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IMPORTANT
MANUAL
Do Not Throw Away
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PD 1842 STA
LAWN TRACTOR
WARNING:
Read this Owner's Manual and follow all Warn-
ings and Safety Instructions.
Failure to do so
can result in serious injury.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION
DURING
OPERATION
184564 Rev. 3 2.7.03
JH
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 Warn- ings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. PD 1842 STA LAWN TRACTOR ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION 184564 Rev.
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLEOF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWINGOBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULTIN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, •...
  • Page 3 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 tN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. & • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
  • Page 4 C0N_;RATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give 3ASOLINE CAPACITY 2.0 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ 01LTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)
  • Page 5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Seat Steering Wheel Steering (1) Washer Wheel Insert 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Steering Gauge Wheel Extension _,teerln Shaft Bar(4) Adjusting ! __sS_eevrle I° (4) Wheels (4) Clevis Pins (4) Retainer Springs Steering Adapter (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14Ga.
  • 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 Get off seat without moving its adjusted position• Remove banding holding the deflector shield up against tractor• • Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely• (See DRIVE TRACTOR SKID eration section for location and function controls) _ILWARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE MULCHER CHECKTIRE PRESSURE PLATEWAS PREATTACHEDTOYOUR MOWER.THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED WITH THE MULCHING BLADES The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory THAT CAME PACKED SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON. for shipping purposes, Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.
  • Page 9 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • Page 10 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION A'FrACH MENT SWITCH LIGHT 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 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 "ENGAGED" POSITION in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut ATTACHMENT relatively high; the second to desired height. LIFT LEVER • HIGH POSITION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) ATTACHMENT Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly CLUTCH LEVER...
  • Page 13 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL 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 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UPGRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN formance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the AFTER EACH USE. Service and Adjustments section of this manual. •...
  • Page 15 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ._/_o_. _o_ _/_ AS YOU COMPLETE "_1,_--_ _-_?'_'_/" ,_>/_-"_-_.'_y_'_ SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level c ean Battery and Terminals I# # Check Transaxle...
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL EDGE UP ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- BLADE tenance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION tf 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 17 MAINTENANCE NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is OIL DRAIN VALVE maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BA'N-ERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak"...
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL FILTER AIR FILTER (See Fig. 15) Yourengine will not runproperly usinga dirtyair filter. Clean Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in every season.
  • Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key to "STOP"...
  • Page 20 • SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front links are equal in length. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same or driveway.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT • Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is (See Fig. 22) still greater than five (5) feet in highest gear, further The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- ENGINE _ MENT PULLEY If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) C LUTCHIN GG____._H----'_-< _ when wheels are positioned straight fonNard, remove steer- IDLER ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - TERMINAL KEPS • Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE COVER (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 31) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: •...
  • Page 25 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 IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANTTO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the tractor with FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gasoline in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR,...
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Will not start Engine not"CHOKED _ properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Replace spark plug. Bud spark plug. Dirty air filter.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check widng, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department. engaged Poor cut-uneven Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade.
  • Page 28 NOTES...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 94-86 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) W_iTE BLACK • WHiTe: CLUTCH / BRAKE , (PEDAL UP) I BLUE BLLIE FUEL t ....LINE IGNITION SWITCH (CW'rCH OFF) I GREEN , •...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 94-86 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 94-86 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp " 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 176689 Box Battery 176137 Switch Interlock 183759 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 94-86 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES .._259 _258 chassis elffe sv_'o...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 94-86 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X012 Dash 72140608 Bolt RdHd Sqnk. 3/8-16 Unc x 1 174996 Panel Asm.
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842STA, PRODUCT NO. 9_ 56 94-86 DRIVE 26 27...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 94-86 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless (206-545C) 175410 ..Engine Pulley (Order parts from transaxle manu- 71170764 Bolt Hex facturer) 10040700 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 154778...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 94-86 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 94-86 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 180656 Wheel Steering 184706 Axle Asm Front 169840 Spindle Asm Lh 169839 Spindle Asm Rh 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1 5/8 X 16ga 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 175121...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 94-86 ENGINE °1i _105 "_'33 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170805 Control Throt/Ch Flag 123487X Clamp Hose BIk Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20xl/2 17720408 137040 Line Fuel 20"...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 94-86 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 171683 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 140551 72050412 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt 134300...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 94-86 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 176305 156369 Decal Fender Decal Instruction Operat 173589 Decal Reflector LH English/French 172743 160396 Decal V-belt Schematic 42" Decal Ins Strg Wh 186163 Decal Hood Rh 173587...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 94-86 MOWER LIFT 29 _2_23 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 184432 Plunger Asm. 2876H Spring 159476 Shaft Asm Lift 169484 Retainer Clip 178981 Pin Groove 126971X Rod Adj. Lift 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 73350600...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 94-86 MOWER DECK 132 91 ;147 .134 117 _ • 106''_ 102 J 103 105 ' /,;" 10t/V 9----= 42 deck_man-t-path_4.
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 94-86 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 182032X421 Bracket Noseroller LH Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 180532 72140506 Bolt 132264 Roller Nose 138017 Bracket Noseroller RH Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 180533 165460 Bracket Asm Deck 42"...
  • Page 44 NOTES...
  • Page 45 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrantsto the originalconsumerpurchaserthatthis product as manufactured is free from defectsin materi_ als and workmanship. For a peried of two (2) years from date of purchaseby the originalconsumerpurchaser,we will repairor replace, at our option,withoutcharge for parts or labor incurredin replacingparts,any part whichwe find to be defectivedue to materialsor workmanship.
  • Page 46 SERVICE POLICY WARRANTY TECUMSE_ TECUMSEH Issued January 1980 Revised January 1991. LIMITED WARRANTIES NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A, Products Warranted Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company ("Tecumseh"), subject to the limitations contained below, will,at its option, repair or replace, without charge for parts or labor only, any part of a new Power Train Component (which as used herein means and includes the transaxle, gear box, transmission, differential and right angle drives, and any part of the Power Train Component), EXCEPT any new Power Train Component incorporated in equipment used for commercial or rental purposes, which is found upon examination by any Tecumeeh Authorized Service Outlet or byTecumseh's factory in Grafton, Wisconsin, to be DEFECTIVE...
  • Page 47 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL "4 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
  • 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...