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Poulan Pro CO18542STC Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO. CO18542STC
18.5 HP 42 INCH
LAWN TRACTOR
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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
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For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor:
call 1-800-849-1297
For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
Poulan
193008
6.3.04
MH
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MODEL NO. CO18542STC 18.5 HP 42 INCH LAWN TRACTOR • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 Poulan MANUAL Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 193008 6.3.04...
  • Page 2 Warranty ... Safety Rules ... Product Specifications Assembly/Pre-Operation Operation ... Maintenance Schedule ... LIMITED 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 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. ,_WARNING: In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
  • Page 4 • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un- even terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. •...
  • Page 5 • 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 abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.
  • Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity and Unleaded Type: Regular Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 3.5 Pints W/O Filter: 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: Reverse: Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear:...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Sleeve Extension (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Adapter Steering Wheel Steering Sleeve (1) Hex nut 1/2-20 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Slope Sheet For Future Use Keys _IUl...
  • Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 9 Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. 3. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan. 4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor.
  • Page 10 TO CONVERTTO BAGGING DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory. NOTE; It is not necessary to change blades. The mulching blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HtGH ENGINE LIGHTS ON ENGINE OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) &...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING 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 Switch Hour meter Throttle/Choke Control Clutch/Brake...
  • Page 13 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 14 • The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, 6 inches in height should be mowed twice.
  • Page 15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom- mendedby and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.
  • Page 16 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut.
  • Page 17 "A, N TENA.CESC.EO'."E F I'..L,"O,TES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE °n ' Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners LubricationChart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine OIl Level Change Engine Oil (with oil fBter)
  • Page 18 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- formingany maintenance. 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 19 2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. 3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. 4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. 5. Coat terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly.
  • Page 20 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- ate a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG(S) Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

  • Page 21: To Level Mower Housing

    6. Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by removing.retainer 7. Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs, 8. Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs. 9. Raise liftlever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under tractor. IMPORTANT: If an attachment the mower deck is to be mounted on the...

  • Page 22: To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt

    Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length Nut "F" Trunnion Front Links TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be re- placed without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - 1.
  • Page 23 BELT INSTALLATION - 1. Carefully work new belt down between transaxle belt keepers and onto the input pulley. 2. Slide belt into the center span keeper. 3. Pull belt toward front of tractor androll belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley.
  • Page 24 2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery. 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER- 1.
  • Page 25 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. ,_I, WARNING- Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start 1. Out of fuel. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel fUter. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor 10. Engine valves out of adjustment. Hard to start 1.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and Loss of power trash under mower. (continued) 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. Water in fuel. 10.Spark 11.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART i PROBLEM CAUSE Poor grass 1. Enginespeedtooslow. discharge 2. Travelspeedtoo_st. 3. Wetgmss. 4. Mower deck not level. 5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 8. Mower drive belt worn. 9.
  • Page 29 R£D AMMETER (OPTIONAL) .Eo:O: o: ;NITIOi_ _NIT_H_ I "__ (" REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS IGNITION SWITCH 2810 CO18542STC BLACK BATTERY FUSE WHITE WHITE I ___-D BLUE IGNITION UNIT CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT FUEL SHUT-OFF 0 NiP PC • 3600 RPM SOLENOID...
  • Page 30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER ELECTRICAL CO18542STC...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER CO18542STC ELECTRICAL NOTE: All componentdimensions givenin U. S. PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt, Battery, Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 150109 Holddown, Battery, Front 145769 Nut, Push, Nylon, Battery, Front 1/4...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER CO18542STC CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 92G9 20 209_ ,,142 chassls-stealth.stlt_25...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. Inches CO18542STC DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 161566X428 Dash 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 1 167203 Panel, Dash, LH 188702X010 Panel, Dash, RH...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER CO18542STC GROUND DRIVE /" _:" 2o 26 27...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER CO18542STC GROUND DRIVE KEY PART DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless 206-545C (Order parts from Transaxle manufacturer) 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 12000028 Ring, Retainer 121520X Strap, Torque 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 165866 Rod Shifter Fender STLT...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER CO18542STC STEERING ...::::o!-::--.'3. ¢ ... i,.__.p steeflng_steal_rem_7...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR STEERING KEY PART NOTE: All componentdimensions givenin U.S. inches - - MODEL NUMBER CO18542STC DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel Steering 184706 Axle Asm 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER CO18542STC SEATASSEMBLY j" seat_l.knob_ KEY PART DESCRIPTION 189022 Seat 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10Ga. 145006 Clip Push-in 73800600 Nut Hex w/Ins. 318-16 unc...
  • Page 39 Decal, Replacement Hood 157141 Decal, Fender, Danger 187408 Decal, Reflector, RH 172743 Decal, Steering Wheel 156368 Decal, Fender, Operator Inst. WHEELS & TIRES 4,10 - - MODEL NUMBER CO18542STC PART 172740 145005 189290 189288 191643 184310X428 184311X428 193008 193009 KEY PART...
  • Page 40 179022 Tank Fuel 4,0 Rear 179124X428 Cap Asm Fuel 123487X Clamp Hose Black 8543R LineFuel 181654 PlugDrain Oil Easy -- MODEL NUMBER CO18542STC PART 139277 17000612 183906 17060620 73510400 3645J NOTE: All componentdimensions givenin U.S. inches 1 inch= 25.4 mm...
  • Page 41 Link, Lift, L.H. 139866 Link, Lift, R.H. 4939M Retainer Spring 173288 Link, Front 73350800 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/2-13 unc Trunnion 175689 - - MODEL NUMBER CO18542STC KEY PART 73800800 139868 163552 169865 73540600 155097 123935X 17060516 19112410 155098 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER CO18542STC MOWER DECK 140" 28 \',, 42_O.elec.t -path,acljwl.stlt_3...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER CO18542STC MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 192032 Mower Housing 72140506 Bolt 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Fr. 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" 4939M Retainer Spring 178024 Bar Sway Deck 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8...
  • Page 44 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.

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