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Poulan Pro PB19H42YT Operator's Manual

Poulan Pro PB19H42YT Operator's Manual

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iMPORTANT MANUAL
Do Not Throw Away
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
L:
P 1
42YT
LAWN TRACTOR
_k, WARNING:
Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and
Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result
in serious injury.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION
DURING
OPERATION
Visit our website:
www.poulan-pro.com
403320
01.09.06
VB
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 iMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OPERATOR'S MANUAL _k, WARNING: Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 42YT LAWN TRACTOR ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website: www.poulan-pro.com 403320 01.09.06...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers DANGER: THiS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET ANDTHROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS COULD RESULT iN SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH. Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, WARNING: in order to prevent ac- discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE • Never operate machine in a closed area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to •...
  • Page 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline Capacity 2.5 Gallons • Read and observe the safety rules. and type: Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) and using your tractor. SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Follow the instructions under"Maintenance"...
  • Page 5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Slope Sheet (2) Keys ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping puposes. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means ADJUST SEAT (See Fig.
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY • Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged ,/CHECKL IS T position" (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE section of this manual). WISH TOASSURE THATYOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- • Roll tractor forward off skid. FORMANCE AND SATISFAC TION FROM THIS QUALITY Remove banding holding the deflector shield up against PRODUCT.
  • Page 7 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. I'*,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH SLOW CHOKE FAST IGNITION SWITCH (®) ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER...
  • Page 8 OPERATION KNOW YOU R 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. 03104 FIG.
  • Page 9 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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 10 OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) (See Fig. 7) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the in operating position.
  • Page 11 OPERATION (See Figs. TO TRANSPORT 3 and REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse position.
  • Page 12 OPERATION ADD GASOLINE COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of then move throttle control to fast position.
  • Page 13 OPERATION CAUTION: At any time, during step 4, I 1_ there may be movement of the drive wheels. • 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.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS V" Check Brake Operation t," Check Tire Pressure v" Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems v" A Check for Loose Fasteners C Check/Replace Mower Blades i,"...
  • Page 15 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE Always observe safety rules when performing any main- For best results mower blades must be sharp. Replace tenance, worn, bent or damaged blades. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use onlya replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest tractor.
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 15) Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush Determine temperature range expected before oil change. until bright. All oil must meet API service classification C. •...
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE ENGINE OiL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. FUEL FILTER MUFFLER FiG. 16 Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age.

  • Page 18: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. WARNING:TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. •...
  • Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Slide mower out from under right side of tractor. IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front link (E) and rear lift liks (C) from tractor. (See Figs.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSi shown on tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT NOTE: Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8". (See Fig. 27) Recheck measurements, adjust ifnecessary until front Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. tip of blade is 1/8"...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER See Fig. 29) Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set at the factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable. If damage has occurred to affect the erate explosive gases.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig.30) TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY WARNING: Do not short battery (See Fig. 31) • Raise hood. other object to contact both terminals Unsnap headlight wire connector. terminals by allowing a wrench or any at the same time.

  • Page 24: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ENGINE of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: iT iS IMPORTANTTOPREVENTGUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIALFUEL SYSTEM PARTSSUCH gasoline in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK...

  • 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 Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Weak or dead battery.
  • Page 26 TROU LESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine dies when Reverse operation system 1. Turn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

  • Page 27: War Ranty

    LiMiTED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi- als and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase 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 28 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. & 1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure.
  • Page 29 NOTES...
  • Page 30 PARTS S RVICE This 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 Parts and service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 •...