Poulan PD18H42STB manuel d'utilisation

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PD18H42STB 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 187080 04.17.03 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- port ing, ad just ing or making repair s, 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 T ype: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype(API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter : 4.0 Pints W/O Filter : 3.5 Pints Spark Plug: Cham pi on RC12YC (Gap: .040") Ground Speed (MPH): Forw ard: 0-5.5 Re verse 0-2.4 Tire Pressure: F ront: 14 PSI Rear : 10 PSI Charging System: [...]

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 . • Piv ot seat upward and remov e from the cardboard pack- 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 ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE Y OU OPERA TE AND ENJO Y Y OUR NEW TRAC- T OR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THA T Y OU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISF A CTION FROM THIS QU ALITY PRODUCT . PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST : ✓ All assembly instructions hav e been completed. ✓ No remaining loose par ts in car ton. ✓ Batter y is properly pre[...]

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 safety glass es or e ye shields while operating your tractor or per for m ing any adjustments or repair s. W e rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spec- tacles or stan dard safety glasses. •[...]

12 OPERA TION T O OPERA TE ON HILLS W ARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across an y slope. • Choose the slo west speed bef ore star ting up or down hills. • Av oid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is necessary , mov e throttle control lev er to slower position. • If stoppin[...]

13 OPERA TION T O ST ART ENGINE (See Fig. 5) When star ting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take e xtra cranking time to mo ve fuel from the tank to the engine. • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged position. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brak e pedal and [...]

14 00272 FIG. 10 MO WING TIPS • Mower should be properly lev eled for best mowing per- f or mance. 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 trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Hav e the cut area [...]

15 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 blade will recut the g rass clip- pings many times and reduce them in siz e so that as they f all onto the lawn they will disperse into the g rass and not be noticed. Also , the mulched[...]

16 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[...]

17 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMO V AL (See Fig. 12) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to bla d e s. • Remov e b lade bolt, lock washer and fl at wa sh e r se cur ing bla d e. • Install new or resharpened 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[...]

18 02463 CLEAN AIR INT AKE/COOLING AREAS T o insure proper cooling, make sure the gr ass screen, cooling fi ns, and other external surf aces of the engine are kept clean at all times . Every 100 hours of operation (more often under e xtremely dusty , dir ty conditions), remov e the blow er housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fi n[...]

19 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[...]

20 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS W ARNING: T O A V OID SERIOUS INJUR Y , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS • Depress clutc h/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control le ver in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment c lutch in “DISENGA GED” position. • T urn ignition key to “ST OP” and remove ke y [...]

21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NUT "E" "D" "D" MANDREL FIG. 21 NUT "F" FRONT LINKS FIG. 22 FRONT -T O-BA CK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) 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[...]

22 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 23 T O REPLA CE MO WER BLADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 23) The mower b lade dr ive belt ma y be replaced without tools. P ark the tractor on le vel surf ace. Engage par king brake . BEL T REMO V AL - • Remov e mower from tractor (See “T O REMO VE MO W ER” in this section of manual). • W ork belt off both mandrel[...]

23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REMO VE WHEEL FOR REP AIRS (See Fig. 27) • Block up axle securely . • Remov e axle cov er , retaining r ing and washers to allow wheel remov al (rear wheel contains a square ke y - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble . • On rear wheels only: align groov es in rear wheel hub and axle. Inser t square ke [...]

24 T O REMO VE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 31) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector . • Stand in front of tractor . Grasp hood at sides , tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor . • T o replace, re verse abo ve procedure . FIG. 31 01536 HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECT OR SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REPLA CE HEADLIGHT BULB [...]

25 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CABLE CLAMP SCREW SPEED CONTROL BRA CKET IDLE FUEL ADJUSTING NEEDLE IDLE SPEED ADJUSTING SCREW THRO TTLE LEVER FIG. 32 FIG. 33 ENGINE Maintenance, repair , or replacement of the emission con- trol de vices and systems, which are being done at the cus tom ers e xpense, ma y be performed by any non-road engine repair estab[...]

26 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 b uilding 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 Rem[...]

27 PROBLEM CA USE CORRECTION TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “T O ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait se veral minutes bef ore attempting to star t. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air fi lter . 5. Clean/repl[...]

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

29 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB SCHEMA TIC 87 87A 85 86 30 RELAY WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BATTERY RED BLACK M SOLENOID A AMMETER RED RED RED RED RED WHITE W[...]

30 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 90 8 2 1 27 16 52 D . C . A M P E R E S 45 81 81 81 22 21 16[...]

31 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB 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 Har ness Asm Light W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11"red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire,red 26 175158 Fu[...]

32 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 25 58 64 208 13 208 11 1 3 2 9 208 209 209 5 5 207 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 145 37 3 37 24 26 25 209 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 18 14 38 14 206 159 17 28 264 263 259 258 261 166 39 chassis_elite sv_pro_4[...]

33 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB 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 12 145660 Clip Tinner man Gr ile P/L 13 175255 P anel Dash Rh 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/[...]

34 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB 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 16 250 71 200 73 16 25[...]

35 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - T ransaxle Hydro Gear Model 314- 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 He x Flghd 5/16-18 Gr . [...]

36 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB 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[...]

37 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB 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 W ash er 25/32 x 1 5/8 x 16ga 8 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 10 175121 Link Drag Extended 11 10040600 Lock wa sh er 12 73940800 Nu[...]

38 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 105 105 3 16 81 77 4 80 116 13 23 45 14 38 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 engine-kohler_40[...]

39 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB ENGINE NO TE: All component dimensions giv en in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 170805 Control Throt /Ch Flag 2 17720408 Screw He x Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 3 - - - - - - Engine K ohl Model CV492 (Order P ar ts F rom Engine Manufacturer) 4 174667 Muffl er Exhaust 13 12-041-03 Gasket 14 148456 T [...]

40 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB SEA T ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART 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 Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt 17 123976X Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Zinc 21 171852 [...]

41 WHEELS & TIRES KEY P ART 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 vi[...]

42 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB 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[...]

43 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB 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 Bearing 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 73350800 [...]

44 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB MO WER DECK 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 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 140 37 184 42_deck_man-t-path_4. 118 136 21 139 18 119 117 116 5 21 134 21 5 134 135 13[...]

45 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB MO WER DECK 1 182032X421 Mow er Deck Assemb ly , 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[...]

46 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[...]

47 15 DEGREES MAX. FO LD ALO NG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLO PE 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 pre[...]

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 AR TS: 1. Consult your dealer/place of purchase. 2. Consult the yellow pages of your phon[...]