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Poulan Pro PR1742STF Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT
MANUAL
Poulan
Do Not Throw Away
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL:
PR1742STF
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
183o46 Bey. 1 3.2o.o2 RV
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Do Not Throw Away Poulan WARNING: OWNER'S MANUAL Read this Owner's Manual follow all Warnings Safety Instructions. Failure do so MODEL: result in serious injury. PR1742STF LAWN TRACTOR Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation 183o46 Bey. 1 3.2o.o2 RV Printed in U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers _J= 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 •...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES :Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers & & • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Look for this symbol to point out im- Stop machine if anyone enters the area. portant safety precautions. It means Never carry passengers or children even with the blades CAUTION!I!

  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS onyourpumhaseof a newtractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.00 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE-30 (above 32°1 =) remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service SAE 5W-30 (below32°F)
  • Page 5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Seat Steering Wheel Steenng Wheel Insert (1) Washer Steering 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Extension Shaft (1) Knob_ Sleeve Slope Sheet Steering Steering Adapter (1) Large Flat Washer Locknut 1/2-20 (2) Keys (1) Locknut 1/4-28 _l-x 1-1/4 (1) Oil Drain Tube...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    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 INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 10, for location and Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. function of controls) Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher secudng seat to cardboard pecking and set aside for assembly of seat •...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: SHIPPING PURPOSES, CHECK TIRE PRESSURE MULCHER PLATE PREATTACHED YOUR MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED The tires on your tractor were ovednflated at the factory for WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THAT CAME PACKED shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON.

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BA'I-I'ERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT 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 illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION SWITCH UGHT SWITCH A'R'ACHMENT...
  • 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 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) "ENGAGED" POSITION Gauge wheels are propedy adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in LIFT LEVER operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in HIGH PosmoN proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.
  • Page 13 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) When starting the engine forthe first time or ifthe engine has CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the from the tank to the engine.

  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER • Mower should be propedy leveled for best mowing HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. •...
  • Page 15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FILL ,.OATES ASREGU RSERV, cEYOU COMPLETE f__"_E R V IC E D AT E S Check Brake Operalion Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades LubticaOon Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts...
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL EDGE UP BLADE ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at FLAT high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See"TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLEAN BAI-FERY AND TERMINALS OIL DRAIN VALVE Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. CLOSED • Disconnect BLACKbatterycable first then RED battery ooc;Eg " cable and remove battery from tractor. .'"...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) Yourengine willnot run properly usinga dirtyair filter. Clean Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of,operation or equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. every season.
  • Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS" Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • To lower front of mower loosen nut=E-on both front links an equal number of tums. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or • When distance"D"is 1/8" to 1/2" Iowerat front than rear, driveway.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove bolt IDLER upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting bolt keep- PULLEYS ers. Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley. Install new belt by reversing above procedure. PULLEY CLUT( IDLER...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - • Connect each end ofthe RED cable tothe POSITIVE (+) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to dght) terminal of each battery, taking care notto short against when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- chassis.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SEAT NNECTOR FIG. 29 TERMINAL KEPS FIG. 31 ENGINE TO ADJUST THROI-rLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 32) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Checkadjustment as POSITIVE (RED) CABLE NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE...

  • Page 24: Storage

    STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare yourtractorfor storage at the end of the season or ifthe 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 DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not =CHOKED" properly. See =TO START ENGINE" in Operafion section. Engine flooded. Walt several minutes before attempting to start. Bed spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine conUnues to run Faulty operator-safety presence contro_ system. Check wiring, switches and connec_ons. 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.
  • Page 27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STF, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE AM_M_ER STARTER WH,_ ' © ' O'-_-- <opT,:) _ ..dLUTCH/BRAK_ _N O_ D BLACK (PEDAL UP) WNI_ SEAT SWITCH IGNITION ..L- - _ _ =...

  • Page 28: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STF, PRODUCT NO, 954 56 64-92 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STF, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 74760412 176689 Battery Box Switch Interlock Push-In 176138 175685 Harness Socket Light...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STF, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STF, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x.75 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X012 Dash P/L 72140608 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel Dash Lh...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STF, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 DRIVE • 51 °...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STF, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peedess (206-545C) 175410 Engine Pulley (Order parts from transaxle 71170764 Bolt Hex manufacturer) 10040700 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16 146682...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STF, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 STEERING ASSEMBLY 51_S "...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STF, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 180656 Wheel Steering 172393 Axle Asm Cast Iron LT 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing RaceThrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STF, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 SEAT ASSEMBLY _-.--15 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 171683 Seat 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc X 1...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STF, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Decal V-Belt Schematic 156369 DecalOper 160396 176305 Decal Fender Side 176307 Decal Hood Rh 176308 Decal Hood LH 173587 Decal Fender Reflector RH...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STF, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 ENGINE "41 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STF, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170551 Control Th/ch Flag 177204o8 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 112 Engine, Briggs Model 31G777 (Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer) Muffler Exhaust 137352 Washer Lock 5/16...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STF, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 MOWER DECK ,146 >21...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STF, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION " 165892X421 Mower Dock Assembly, 42" 180532 Bracket Asm. Noseroller LH 72140506 Bolt 132264 Roller, Nose 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 180533 Bracket Asm.
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STF, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 MOWER LIFT 29__ //27 ./'_ 161718...

  • Page 43: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STF, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 64-92 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 15946O 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...
  • Page 44 NOTES...

  • Page 45: Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the odginal consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects materials and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date of pumhase by the original 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 46 ECU.SE" WARRANTY ECu.s " issued January 1980 Revised January 1991 LIMITED WARRANTIES NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted Peedess Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company ("Tecumseh"), subject to the limitations contained below, will,at itsoption, 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 commemial or rental purposes, which is found upon examination by any Tecumseh Authodzed Service Outlet or by Tecumseh's factory in G rafton, Wisconsin, tobe DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL...
  • Page 47 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 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...

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