Poulan PR1842STD manuale d’uso

02478 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PR1842STD LA WN TRACT OR Always W ear Eye Protection During Operation WARNING: Read the Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. IMPOR T ANT MANUAL Do Not Thr ow A way 183748 5.2.02 TR Printed in U.S.A.[...]

2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. • Be sure the[...]

3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2 - 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...................... 4, 15 -1 8 ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 6 - 8 OPERATION ......................................[...]

4 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/department. We have competent, well-trained tech- nicians and the proper[...]

5 UNASSEMBLED HARDW ARE Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (2) Keys Keys Slope Sheet (2) Mulcher Blades Blades (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Steering Extension Shaft (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge[...]

6 ASSEMBL Y TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife (1) 3/4" wrench Tire pressure gauge Pliers When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). T O R[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 2 TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 10, for location and function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Roll tractor forward off skid. [...]

8 ASSEMBL Y CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Mi[...]

9 OPERA TION 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 CLUTCH LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUT[...]

10 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 American National S[...]

11 OPERA TION CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, before leav- ing the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc. The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or per[...]

12 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITION "ENGAGED" POSITION LOW POSITION FIG. 8 DEFLECTOR SHIELD TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. ?[...]

13 OPERA TION BEFORE ST ARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and r[...]

14 OPERA TION MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of[...]

15 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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 SERVIC[...]

16 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 Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper ai[...]

17 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling. NOTE: The original equipment battery on y[...]

18 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[...]

19 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. • Make sure the bla[...]

20 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 21) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL • Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away from[...]

21 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 24) The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: • Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, [...]

22 FIG. 28 KEPS NUT HEX BOLT POSITIVE (RED) CABLE NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE TERMINAL COVER FIG. 27 SEAT PAN REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 27 and 28) CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.[...]

23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop ru[...]

24 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[...]

25 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[...]

26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 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. Repla[...]

27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD 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 (PEDAL UP) SOLENOI[...]

28 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 D .C . A M P E R E S 45 16 22 21 52 16[...]

29 KEY P AR T N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 163465 B at t er y 2 74760412 B ol t He x H d 1 / 4- 20unc X 3/4 8 176689 B a tt ery Box 1 6 176138 S w i tch Interlock Push-In 2 1 175685 H a r ness Socket Light 2 2 4152J B ulb, Light # 1156 2 4 4799J C a b l e B a t t e r y 2 5 146147 C a b l e Battery 6 Ga Red w/16 wire 2 6 175158 F u s e 2 7 73510400 N u[...]

30 26 25 58 219 20 219 23 64 208 13 208 11 1 3 2 9 208 208 5 5 207 3 3 3 142 17 29 28 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 145 37 3 37 24 26 25 3 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 18 14 38 14 206 212 159 3 115 3 142 211 114 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES[...]

31 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY P AR T N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x.75 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X012 Dash P/L 1 0 72140608 B o l t C a rriage 3/8-16 x 1 1 1 174996 Panel Dash Lh 1 2 145660 C lip Tinnerman 1 3 172105X010 Panel Dash Rh 1 4 1[...]

32 29 28 112 14 41 38 39 57 51 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 59 212 55 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 13 81 84 82 64 65 145 79 16 96 26 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 21 8 10 156 165 168 166 163 14 159 161 198 158 164 83 162 169 89 197 6 170 66 56 63 116 70 69 26 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR -[...]

33 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD DRIVE KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION KE Y PART NO. N O. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - Transaxle Peerless (206-545C) (Order parts from transaxle manufacturer) 2 146682 S p r i n g R e t u r n B r ake T/a Zinc 3 123666X P u l l e y T r ansaxle 18" tires 4 12000028 R i n g R e t a i ner # 5100-6[...]

34 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 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD STEERING ASSEMBL Y[...]

35 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD STEERING ASSEMBL Y KEY P AR T N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 180656 W heel Steering 2 172393 A x l e A s m C a s t I r o n L T 3 169840 S p i n d l e A s m L H 4 169839 S p i n d l e Asm RH 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X W asher 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 8 12000029 R i n g K l i p # t 5304-7[...]

36 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 171683 S e a t 2 140551 B racket Pivot Seat 8 720 3 71110616 B o l t F i n H e x 3 / 8 - 1 6 U n c X 1 4 19131610 W asher 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga 5 145006 C l i p Push-In 6 73800600 N u t Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc 7 124181X S p r i n g Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 17000616 S c r e w 3 / 8 - [...]

37 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY P AR T N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 5,8 4,10 3,9 11 7 WHEELS AND TIRES KEY P AR T N O . N O . DESCRIPTION KEY P AR T N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 10 3 16 9 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 S t e m V alve 3 170455 T i r e F [...]

38 14 38 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 62 6 5 72 13 26 25 4 8 17 16 17 3 81 23 45 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 41 112 40 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD ENGINE[...]

39 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD ENGINE KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 170551 C ontrol Th/ch Flag 2 17720408 S c r e w H e x Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 3 - - - - - - - - Engine, Briggs Model 445777 (Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer) 4 149723 Muffler 5 16058[...]

40 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD MOWER DECK 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 37 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 142 49 50 51 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 40 159 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 155 132 91 94 182 95 183 132 113 117 116 118[...]

41 KEY P AR T N O . N O . DESCRIPTION KEY P AR T N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 165892X421 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 2 72140506 B o l t 3 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 4 165460 B r a c k e t A s m D e c k 4 2 " Sway Bar 5 4939M R e t a i n e r S p r i n g 6 178024 Bar Sway Deck 8 850857 B olt 3/8-24 x 25 Grade 8 patched 9 10030600 W ashe[...]

42 36 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD MOWER LIFT[...]

43 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD MOWER LIFT 1 159460 W ire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT 2 159471 S haft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 105767X P i n G roove 1 500 Zinc 4 12000002 E R i n g #5133-62 5 19211621 W asher 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 125631X Gr i p Handle 8 170770 B u t t o n P l unger Yellow 1 1 139865[...]

44 NOTES[...]

45 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[...]

46 T E C U M S E H ® Issued January 1980 Revised January 1991 T E C U M S E H ® POLICY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR 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 ch[...]

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[...]