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Poulan Pro PO18H42STA Owner's Manual

18,0 hp 42 inch lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO, PO18H42STA
18,0 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
184523
02.03.03 TR
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MODEL NO, PO18H42STA 18,0 HP 42 Inch LawnTractor Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: MANUAL Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts call 1-800-829-5886 184523 02.03.03 TR...
  • Page 2 Safe Operation IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLEOF AMPUTATINGHANDS AND FEET ANDTHROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions manual and on the machine before starting. •...
  • Page 3 Asafe Operation 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 absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children.They may fall off and be seriouslyinjured or interfere with safe machine operation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: W/Filter: W/Out Filter: 3.0 Pints SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RCI2YC GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 5.2 REVERSE: TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: REAR: CHARGING SYSTEM:...
  • Page 5 UNASSEMBLED Steering Wheel Steering Boot Steering Shaft Extension Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Lwarg _ Flera (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 PARTS (1)Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Lock Washer 1/2 Steering Wheel Insert "Slope Sheet (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Seat (2) Keys...
  • Page 6 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 adjusted position, • Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely. FLAT WASHER LOCKWASHER_ ADJUSTMENT BOLT FIG. 2 (See Fig. 3) CHECK BATTERY • Lift seat pan to raised position. • If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
  • Page 8 CHECKTIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled.
  • Page 9 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only)
  • Page 10 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. THRO'n'L_CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL FREEWHEEL CONTROL Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.
  • Page 11 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR (See Fig.
  • Page 12 NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual). With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground.
  • Page 13 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER Tow only the attachments that are recommended comply with specifications of the manufacturer of you r trac- tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.Tires the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE...
  • Page 14 PURGE TRANSMISSION freewheel lever while the engine is run- CAUTION: Neverengageordisengage ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission veloped during shipping of your tractor, IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE...

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    M.,NTE..NCE SCHEDULE AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Chh::: Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart 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 filter) Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
  • Page 16 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any main- tenance. 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 17 TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. •...
  • Page 18 ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 14) Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. • Remove hex bolts from blower housing and lift housing off engine. Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt. •...

  • Page 19: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE MENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal tully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND A JUSTMENTS 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. on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4"...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK BRAKE • Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- gage parking brake. • Disengage transmission by placing freewhel control in "transmission disengaged" position. Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MOTION CONTROL LEVER " " "" FIG. 25 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation before operating the tractor. See"PURGETRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual. TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery. First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown.Tighten Slide terminal cover over terminal. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter- minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

  • Page 24: 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 tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE Out of fuel. Will not start Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjustment. Hard to start Dirty air filter.
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut-uneven Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
  • Page 27 SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" M+G+A1 NONE RUN/LIGHT B+A1 A2+L R+A1 NONE START B + S + A1 NONE PO18H42STA, PRODUCT BATi-ERY FUSE _..., '© ' O--_:-- SOLENOID L ... CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) i... METER HOUR OPTIONAL)

  • Page 28: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA, ELECTRICAL PRODUCT NO, 954 56 95-61 16 :...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER ELECTRICAL NOTE: All component dimensions give in U.S. inches PO18H42STA, PRODUCT 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...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-61 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES il_. .145 chassis-pl.lt stlt SO...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PO18H42STA, PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168336X010 Dash 72140608 Bolt RdHd Sqnk. 3/8-16 Unc x 1 174996 Panel Asm. Dash Lh...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-61 DRIVE 36 35...
  • Page 33 8883R Cover, Pedal 175410 Pulley, Engine 71170764 Bolt Hex 7/16 x 4 Gr. 5 10040700 Washer 154778 Keeper, Bell Engine Hydro 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 Unc PO18H42STA, PART 134683 169183 169182 137057 121749X 12000001 123583X 121748X 165596 123782X...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER STEERING ASSEMBLY )_ _ 4---_._._ 51 _ PO18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-61...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER STEERING ASSEMBLY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches PO18H42STA, PRODUCT PART DESCRIPTION 140044X428 Wheel Steering Auto Black 175131 Axle Asm Front 169840 Spindle Asm Lh 169839 Spindle Asm Rh 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-61 ENGINE /_.- 3"_ Q--40 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA, ENGINE NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches PART DESCRIPTION 170551 Control Throt/Ch Flag 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20xl/2 Engine Briggs Model 31H777 (Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer) 137352 Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt...
  • Page 38 Washer 13/32 x I x 14 Ga 182493 Pan Pnt Seat (blk) 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id PO18H42STA, PRODUCT PART DESCRIPTION 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Yel Zinc...
  • Page 39 Decal Hood Rh 184909 Decal Hood Lh 184910 185412 Decal Replacement 170563 Decal, Warning Decal Deck "B" 42" 179128 158166 Decal Fender Logo WHEELS & TIRES 4,10 PO18H42STA, PART 157140 175784 160396 145005 184754 138311 169210 184523 184524 PART 59192 65139 106222X...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL MOWER LIFT NUMBER PO18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-61 1718...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MOWER LIFT PO18H42STA, 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 x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylon 109413X...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA, MOWER DECK 116 113 111 114 _'_S PRODUCT _----37 _""" "_ _147 142 NO, 954 56 95-61 ./-/ "_=_w,- _117 _f116 42 deck man-t_ath_3...
  • Page 43 Pulley, Idler, Flat 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Gauge 73680600 140088 Guard, Mandrel, LH 4497H Retainer 137729 Screw, Thdrol 1/4-20 x 5/8 T 133944 Washer, Hardened PO18H42STA, PART 139888 184907 178515 155046 165723 141043 106932X 144959 179292 179293 17060510...
  • Page 44 SERVICE NOTES...
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  • Page 46: Warranty

    The Manufacturer warrantsto the original consumer purchaser thatthisproduct as manufactured is free from "defects in 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.This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions.
  • Page 47 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious down the face of slopes, slopes greater than 15 degrees. tipping o.r loss of control. changing direction 1. Fold this page along dotted 2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically trunk or other upright 3.
  • Page 48 Poulan...

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