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IMPORTANT
MANUAL
Do Not Throw
Away
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL:
PR185H42STA
LAWN TRACTOR
_k
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
279920 PR185H42STA
\
174399
2.16.00 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 and follow all Warnings Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious PR185H42STA injury. LAWN TRACTOR ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTION DURING OPERATION 279920 PR185H42STA 174399 2.16.00 RD 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. GENERALOPERATION DO NOT: •...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers & • Besure the area isclear of other people before mowing. Look for this symbol to point out important Stop machine if anyone enters the area. safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! • Never carry passengers or children even withtba blades BECOME ALERTff! YOUR SAFETY IS IN-...
  • Page 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS • Read and observe the safety roles. GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.0 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR • Followa regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. OILTYPE(API-SF/SC-JSH): SAE 30 (above 32°F) • Followthe instructionsunder the"Customer Responsi- SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) bilities' and "Storage"...
  • Page 5 UNASC;EMBLED PARTS Seat Steering Wheel Steedng Wheellnse_ (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steedng Extension Shaft (1) Knob Steering (1) Hex Bolt (1) Shoulder 3/8-16 x I Bolt 5/16-18 Sleeve Steering Adapter Slope Sheet W Large Flat asher (1) Lock washer 3/8 (2) Keys...
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section, page 10, for location and function controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to LABEL its highest position. • Release parkingbrake bydepressingclutclVorake pedal. • Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See =TOTRANSPORT"...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 4) BELTS NOTE: Ifyou installed the mulchingbladesyou willneed toinstall mulcherplate. See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments •...
  • Page 9 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Leam and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE...
  • Page 10 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize youmeff with the locations of vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION ATTACHMENT SWITCH SWITCH AMMETER CLUTCH...
  • Page 11 OPERATION The operation of anytractor can result in foreign objects thrown into theeyes, whioh 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 12 OPERATION • TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly r& offthe ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in CAUTION: Do not driveup or down hills with slopes greeter than 15 °...
  • Page 13 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE Insert key into ignition and tum key clockwise "START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than (See Fig. 15) CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start •...
  • Page 14 OPERATION • Sifting in the tractor seat, startengine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds.
  • Page 15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MA, r .A.CE SC.EOUL FILL IN DATES _.j_._/_, _./_/_S" AS YOU COMPLETE BEGO'AR SERV'CE ..#_._O_._/_.._.'4,_._ Check Operator Presence Inted°ck Systems Check for Loose Fasteners 11_7 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling I1 # Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension...
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING ASSEMBLY EDGE UP Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- BLADE nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor raq uiras more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SAE VISCOSITY GRADES BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. .20 • 0• 30° 32o 40_ 60°...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Install replacement oil filter by tuming clockwise until CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS rubber gasket contacts mounting surface, then tighten filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn. To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Fill crankcase withnew oil(See ='1"O CHANG E ENGINE cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are OIL"...
  • Page 19 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" posRion. • Turn ignition key"OFF" and remove key. •...
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21) • To raise front of mower, loosen nut =F" from trunnion on Raise mower to its highest position. both front links, Tighten nut =E" on both front links an equal number of turns. •...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) 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 'q'O REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig. 28) - TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT • Position front wheels straight ahead. • Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstailation and tires (dimensions "A"...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BAI-I'ERY (See Fig. 32 and 33) WASHERS RETAINING nals by allowing a wrench or any other CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- object to contact both terminals at the AXLE COVER same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets,...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS " Choke should be closed. Ifit isnot, loosen casing clamp 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 25 STORAGE Immediately prepareyour tractor for storage at the end ofthe • If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not season or ifthe 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 where fumes may reach an open flame...
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will nut start Out of fuel, Fill fuel tank. Engine not "CHOKED _ properly. See =TO START ENGINE" in Operation sec_on. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air fitter.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Check wiring, switches and con_s. If not Engine continues to run Faulty oper_or-safety presence control system. corrected,contact an authodzed sen,ice center/ when operator leaves seat with attachment department. clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Wom, bent or loose blade.
  • Page 28 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STA SCHEMATIC BATTERY STARTER wHrrE (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH J ..WHITE SEAT SWITCH i(_) (CLUTCH OFF) GROUNDING BL_CK CONNECTOR HOUR METER • SPARK (OPTIONAL) IGNITION PLUG UNIT (2 PLUGS ON FUEL _ "PNIN CYL, ENGINES) BLUE CHARGING SYSTEM...
  • Page 30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STA ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STA ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 156417 Case Battew 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 166180 Fuse 15 Amp...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBERPR185H42STA CHASSIS...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEl NUMBER PR185H42STA CHASSIS PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis 169061 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/6-16 X .75 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X012 Dash P/L 721406O8 Bolt Cardage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel Dash Lh 145660 ClipTinnerman 172108 Panel Dash Rh 159639X428 Hood LT/PL 126938X...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STA DRIVE _.-'202 _150 36 35...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STA DRIVE PARr 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 PinCotter 1/8xl 134683 76320416 Strap Torque Lh Hydro...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STA STEERING ASSEMBLY ,_ - q-------- 3a...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STA STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel Steedng 165854 Axle Asm Cast Iron LT 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 62661"1 Beedng Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 120O0029 Ring Klip#15304-75 169832...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STA SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 171683 Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20x1-1/2 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 140551 134300 Spacer Split 28x 88 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 121250X Spring Cprsn Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STA DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 157032 DecaIOper 172743 Decal Ins Strg Whl 172741 Decal Fender Auto 160396 Decal V-Belt Schematic 172738 DecalHood LH 172737 Decal Hood Rh 174402 Decal Side Panel Logo 145005 Decal Bat Dan/Psn 174410 Decal HP Engine 133671...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STA ENGINE _"" I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STA ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 148875 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 114-20 x 5/8 Engine BriggsModel 407777 (Order Parts from Engine Mfg.) 149723 Muffler, Asm. Twin Lo-Tone 16C589 Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 RH 159955 Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 LH 150176 Bolt 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STA MOWER DECK ' 23 119 118J_.
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STA MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892X421 Knob Round Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 171598 Bolt 144959 7214O506 V-Belt, 42" Mower 138017 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 74760616 165460X421 Bracket Asm Noseroller LH...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STA MOWER LIFT 25 24 .i_, _ 161718...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STA MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 105767X Pin Groove I 500 Zinc 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 120183X Beadng Nylon BIk 629 Id 125631X...
  • Page 46 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer pumheser 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 parts or labor incurred in replacing pads, any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship.
  • Page 47 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. 15 ° MAX. greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not...
  • 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...

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