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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 PR16H42STB injury. LAWN TRACTOR ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTION DURING OPERATION 279841 PR 16H42STB 174754 4.26.00"...
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 DO NOT: •...
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Be sum the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop Look for this symbol to point out important machine if anyone enters the area. safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. BECOME ALERT!!t YOUR SAFETY IS IN-...
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS onyour purchaseof a newtractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give GASOUNECAPACITY 2.0 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. ANDTYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily OILTYPE(API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service SAE 5W-30 (below32°F) center/department.
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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.
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) • Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline. • Place freewheel control in'transroission engaged" posi- Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. tion. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer secudng seat •...
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ASSEMBLY 4" CHECKLIST TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING BEFORE YOU OPERA TEAND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE NOTE: The mulcher blades willdischarge and bag grass, but BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFAC TION FROM THIS for best bagging and discharging install the high pedormance QUALITY PRODUCT.
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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 FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r 'l R N H ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL...
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the iUustrations with yourtractor to familiarize yourseit with the locations ofvarious controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT LIGHT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH AMMETER...
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OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resu It 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. 7) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in with slopes greater than 15 °...
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OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE • Insert key intoignitionand turnkey clockwiseto "START" position and release key as soonas engine starts. Do not runstarter continuouslyfor more than fifteen seconds per (See Fig. 14) CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL minute. If the engine does not start alter several at- •...
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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: Duringthis procedure the re will be no movement of drive wheels.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE [___ __e'_ '" AS YOU COMPLETE REGO R SE.V,CE E'V'CE DATES rrl[ Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure I Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners I# f Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart CheckBatteryLevel Clean Battery and Terminals...
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL EDGE UP ASSEMBLY 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 .OCK WASHER 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 dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the Determine temperature range expected before oil change. battery to =leak" power. All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG, or SH.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 14) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleener 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" posiUon. • 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 MUSTBE EQUAL IN LENGTH nut on that side. • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side. NOTE: Three fulltums of adjustment nut willchange mower height about 1/8".
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS If distance is otherthan 1-9/16", loosen jam nut and turn TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER nut "A" until distance becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam (See Fig. 25) NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT nut against nut "A". Road test tractor Io r p roper stopping distance as stated The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and above.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL (See Fig. 26) Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ringand washersto allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. •...
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE KEPS NUT TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE BOLT (See Fig. 31) POSITIVE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and (RED) adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as NEGATIVE descdbed below before loosening cable. If adjustment is [BLACK) necessary, proceed as follows: CABLE...
STORAGE ENGINE 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. FUEL SYSTEM CAUTION: Never store the tractor with & IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT gasoline in the tank inside a building...
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not =CHOKED" property. 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves COrTected, contact an authorized service center/ seat with attachment department. clutch engaged Poor cut- uneven Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STB SCHEMATIC BATTERY AMMETER FUSE (OPTtONAL) WHITE WHffE ATPMENT CLUTCH IGNITION (CLUTCH OFF) I ..SWITCH IGREEN • FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID (IF SO EQUIPPED) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) BLACK BLACK PLUG IGNITION SPARK UNIT _)PERATOR PLUGS ON...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STB DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Bolt, Hex Transaxle Hydro Gear 314-0510 71170764 Washer (Order Parts From Transaxle 10040700 Keeper Belt Engine Manufacturer) 154778 Screw 165619 Rod Shift Hydro LT 142432 Guide Belt Pin Cotter 1/8xl 134683 76020416...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STB STEERING ASSEMBLY...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STB STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel Steedng 165854 Axle Asm Cast Iron LT 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 62661"1 Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1-518 X 16 Ga 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 169832...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STB 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 19131610...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STB DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 157032 DecalOper 160396 Decal V-Belt ,Schematic 172741 Decal Fender Auto 172737 Decal Hood Rh 172738 Decal Hood LH 173587 Decal Fend Reflector RH PPRO 172756 Decal Side Panel Logo 173589 Decal Fend Reflector LH PPRO 169210...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STB ENGINE I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 141296 137040 Line Fuel 20" Control Th/ch 27 LH Flag 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Plug Oil Drain Engine, Kohler Model CV16.5 (Order From Engine Manufacturer) 124028X (Order Parts From Engine...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STB MOWER LIFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 19131016 Washer 13/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 287611 Spring 2-1/8" 169484 105767X Pin Groove I 500 Zinc RetainerClip 126971X 12OOO0O2...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STB MOWER DECK • 40-_ - _145 2 55, _147 142 103 105 >21...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR16H42STB MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892X421 GuardTUV Idler Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 173442 72140506 Bolt 171598 Knob Round 138017 V-Belt, 42" Mower Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 144959 165460X421 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 Bracket Asm Deck 42"...
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 pumhaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for pads 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 SIGHTING "" ..-..CUT o- GUIDE SLopE- SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15° MAX. greater than 15°.), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I 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. 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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