when around batteries.

  • Page 25: Service And Ad Just Ments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 31) • 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 FIG.

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 07-89 SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTIONAL) 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 BATTERY FUSE WHITE...

  • Page 30: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 07-89 ELECTRICAL D .C...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 07-89 ELECTRICAL NOTE: All component dimensions give in U.S. inches PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 176689 Box Battery...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 07-89 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 07-89 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X012 Dash 72140608 Bolt RdHd Sqnk. 3/8-16 Unc x 1 174996 Panel Asm.
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 07-89 DRIVE...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 07-89 DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Transaxle Hydro Gear Model 314- 0510 (Order parts from the transaxle manufacturer) 165619 Rod, Shift 76020416 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 1...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 07-89 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 07-89 STEERING ASSEMBLY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches PART DESCRIPTION 180656 Wheel Steering 172393 Axle Asm Front 169840 Spin dle Asm Lh 169839 Spin dle Asm Rh...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 07-89 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 07-89 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170805 Control Throt /Ch Flag 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x1/2 - - - - - - Engine Kohl Model CV492 (Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer) 174667 Muffl...

  • Page 40: Seat Assembly

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 07-89 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 171683 Seat 140551 Brack et Pnt Pivot Seat (blk ) 71110616 Bolt 19131610 Wash er 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga 145006 Clip Push-In Hinged...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 07-89 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 157032 De cal Instruction Operat English/French 172743 Decal Ins Strg Wh 176307 De cal Hood Rh 176308 De cal Hood Lh 186372 Decal Replacement...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 07-89 MOWER LIFT 17 18...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 07-89 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 184418 Plunger Asm. 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X...

  • Page 44: Mower Deck

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 07-89 MOWER DECK 153 154...

  • Page 45: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 07-89 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 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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