Poulan Pro PR20PH42STB manuel d'utilisation

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PR20PH42STB LAWN TRACTOR Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation WARNING: Read this Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. IMPORT ANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 183048 2.14.02 JH Printed in U.S.A.[...]

2 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. SAFETY RULES I . GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machin[...]

3 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers SAFETY RULES Look for this symbol to point out im- portant safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transport- ing, adjusting or making repairs, al- ways disconnect spark plug wire and place wire [...]

4 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: W/ FILTER: 4.0 PINTS W/O FILTER: 3.75 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: .040") GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 0 – 5.5 REVERSE: 0 – 2.4 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 P SI REAR: 10[...]

5 UNASSEMBLED P ARTS Steering Wheel (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat Steering Wheel Inser t Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys[...]

6 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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A socket wrench set[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 3 SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLAT WASHER SEAT NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardb[...]

8 FIG. 4 ASSEMBL Y DEFLECTOR SHIELD LATCH HOOKS MULCHER PLATE IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THAT CAME PACKED SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON. YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE BEST BLADES FOR BAGGING [...]

9 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled. See ?[...]

10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED MOWER LIFT DANGER, KEEP [...]

11 AMPS 60 0 60 OPERA TION 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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. FIG. 5 Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the Americ[...]

12 OPERA TION CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, before leav- ing the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 6) Always operate engine at full throttle. • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bag[...]

13 OPERA TION LOW POSITION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut. • Lower mower with attachment lift control. • Start mower [...]

14 OPERA TION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set parking brak[...]

15 OPERA TION FIG. 10 PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is running. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel-[...]

16 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 SCHEDULE E V [...]

17 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACT OR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper [...]

18 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES FIG. 14 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt[...]

19 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PRODUCT SPEC[...]

20 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from s[...]

21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO- SIDE. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front i[...]

22 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANSMIS- SION” in the Operation section of this manual. TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) [...]

23 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 25) • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key. • Replace washers and snap retaini[...]

24 CLAMP SCREW FIG. 30 FIG. 29 SWIVEL CLAMP SCREW STOP ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 29) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move throttl[...]

25 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result. IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE EN[...]

26 ST ORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACT OR Remove mower from trac[...]

27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 6[...]

28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Engine continues to run 1 . Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves corrected, contact an authorized service center/ seat with attachment department. clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade [...]

29 BATTERY FUSE RED RED RED RED BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK IGNITION UNIT SPARK PLUGS GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK ORANGE BROWN M SOLENOID WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOU[...]

30 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STB ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 50 21 79 22 81 D . C . A M P E R E S 45 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 55 52 16[...]

31 KEY P AR T N O . N O . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 UNC X 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 1 0 145211 B olt, BTR FRT 1/4-20 x 7.5 1 1 150109 H o ld Down Battery, Front 1 2 145769 Nut, Push, Nylon 1 6 176138 S w i tch Interlock Push-In 21 175688 Harness [...]

32 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STB CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 209 158 74 30 159 209 13 3 31 1 9 157 156 10 26 144 25 26 10 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 143 60 60 17 29 145 161 166 37 37 209 11 209 209 20 59 28 166 166 154 209 166 155 166 209 54 58 54 14 14 38 38 213 214 3 2 206[...]

33 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 174619 C hassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x3/4 9 163976X428 Dash 1 0 72140608 B olt 3/8-16 x 1 1 1 167203 Panel Dash Lh 1 3 178298 Panel Dash Rh 1 4 17490608 S crew Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 1 7 175260X428 Hood 2 0 162026 Plate Battery 2 5 19131312 W asher 13/32 X 13/[...]

34 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STB DRIVE 29 28 30 52 32 37 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 34 16 1 77 77 241 32 30 52 57 25 19 24 26 26 76 78 75 74 27 26 59 19 219 221 221 220 222 221 19 51 51 250 19 19 6 231 239 33 239 238 52 237 233 240 232 241 235 242 221 215 224 225 223 223 223 223 226 226 234 236 227 218 217 244 254 254 51 6 228 229 [...]

35 KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions give in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STB DRIVE 1 - - - - - - Transaxle (Order parts from transaxle manufacturer) Hydro gear Model 323-0510 6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 9 179333 C l utch Elec 1 5 7449[...]

36 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STB STEERING ASSEMBLY 11 5 87 5 87 4 3 43 6 43 8 40 32 8 6 46 46 8 6 2 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 29 29 82 10 38 12 72 1 37 36 37 41 73 42 88 71 29 17 29 43 91[...]

37 KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STB STEERING ASSEMBLY 1 180656 Wheel Steering 2 172393 A x le Cast Lt Machined 3 169840 S pindle Asm LH 4 169839 S pindle Asm RH 5 6266H B earing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X W asher 25/32 X 1-5/8[...]

38 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STB ENGINE 102 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 62 6 5 72 13 26 25 4 8 32 31 34 33 37 33 39 17 16 17 3 81 23 45 14 38 15 KEY P AR T N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 175437X428 Control Throttle 3 - - - - - - - - Engine, Briggs Model 407777 (Order parts from engine mfg.) 4 149723 M u ffler Asm Twin L[...]

39 KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 171684 Seat 2 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 3 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 4 19131610 Wa s h er F la t 1 3/ 3 2 x 1 x 10 G a. 5 145006 C lip Push-In 6 73800600 Nu t H ex w /I n s . 3 / 8- 1 6 U n c 7 124181X S pring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 17000616 S crew 3/8-16 x [...]

40 10 3 16 9 KE Y PART NO. N O. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 59192 C a p V alve Tire 2 65139 S t e m V a l v e 3 170455 T i r e F T 1 5 X 6 0 - 6 S e rv i c e 4 59904 Tube Front (Service Item Only) 5 106732X421 R im A sm 6"front Service 6 278H F itting Grease (Front Wheel Only) 7 9040H Bearing Flange (Front Wheel Only) 8 106[...]

41 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STB MOWER LIFT 36 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 49 26 50 1 159461 W i r e Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger 2 159476 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 138284 P i n G roove 4 12000002 E R i ng #5133-62 5 19211621 W asher 21/32 X 1 [...]

42 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STB MOWER DECK 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 37 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 54 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 22 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 59 19 4 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 61 149 118 136 21 139 137 119 117 116 5 21 134 21 5 134 135 136 116 113 117 119 118 137 140 138 113 3 129 92 131 130[...]

43 KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 182032X421 M ow e r D eck Assembly, 42" 2 72140506 B o lt 3 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 4 165460 B r acket Asm Deck 42" Sway Bar 5 4939M R et ai ne r S pri ng 6 178024 B a r Sway Deck 8 850[...]

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46 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials 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 replacin[...]

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[...]

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: 1. Consult your dealer/place of purchase. 2. Consult the yellow pages of your phone directo[...]