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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING: MODEL: Read this Owner's Manual follow all Warnings Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious PR16H42STA injury. LAWN TRACTOR ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTION DURING OPERATION 279840 PR16H42STA 173298 Rev. 1 2.10.00 TR/MH Printed in U.S.A.
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, GENERALOPERATION DO NOT: •...
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers & Be sure the area is clearof other people before mowing, Stop Lock for this symbol to point out important machine if anyone enters the area, safety precautions. It means CAUTION!I! Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS IN-...
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.0 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) • Follow the instructions under =Customer Responsibili- SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) ties"...
ASSEMBLY Your newtractor has been assembled at the factorywith 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...
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ASSEMBLY • Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline. INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) • Place freewheel control in "transmissionengaged"posi- Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. tion. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securingseat • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake tocardboard packing and set aside for assembly ofseat pedal and set the parking brake.
ASSEMBLY TO CONVERT TO BAGGING •/ CHECKLIS DISCHARGING BEFORE YOU OPERA TEAND ENJO Y YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE NOTE: The mulcher blades willdischarge and bag grass, but BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS for best bagging and discharging install the high performance blades.
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATFERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG,NEON ENG,NEOFF O,, PRESSURE ,,GHTSON O%_MP t FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED...
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith yourtractor to familiadzeyourself withthelocations of variouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT LIGHT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH SWITCH POSITION AMMETER LIFT LEVER THROTTL_CHOKE...
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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 your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) Gauge wheels are propedy adjusted when they are slightly offthe ground when mower isat the desired cutting height in with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not operating position, Gauge wheels then keep the deck in &...
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OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE Insert key into ignition and turnkey clockwise to "START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per (See Fig. 14) CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL minute.
OPERATION • Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times. NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of ddve wheels, The air is being removed from hydraulic ddve system.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE __,_'_,_ F.LL,. OATEB AB You OOMPL E ..REGULAR SERVICE /__7"_._7"S ERViCE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart i# # Cheek Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean...
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL ASSEMRL_ Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- BLADE nance. CENTER, HOLE BRAKE OPERATION Iftractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 14) Corrosion and dirton the battery and terminals can cause the Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG, or SH. battery to =leak"...
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 14) Your engine will not runproperly using a dirtyair filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
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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. •...
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH nut on that side. • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side. NOTE: Throe fullturns of adjustment nut willchange mower height about 1/8".
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, Ifdistance is other than 1-9/16", loosen jam nut and turn and lightly tighten. nut "A" until distance becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam nut against nut =A". • Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY • Adjust tie rod until dimension "A" is 1/8" to 1/4" less than dimension"B". (See Fig. 29) • Tighten jam nuts securely. CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate FRONT WHEEL CAMBER explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door. HOOD • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. HEADLIGHT • Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.
STORAGE Immediately prepare yourtractor for storage at the end of the • If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with ENGINE...
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Will not start Engine not =CHOKED" pmpedy. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before att_mp_ng to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Clean/replace air filter.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Check widng, switches and connections. If not Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Engine continues to run corrected, contact an authoitzed sen/ice center/ when operator leaves department. seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STA SCHEMATIC B_CK BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE RE D CLUTCH ! BRAKE (PEDAL UP) AI(Z ) - BLUE /I I A_MENT CLUTCH ..-_ ..(CLUTCH OFF) I G'REEN • • FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) BLACK...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STA ELECTRICAL...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STA ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144925 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 156417 Case Battery Mech Hinge 161343 Switch Interlock Push-In 166181 Harness Socket Light 4152J Bulb, Light# 1156 4799J Cable Battery 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga Red w/16 wire 166180...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STA CHASSIS...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STA CHASSIS PART DESCRIPTION Chassis 169830 169061 Drawbar Screw 3/8-16 X .75 17060612 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X012 Dash P/L 72140608 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel Dash Lh 145660 CiipTinnerman 172108 Panel Dash Rh 159639)(428 Hood LT/PL 126938X...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STA ..36...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STA DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Bolt, Hex Transaxle Hydro Gear 314-0510 71170764 Washer (Order Parts From Transaxle 10040700 Keeper Belt Engine Manutacturer) 154778 Screw 165619 Rod Shift Hydro LT 142432 Guide Belt 76020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 134683...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STA STEERING ASSEMBLY 29 _ 29" 15_._...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STA STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel Steering 165854 Axle Asm Cast Iron LT 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer25132 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 12OOOO29 Ring Klip #t5304-75 169832...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STA SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121248X 171683 Seat Bushing Snap Bik Nyl 50 Id 72050412 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20xl -1/2 134300 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 Spacer Split 28x 88 121250X 1913161O...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STA DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Decal V-Belt Schematic 157032 DecaIOper 160396 Decal Hood Rh 172741 Decal Fender Auto 172737 Dec,at Fend Reflector RH PPRO 172738 Decal Hood LH 173587 Decal Fend Reflector LH PPRO 172756 Decal Side Panel Logo 173589...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STA ENGINE I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 141296 17000612 Screw Control Th/ch 27 LH Flag 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 137040 Line Fuel 20" Engine, Kohler Model CV16S- Plug Oil Drain 43513 (Order From Engine Manufacturer)
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STA MOWER LIFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 15946O 19131016 Washer 13/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT 159471 2876H Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf Spring2-1/6" 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 169484 Retainer Clip 12OO0O02...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STA MOWER DECK ,146 103 105 lO2_ _121 114 _ ! 10-,--_...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STA MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 171598 Knob Round 72140506 Bolt 144959 V-Belt, 42" Mower Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 74760616 165460 Bracket Asm Deck 42"...
LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the odginal consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship. For a pedod of two (2) years from date of purchaee by the odginal 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.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
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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 of purchase.
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