Poulan 187301 manual

MODEL NO . PO17H42STB 17.0 HP 42 Inc h La wn T ractor F or P ar ts and Ser vice, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 F or T echnical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 187301 05.27.03 TR PRINTED IN U .S.A. 00420-poulan[...]

2 DO NO T: • Do not turn on slopes unless necessar y , and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possib le. • Do not mow near drop-offs , ditches, or embankments . The mower could suddenly turn ov er if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge cav es in. • Do not mow on wet g rass. Reduced traction could cause slidin[...]

3 • Be sure the area is clear of other people bef ore mowing. Stop machine if any one enters the area. • Nev er carr y passengers or children ev en with the blades off . • Do not mow in re verse unless absolutely necessary . Al wa ys look down and behind bef ore and while backing. • Ne ver carry children. They ma y fall off and be seriously[...]

4 PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): F orward: 5.2 Re verse: 2.7 Tire Pressure: F ront: 14 PSI Rear : 12 PSI Charging System: 3 Amps Batter y [...]

5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Bolt (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Lock Washer 1/2 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Oil Drain Tube[...]

6 ASSEMBL Y T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A sock et wrench set will make assembly easier . Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge Utility knif e When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the oper ating po si tion (seated be hind the steer ing wh[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y NO TE: Y ou may no w roll or dr ive y our tractor off the skid. F ollow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remo v e the tractor from the skid . T O ROLL TRA CT OR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and function of con trols) • Press lift le ver plunger and raise attachment lift le ver to its highest po si tion. • [...]

8 ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE Y OU OPERA TE AND ENJO Y Y OUR NEW TRAC- T OR, WE WISH T O ASSURE THA T Y OU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISF ACTION FR OM THIS QU ALITY PRODUCT . PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLO WING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions hav e been completed. ✓ No remaining loose par ts in car ton. ✓ Batter y is properly prepared and[...]

9 OPERA TION These symbols ma y appear on your tr actor or in literature supplied with the product. Lear n and understand their mean- ing. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PR[...]

10 OPERA TION KNO W Y OUR TRA CT OR READ THIS O WNER'S MANU AL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR TRA CT OR Compare the illustrations with y our tractor to f amiliar ize y ourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Sav e this manual f or future ref erence. Our tractors conf or m to the safety standards of the Ameri[...]

11 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thrown into the e yes, which can result in severe e ye dam age. Alwa ys wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating y our trac- tor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. W e rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. IMPOR[...]

12 BEFORE ST ARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in y our tractor has been shipped, from the f actor y , already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tr actor on le vel ground. • Remov e oil fi ll cap/dipstic k and wipe clean, reinser t the dipstick and scre w cap tight, wait f or a f ew seconds , remov[...]

13 ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not ov erfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane . (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead o xide deposits and reduce valv e life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 da ys to [...]

14 00272 FIG. 8 MO WING TIPS • Mo wer should be properly le veled f or best mowing per- f ormance. See “T O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Ser vice and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used f or tr im- ming. • Dr ive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area[...]

15 MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE MAINTENANCE S[...]

16 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMO V AL (See Fig. 9) • Raise mower to highest position to allo w access to blades . • Remov e blade bolt, lock w asher and fl at washer se cur ing blade . • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up tow ards deck as sho wn. IMPORT ANT: TO ENSURE PR OPER ASSEMBL Y , CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH ST A[...]

17 02463 MAINTENANCE V- B E LT S Check V -belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary . The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear . TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission f an and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean f an or [...]

18 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spar k arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or damage. SP ARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after e v er y 100 hours of operation, whiche ver occurs fi rst. Spar k plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPECI[...]

19 CLUTCH SPRING SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 16 T O LEVEL MO WER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tr actor is par ked on le vel ground or drive wa y . Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICA TIONS” section of this manual). If tires are ov er or under infl ated, y ou will not proper ly adjust your mo wer . TRA CT OR W A[...]

20 FIG. 21 T O REPLA CE MO WER BLADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 21) The mower b lade dr iv e belt ma y be replaced without tools. P ar k the tractor on le vel surf ace. Engage parking brake . BEL T REMO V AL - • Remov e mower from tractor (See “T O REMO VE MO W ER” in this section of this manual). • W ork belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler [...]

21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 22 TRANSAXLE MO TION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 24) The motion control le v er has been pre set at the f actor y and adjustment should not be necessar y . • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. • Star t engine and mov e motion control lev er until tractor[...]

22 FIG. 26 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REMO VE WHEEL FOR REP AIRS (See Fig. 25) • Block up axle securely . • Remov e axle cover , retaining r ing and washers to allo w wheel remov al (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble . • On rear wheels only: align groo ves in rear wheel hub and axle. Inser t squ[...]

23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 28 T O REMO VE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 29) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector . • Stand in front of tractor . Grasp hood at sides, tilt to ward engine and lift off of tractor . • T o replace, rev erse abov e procedure. T O REPLA CE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder o[...]

24 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor f or storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used f or 30 days or more. W ARNING: Ne ver store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reac h an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en cl o sure. TRA CT OR Remov [...]

25 Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” proper ly . 2. See “T O ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait se veral min utes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spar k plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dir ty air fi lter. 5. Clean/replace air fi lter . 6. Dir ty fuel fi lter. 6. Rep[...]

26 PROBLEM CA USE CORRECTION Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections . If not when operator leaves corrected, contact an author ized service center/ seat with attachment depar tment. clutch enga g ed P oor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tight[...]

27 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB SCHEMA TIC BATTERY FUSE IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE WHITE RED BLACK ORANGE BLACK BROWN BLACK BLACK BLACK STARTER M SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR ATT'MENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH OFF) CLUTCH / BRAKE [...]

28 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 16 52 48 22 21 16[...]

29 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB ELECTRICAL 1 163465 Batter y 12 V olt 25 Amp 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 Unc x 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery 16 176138 Switch Interlock Push -In 21 175685 Har ness Asm Light W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cable Batter y 6 Ga 11"red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire,red 26 17[...]

30 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 208 13 208 11 1 209 2 9 208 209 209 209 5 5 207 209 142 209 142 17 29 28 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 145 37 209 37 24 26 25 26 25 31 24 30 35 209 26 33 10 26 34 35 18 14 38 14 206 212 chassis-pl.lt_stlt_26[...]

31 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168336X010 Dash 10 72140608 Bolt RdHd Sqnk. 3/8-16 Unc x 1 11 174996 P anel Asm. Dash Lh 12 145660 Clip Tinner man Gr ile P/L 13 172105X010 P anel Dash Rh 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 159639X428 Ho[...]

32 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB DRIVE 66 29 28 32 30 52 32 59 38 61 41 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 39 34 16 1 77 77 30 52 56 64 65 212 63 116 70 57 96 26 25 19 24 26 26 76 78 75 74 27 26 15 37 51 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 14 164 21 8 10 83 159 161 198 158 162 169 150 84 16 199 16 205 103 271 71 200 [...]

33 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - T ransaxle Hydro Gear Model 322- 0510 (Order par ts from the trans- axle manuf acturer) 8 165619 Rod, Shift 10 76020416 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 1 14 10040400 W asher Lock 1/4 15 74490544 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr . 5[...]

34 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB STEERING ASSEMBL Y 44 51 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_pl.lt_42[...]

35 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB STEERING ASSEMBL Y 1 140044X428 Wheel Steering Auto Blac k 2 175131 Axle Asm F ront 3 169840 Spin dle Asm Lh 4 169839 Spin dle Asm Rh 5 6266H Bear ing Race Thr ust Harden 6 121748X W ash er 25/32 x 1 5/8 x 16ga 7 19272016 W ash er 27/32 x 1 1/4 x 16 Ga 8 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 9 3366R Be[...]

36 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 13 4 72 78 81 3 16 78 23 45 14 38 40 engine-bs.1cyl_17 NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 170551 Control Throt /Ch Flag 2 17720408 Screw He x Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 3 - - - - - - Engine Br [...]

37 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB MO WER LIFT 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 lift-rh.1piece_3 1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/Plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 3 105767X Pin Groov e 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 W asher 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 6 120183X Bearing Nylon 7 1094[...]

38 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB SEA T ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 15 134300 Spac er Split 28 x 96 Y el Zinc 16 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt 17 123976X Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Zinc 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc Blkz-2A 22 73[...]

39 WHEELS & TIRES KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap V alve Tire 2 65139 Stem V alve 3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Ser vice 4 59904 T ube F ront (Ser vice Item Only) 5 106732X624 Rim Asm 6"front Ser vice 6 278H Fit ting Grease (F ront Wheel Only) 7 9040H Bear ing Flange (F ront Wheel Only) 8 106108X624 Rim Asm 8"rear Ser v[...]

40 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB MO WER DECK 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 37 184 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 142 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 48 59 19 4 3 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 42_deck_man-t-path_3 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 155[...]

41 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB MO WER DECK 1 165892 Mower Dec k Assembly , 42" 2 72140506 Bolt 3 138017 Brack et Asm F r . Swa y Bar 3/42 4 165460 Brack et Asm Deck 42" Swa y Bar 5 4939M Retainer Spr ing 6 178024 Bar Swa y Deck 8 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 25 Grade 8 patched 9 10030600 W asher , Lock 10 140296 W asher ,[...]

42 LIMITED W ARRANTY The Manuf acturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from def ects in materi- als and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase b y the or iginal consumer purchaser , we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge f or par ts or labor incurred[...]

43 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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. Make turns gradually to preven[...]

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