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Poulan Pro PR20H42STD Owner's Manual

Poulan Pro PR20H42STD Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT
MANUAL
Do Not Throw
Away
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PR20H42STD
LAWN TRACTOR
WARNING:
Read
this
Owner's
Manual
and
follow
all Warnings
and
Safety
Instructions.
Failure
to do so can
result
in serious
injury.
ALWAYS
WEAR
EYE
PROTECTION
DURING
OPERATION
180002
6.27.01
RD
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING: MODEL: Read this Owner's Manual follow all Warnings Safety Instructions. PR20H42STD Failure to do so can result in serious injury. LAWN TRACTOR ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTION DURING OPERATION 180002 6.27.01 Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE=ON MOWERS IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers & Look for this symbol to point out im- portant safety precautions. It means Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR Stop machine if anyone enters the area. SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
  • Page 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS onyourpurchaseof anewtractor. has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.0 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
  • Page 5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Seat Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Shaft (1) Knob Extension (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Sleeve For Future Use Steering Adapter Slope Sheet (1) Large Flat Washer f__-. (1) Lock washer 3/8 (2) Keys...
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY You r 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 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. SEAT Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- LABEL tion section, page 10, for location and func- tion of controls) •...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY CHECK PROPER POSITION OF ALL (See Fig. 4) TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE BELTS NOTE: If you installed the mulching blades you will need to install the mulcher plate. See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and • Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
  • Page 9 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL...
  • Page 10 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with you r tractor to familiarize you rself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION ATTACHMENT SWITCH...
  • Page 11 OPERATION 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 SAFETY GLASSES your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 12 OPERATION • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in "ENGAGED" POSITION height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut ATTACHMENT relatively high; the second to desired height. LIFT LEVER (See Fig. 7) TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS _/'5 HIGH POSITION ATTACHMENT Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly...
  • Page 13 OPERATION CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. (See Fig. 5) TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
  • Page 14 OPERATION MOWING TIPS NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. performance.
  • Page 15 OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. MAXI_ CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings 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 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AS Y OO COMPLETE FILL IN DATES ..REGULAR SERV,CE ,_/£-q'_/Y£-_ S E R V IC E DATES Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transexle Cooling Adjust...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING ASSEMBLY EDGE UP Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- BLADE nance. 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 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or will result in increased oil consumption when used above covers.
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS ENGINE OIL FILTER To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are change ifthe tractorisused more than 100 hours in one year. kept clean at all times.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • 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 "OFF" and remove key. •...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20) • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an • Raise mower to its highest position. equal number of turns.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" 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 MOWER"...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) Should your transmission require removal for service or when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly before operating the tractor.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 29 and 30 (See Fig. 28) CAUTION: Do not short battery CAUTION: Lead-acid batteriesgenerate terminals by allowing a wrench or any explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame other object to contact both terminals and smoking materials away from bat- at the same time.
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS • screw and move choke cable until choke is completely Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely. poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.
  • Page 26 STORAGE Immediately prepare yourtractor for storage at the end of the ENGINE season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM CAUTION: Never store the tractor with IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT PREVENT gasoline in the tank inside a building DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM...
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Will not start Out of fuel, Fill fuel tank. Engine not "CHOKED" properly, See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded, Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug, Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter, Clean/replace air filter.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Faulty operator-safetypresence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not Engine continues to run corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat with attachment department. clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STD SCHEMATIC ,,Ik OLAOK BATTERY FUSE AMMETER STARTER BLACK • (OPTIONAL) WHITE SOLENOID • CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH BLACK (_)_ BLACK BLACK _A'_'MENT CLUTC_ GROUNDING BLACK (CLUTCH OFF) | HOUR CONNECTOR METER...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STD ELECTRICAL I - I...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STD ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 156417 Case Battery Mech Hinge 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 166181 Harness Socket Light 4152J Bulb, Light # 1156 4799J Cable Battery 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga Red w/16 wire 175158...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STD CHASSIS...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STD CHASSIS PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 X .75 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X012 Dash P/L 72140608 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel Dash Lh 145660 ClipTinnerman 172107X010 Panel Dash Rh 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8 x 16 x 1/2 159639X428...
  • Page 34 DRIVE TRACTOR. " MODEL NUMBER PR20H42BTD...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STD DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Keeper Belt Engine Transaxle Hydro Gear 314-0510 154778 Screw (Order Parts From Transaxle 142432 Guide Belt Manufacturer) 134683 Strap Torque Lh Hydro 165619 Rod Shift Hydro LT 169183 76020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STD STEERING ASSEMBLY I _ - -_--3o iL'__...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STD STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel Steering 172393 Axle Asm Cast Iron LT 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 175121...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STD SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121248X 171683 Seat Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20x1-1/2 134300 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 Spacer Split 28x 88 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STD DECALS ";:"; PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 157032 DecalOper 157140 Decal Fender Danger E/F 176303 Decal Fender Auto 172743 Decal Ins Strg Whl 176308 Decal Hood LH 160396 Decal V-Belt Schematic 177020 Decal Side Panel Logo 176307 Decal Hood Rh 170851...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STD ENGINE "33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STD ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170771 Control Throt 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Engine B&S Model No. 445777 (Order partsfrom engine manufacturer) 149723 Muffler Exhaust 159955 Exhaust Asm. Lh 160589 Exhaust Asm. Rh 171877 Bolt 5/16-18unc x 3/4 w/sems 162797...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STD MOWER DECK _..._67 90 91 '146 !147 1_ lO3 lO5 102f _116 119 118_ .112 .117 10.---_ _116...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STD MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892X421 Knob Round Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 171598 72140506 Bolt 144959 V-Belt, 42" Mower 138017 Screw 3/8-16 x .75 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 17060612 165460)(431 Bracket Asm Noseroller LH Bracket Asm Deck 42"...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STD MOWER LIFT 161718 13-----_...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STD MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 125631X...
  • Page 46 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 odgina] 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 47 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION "r ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING " - ..cUT"ou.. JIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15 ), never across the face.
  • Page 48 PARTS AND SERVICE Your POULAN PRO product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigid quality standards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: Consult your dealer/place...