Poulan PDB1842STA manual

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PDB1842ST A LA WN TRACTOR AL W A YS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERA TION W ARNING: Read this Owner's Man u al and follow all W arn- ings and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult in serious in ju ry . IMPOR T ANT MANUAL Do Not Throw A way 187733 04.10.03 TR Printed in U.S .A. 02478 00993-poulan_pro[...]

2 DO NO T : • Do not tur n on slopes unless necessar y , and then, turn slowly and gradually do wnhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drop-offs , ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn ov er if a wheel is ov er 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 slid[...]

3 W ARNING: In order to pre vent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, trans por t ing, ad just ing or making re- pairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug. W ARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you ma y lose control of the tractor . W ARNING: T ow only the attachments that are rec om[...]

4 Gasoline Capacity 2.0 Gallons and type: Uunleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter : 3.5 Pints W/O Filter : 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Cham pi on RC12YC (GAP: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): F orward: 1st 1.2 2nd 1.5 3rd 2.4 4th 3.5 5th 4.8 6th 5.3 Re verse: 1.5 Tire Pressure: F ront:[...]

5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Mulch Blades (2) Keys Slope Sheet Steering Extension Shaft Steering Adapter (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wh[...]

6 HO W T O SET UP Y OUR TRA CT OR INST ALL SEA T (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat bef ore tightening adjustment knob . • Remov e adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside f or assembly of seat to tractor . • Pivot seat upward and remo ve from the cardboard pac k- ing. Remov e the cardboard packing and discard. ?[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 2 02466 02464 SEA T P AN SHOULDER BOL T ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLA T W ASHER SEA T FIG. 3 SEA T P AN LABEL CHECK B A TTER Y (See Fig. 3) • Lift seat pan to raised position. • If this batter y is put into ser vice after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge batter y f or minimum of one hour at 6-10 [...]

8 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 4B T O CONVERT T O B A GGING OR DISCHARGING NO TE: The mulcher b lades will dis charge and bag grass , but f or best bagging and discharging install the high per- fo r mance blades . • Remov e mulcher plate and mulcher blades and install high perf or mance blades , (see BLADE REMO V AL in the MAINTENANCE sec tion of this man u al[...]

9 OPERA TION These symbols ma y appear on your tractor or in liter ature 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 R ULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR TRA CT OR Compare the illustrations with y our tractor to f amiliarize yourself with the locations of v arious controls and ad just ments. Sav e this manual for future ref erence. Our tractors conf orm to the safety standards of the America[...]

11 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thro wn into the eyes, which can result in severe e ye dam age . Al ways wear saf ety glass es or e ye shields while operating your tractor or per for m ing any adjustments or repairs. W e rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectac les or stan dard saf ety glasses. HO[...]

12 OPERA TION T O OPERA TE MO WER (See Fig. 8) Y our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing s witch. Any attempt by the oper ator to leav e the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut. • Low er mower with attachment lift control. • Star t mower blad[...]

13 OPERA TION 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 v alve lif e). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within [...]

14 MULCHING MO WING TIPS IMPORT ANT : FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUIL T -UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EA CH USE. • The spe cial mulch ing b lade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they f all onto the lawn they will disperse into the g rass and not be noticed. Also , the mulched [...]

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. 11) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to bla d e s. • Remov e blade bolt, lock washer and fl at wa sh er s e cur ing bla d e. • Install new or reshar pened blade with trailing edge up tow ards deck as sho wn. IMPORT ANT : T O ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBL Y , CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WI[...]

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 . FIG. 13 TRANSAXLE COOLING K eep transaxle free from b uild-up of dir t and chaff which can restrict cooling. FIG. 14 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air [...]

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 dam- age. SP ARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after e very 100 hours of operation, whiche ver occurs fi rst. Spar k plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPECI[...]

19 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS W ARNING: T O A V OID SE RI OUS IN JU R Y , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR ADJUST - MENTS: • Depress clutc h/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment c lutch in “DISENGA GED” position. • T urn ignition key to “ST OP” and remove ke y . [...]

20 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NUT "E" "D" "D" MANDREL FIG. 20 NUT "F" FRONT LINKS FIG. 21 FRONT -T O-BA CK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21) IMPORT ANT : DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-T O-SIDE. IF THE FOLLO WING FRONT -T O-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSAR Y , BE SURE TO AD JUST BO TH FRONT LINKS EQU AL LY S O MO WER WILL S[...]

21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 22 FIG. 23 IDLER PUL LEYS MANDREL PULLEY 1-1/2" 00238 JAM NUT WITH P ARKING BRAKE “ENGA GED” OPERA TING ARM NUT “A” T O CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 23) Y our tractor is equipped with an ad just able brak e system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than fi[...]

22 REPLA CING BA TTER Y (See Figs. 28 and 29) W ARNING: Do not shor t battery ter- mi nals by allowing a wrench or an y other object to contact both termi- nals at the same time. Bef ore con- necting battery , remove metal brace- lets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. P ositive terminal must be connected fi rst to prevent sparking from ac ci - den ta[...]

23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 28 FIG. 29 SEA T P AN KEPS NUT HEX BOL T POSITIVE (RED) CABLE NEGA TIVE (BLA CK) CABLE TER MI NAL CO VER • First connect RED batter y cable to positiv e (+) ter minal with he x bolt and keps nut as sho wn. Tighten securely . Slide ter minal cov er ov er terminal. • Connect BLA CK grounding cab le to negative (-)[...]

24 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor for stor age at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used f or 30 da ys or more. W ARNING: Never 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 bef ore storing in any en cl o sure. TRA CT OR Remov[...]

25 PROBLEM CA USE CORRECTION TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS 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 ver al minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spar k plug. 5. Dir ty air fi lter . 5. Clean/re[...]

26 PROBLEM CA USE CORRECTION TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-saf ety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections . If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized ser vice center/ with attachment clutc h department. engaged P oor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade.[...]

27 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDB1842ST A SCHEMA TIC BATTERY FUSE IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS 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 ([...]

28 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDB1842ST A ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 16 52 22 21 D . C . A M P E R E S 45 16[...]

29 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDB1842ST A ELECTRICAL 1 163465 Batter y 12 V olt 25 Amp 2 74760412 Bolt He x Hd 1/4-20 Unc x 3/4 8 176689 Bo x Batter y 16 176137 Switch Interlock 21 183759 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cab l e Batter y 6 Ga 11"red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire,red 26 175158[...]

30 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDB1842ST A CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 25 64 208 13 208 11 1 3 2 9 208 209 209 209 5 5 207 3 3 3 142 145 37 3 37 24 26 25 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 205 38 205 206 159 3 115 3 142 211 114 58 18 17 28 264 263 259 258 261 166 39 chassis_elite sv_pro_2[...]

31 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDB1842ST A CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Dra wbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X012 Dash 10 72140608 Bolt RdHd Sqnk. 3/8-16 Unc x 1 11 174996 P anel Asm. Dash Lh 13 175255 P anel Dash Rh 17 183393X428 Hood 18 126938X Bumper Hood 24 74780616 Bolt Fin [...]

32 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDB1842ST A DRIVE 29 28 112 14 41 38 39 89 57 69 51 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 26 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 212 55 63 116 70 77 61 22 27 26 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 13 84 15 79 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 16 66 96 26 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 150 81 21 8 10 169 82 156 165 168 166 163 14 15[...]

33 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDB1842ST A DRIVE KEY P AR T NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P AR T NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - T ransaxle P eerless (206-545C) (Order par ts from transaxle manu- f acturer) 2 146682 Spring Retur n Brake T/a Zinc 3 123666X Pulley T ransaxle 18” tires 4 12000028 Ring Retainer # 5100-62 5 121520X Strap T[...]

34 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDB1842ST A STEERING ASSEMBL Y 5 5 4 3 43 6 43 8 10 40 32 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 17 43 91 2 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 44 51 54 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 steering_pl.lt_29[...]

35 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDB1842ST A STEERING ASSEMBL Y 1 180656 Wheel Steering 2 184706 Axle Asm F ront 3 169840 Spin dle Asm Lh 4 169839 Spin dle Asm Rh 5 6266H Bear ing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X Wash er 25/32 x 1 5/8 x 16ga 8 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 10 175121 Link Drag Extended 11 10040600 Lock was h er 12 73940800 Nu[...]

36 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDB1842ST A 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 engine-bs.1cyl_48[...]

37 NO TE: All component dimensions giv en 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 B&S Model 31M777 (Order P ar ts F rom Engine Manuf acturer) 4 137352 Muffl er Exhaust 13 165291 Gasket 14 148456 T ube Drain Oil Easy 16 11050600 W asher Lock Ext T ooth 3/8 [...]

38 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDB1842ST A SEA T ASSEMBL Y KEY P AR T NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P AR T NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bush ing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 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 Spr ing Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt 17 123976X Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Zinc 21 17185[...]

39 WHEELS & TIRES KEY P AR T NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap V alve Tire 2 65139 Stem V alve 3 170455 Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Ser vice 4 59904 T ube F ront (Ser vice Item Only) 5 106732X421 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 106108X421 Rim Asm 8"rear Ser v[...]

40 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDB1842ST A MO WER LIFT 36 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 50 26 49 lift-rh.1pc.stlt_12[...]

41 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDB1842ST A MO WER LIFT 1 184432 Plunger Asm. 2 159476 Shaft Asm Lift 3 178981 Pin Groov e 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 W asher 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 6 120183X Bear ing Nylon 7 175830 Grip Handle 11 139865 Link Lift Lh 12 139866 Link Lift Rh 13 4939M Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link F ront 16 7335080[...]

42 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDB1842ST A MO WER DECK 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 155 102 102 104 103 105 106 104 105 106 103 101 132 95 94 182 91 183 132 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 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 4[...]

43 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDB1842ST A MO WER DECK 1 182032X421 Mower Dec k Assembly , 42" 2 72140506 Bolt 3 138017 Brac ket Asm F r . Swa y Bar 3/42 4 165460 Brac ket Asm Dec k 42" Swa y Bar 5 4939M Retainer Spring 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 as[...]

44 NO TES[...]

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

46 T E C U M S E H ® 00661- te cumseh Issued Jan uar y 1980 Re vised January 1991 T E C U M S E H ® 00661-tecumseh SER VICE POLICY W ARRANTY LIMITED W ARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR PO WER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products W arranted P eerless Gear and Machine Division of T ecumseh Products Company (“T ecumseh”), subject to the limitations contai[...]

47 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[...]

Y our 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. FOR SER VICE OR REPLACEMENT P ARTS: 1. Consult your dealer/place of purchase. 2. Consult the yellow pages of your phone[...]