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IMPORTANT MANUAL
Do Not Throw Away
Poulan
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PR18542STA
WARNING
:
Read the Owner's Manual and follow
all Warnings and Safety Instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious
injury.
LAWNTRACTOR
279910 PR18542STA
Always
Wear Eye Protection
During
Operation
174397
2.16.00
JH
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Poulan OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING MODEL: Read the Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious PR18542STA injury. LAWNTRACTOR 279910 PR18542STA Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation 174397 2.16.00 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. DO NOT: GENERAL OPERATION •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sum the areaisclear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Look for this symbol to point out important • Never carry passengers or children even with the safety precautions.

  • Page 4: Safety Rules

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS onyour purchaseof anewtractor. 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/SG/SH): SAE 30 (above 32°F) remedy, please contact your nearest authodzed service SAE 5W-30 (below32°F) centre/department.
  • Page 5 UNASSEMBLED HARDWARE Steering Wheel Seat (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge /_Steedng vV_tee_l _nnsge rt Sleeve (1) Knob (1) Lock washer Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys Locknut (1) Large 5/16-18 Washer (2) Mulch_ Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1ol/4 Adapter...
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception ofthose 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

    ASSEMBLY TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 10, for location function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to LABEL its highest position. • Release parkingbreke by depressingclutch/brakepedal. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. •...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE IMPORTANT: SHIPPING PURPOSES, MULCHER PLATE PREATTACHED YOUR The tires on your tractor were ovednflated at the factory for MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THAT CAME...
  • Page 9 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BAI-rERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG,NEOH ENG,NEOFF O,'PRESSORE ',GHTSON OV_._T_.P I FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED...

  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize you rself withthe locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH SWITCH ATTACHMENT POSITION...
  • 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 If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to • Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • slower position. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See =TO AD- If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake JUST MOWER CU'I-I'ING HEIGHT"...
  • Page 13 OPERATION season. See Storage Instructionsfor additional information. When mowing large areas, sta/t by turningtothe rightso Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel that clippingswill discharge away from shrubs, fences, tank or permanent damage may occur. driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the I&C O o., o_°o.
  • Page 14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AS Y OO COMP, E FILL IN DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Irdedock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners 1_'7 Lubdcation Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Trenssxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension II_s Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension...
  • Page 15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- EDGE UP BLADE nance. CENTER BRAKE OPERATION HOLE If tractorrequires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. FLAT WASHER _, (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS • After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. Corrosion and dirton the battery and terminals can cause the • Refill engine with oil through oil till dipstick tube. Pour battery to "leak"...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES IMPORTANT; PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH MUFFLER KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage, USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE.
  • Page 18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Plase attachment clutch In "DISENGAGED" position. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. •...
  • Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT driveway. Make sure tires are pmpedyinflated (See =PROD- NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS UCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 21) (See Fig. 23) The mower blade ddve belt may be replaced without tools. Parkthe tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. assistance, there isa belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) • Block up axle securely. when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly •...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS KEPS NEGATIVE TERMINAL POSITIVE TERMINAL CHASSIS POSITIVE (RED) NEGATIVE CABLE (BLACK) CABLE CHARGED FIG. 30 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL • Raise hood. FIG. 28 • PuUbulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gdll, •...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE ADJUST THRO'rI"LE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 32) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should nct be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: •...

  • Page 24: Storage

    STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare yourtractorfor storage at the end ofthe 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 POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Fltl fuel tank. i 1. Out of fuel, Engine not "CHOKED" propedy. See =TO START ENGINE _ in Opemlton section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to starL Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections, if not corrected, contact an authorized se_vise canted when operator leaves seat with attachment department. clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Wom, bent or loose blade.
  • Page 27 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER PR18542STA SCHEMATIC BATTERy ©: FUSE STARTER BLACK WHn_ SOLENOID ..... CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED SWITCH BLACK BLACK BLACK (CLUTCH OFF) METER HOUR (OPTIONAL) IGNITION PLUG SPARK UNIT (2 PLUGS ON FUEL;...
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR18542STA ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 29 ............• • H, ....REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR18542STA ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 156417 Case Battery Mech Hinge 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 166181 Harness Socket Light 4152J Bulb, Light # 1156 4799J Cable Battery 146147...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR18542STA CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 13_.
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR18542STA CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis 169061 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x.75 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash Dash P/L 168337X012 72140608 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel Dash Lh 145660 ClipTinnerman 172108 Panel Dash Rh 1"7 159639X428 Hood LT/PL...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR18542STA DRIVE...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR18542STA DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Cover Pedal BIk Round Transaxle Peerless (206-545C) 8883R (Order parts from transaxle 140186 Engine Pulley LT/YT Bolt Hex manufacturer) 71170764 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 10040700 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16 123666X Pulley Transaxle 18"...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR18542STA STEERING ASSEMBLY 8 27 ___..---17...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR18542STA STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel Steering 165854 Axle Asm Stmp Dropped STLT 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 169832...
  • Page 36 • REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR18542STA " SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 171683 Seat 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc X 1 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20x1-1/2 19131610...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR18542STA DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Decal V-Belt Schematic 156369 DecaIOper 160396 Decal Hood Rh 172742 Decal Fender Side Lh 172737 Decal Fender Reflector RH 172738 Decal Hood LH 173587 Decal Fender Reflector LH 174402 Decal Side Panel Logo 173589...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR18542STA ENGINE • "81 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR18542STA ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 148875 Control, Throttle Engine Briggs Model 407777 (Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer) 149723 Muffler, Asm. Twin Lo-Tone 160589 Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 RH 159955 Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 LH 150176 Bolt 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 162797...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR18542STA MOWER DECK 153 154 _47 142 113 111 \\.\i \"...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR18542STA MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 V-Belt, 42" Mower Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 1449=,,9 72140506 Bolt 74760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Uric x 1 138017 Bracket Asm. Noseroller LH Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 132274 165460 Bracket Asm Deck 42"...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR18542STA MOWER LIFT 25 24 1/50 ..._ 161718 13 -_..--._...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR18542STA MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIP11ON 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 159471 105767X Pin Groove I 500 Zinc 120OO002 E Ring#5133-62 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 19211621 120183)( Beadng Nylon BIk 629 Id 125631X...
  • Page 44 NOTES...
  • Page 45 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer pumhaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship, For a pedod 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 46 SERVICE POLICY WARRANTY TECUMSEt't TECUMSEH IssuedJanuary 1980 Revised January 1991 LIMITED WARRANTIES PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted Peedess Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company ("Tecumsah"), 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 ofthe 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 Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet or by Tecumseh's factory in Grafton, Wisconsin, to be DE FECTIVE IN MATE RIAL...
  • 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 ally to prevent t,pping or loss of control. Exercise extreme I&...
  • 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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