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Poulan Pro PD185H42STC Owner's Manual

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For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983
IMPORTANT MANUAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PD185H42STC
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
www.mymowerparts.com
Do Not Throw Away
02777
WARNING:
Read this Owner's Man u al and follow all
Warnings and Safety Instructions. Fail ure
to do so can re sult in serious in ju ry.
191794 02.25.04 RD
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 MODEL: Read this Owner's Man u al and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult in serious in ju ry. PD185H42STC LAWN TRACTOR ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION 191794 02.25.04 RD Printed in U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I.
  • Page 3 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.0 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ):...

  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer Steering 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Boot Steering Wheel Steering (1) Knob Insert Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube Slope Sheet...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ASSEMBLY • Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion dis en gaged position" (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the Op er a tion section of this manual). SEAT SHOULDER BOLT • Roll tractor forward off skid. •...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE RETAINER SPRING The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SHOULDER SPEC I FI CA TIONS”...

  • Page 9: Operation

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST IGNITION REVERSE HIGH SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE LIGHTS ON ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE...
  • Page 10 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference.

  • Page 11: How To Use Your Tractor

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while op- erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs.
  • Page 12 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- TO OPERATE ON HILLS JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT” in the Operation sec tion of this manual). WARNING: Do not drive up or down •...

  • Page 13: Before Starting The Engine

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fi fteen CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL sec onds per minute.

  • Page 14: Operation

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION • Slowly move motion control lever to full forward position MULCHING MOWING TIPS and hold for fi ve (5) seconds, or approximately 40 feet. IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER Slowly move lever to full reverse position and hold for HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH.

  • Page 15: Maintenance Schedule

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling...

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL EDGE UP ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- BLADE te nance. CEN TER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance LOCK WASHER at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
  • Page 17 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) • Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor. Determine temperature range expected before oil change. •...
  • Page 18 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MAINTENANCE CLAMP MUFFLER CLAMP Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age. FUEL FILTER SPARK PLUGS FIG. 17 Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever CLEANING occurs fi...

  • Page 19: Service And Adjustments

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. •...

  • Page 20: Service And Adjustments

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20) • Raise mower to its highest position. MANDREL • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bot tom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same or within "D"...
  • Page 21 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BELT INSTALLATION - TO CHECK BRAKE • Carefully work new belt down onto the input pulley. • Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- •...
  • Page 22 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY MOTION CONTROL NEUTRAL (See Fig. 28) LEVER LOCK GATE WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, fl ame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat ter ies.
  • Page 23 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Lift seat pan to raised position. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED battery HOOD cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. • Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.

  • Page 24: Storage

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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 IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the trac tor with FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gas o line in the tank inside a building...

  • Page 25: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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 fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug.
  • Page 26 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department.
  • Page 27 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi- als and work man ship. 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 fi...

  • Page 28: Repair Parts - Tractor

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE POLICY ® ® WARRANTY Issued January 1980 LIMITED WARRANTIES Revised January 1991 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, trans mis sion, 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 pur pos es, which is...
  • Page 29 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 www.mymowerparts.com...

  • Page 30: Parts And Service

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 PARTS AND SERVICE Your POULAN PRO product has been expertly en gi neered and carefully manu fac tured to rigid quality stan dards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit.

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