Poulan Pro 185491 manual

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PD2042ST 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 185491 Re v . 3 02.17.03 RH/rad/RH Printed in U.S .A. 02478[...]

2 DO NO T : • Do not turn 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 o ver the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge cav es in. • Do not mow on w et grass . Reduced traction could cause sl[...]

3 W ARNING: In order to pre vent ac- ci den tal star ting 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, y ou may lose contr ol of the tractor . W ARNING: T ow only the attachments that are rec [...]

4 GASOLINE CAP A CITY 2.0 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) OIL CAP A CITY : W/FIL TER 4.0 PINTS W/O FIL TER 3.75 PINTS SP ARK PLUG: CHAM PI ON QC12YC (GAP: .040") GROUND SPEED (MPH): Forw ard: 1st 1.2 2nd 1.5 3rd 2.4 4th 3.5 5th 4.8 6th 5.3 Rev erse: 1.5 TIRE PRESSURE: FRON[...]

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 remov e from the cardboard pack- ing. Remov e the cardboard packing and discard. ?[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 2 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 amps. (See &[...]

8 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 4B T O CONVERT T O B A GGING OR DISCHARGING NO TE: The mulcher blades 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 ormance 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 tr actor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn 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 PRE[...]

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 y ourself 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 Americ[...]

11 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thro wn into the ey es, which can result in severe e ye dam age. Alwa ys wear safety glass es or ey e 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 spectac les or stan dard safety 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 b y the operator to lea ve the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut. • Lower mo wer with attachment lift control. • Star t mower blad[...]

13 OPERA TION BEFORE ST ARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in your tr actor has been shipped, from the f actor y , already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tr actor on le v el ground. • Remov e oil fi ll cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinser t the dipstick and scre w cap tight, wait f or a fe w seco[...]

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 blade will recut the gr ass 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 B E F O R E E A C H U S E 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 MAI[...]

16 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMO V AL (See Fig. 11) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades . • Remov e blade bolt, lock washer 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 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 ENGINE LUBRICA TION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifi cation SF-SJ . Select the oil’ s SAE viscosit[...]

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 v er occurs fi rst. Spar k plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPEC[...]

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 key . ?[...]

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 -TO-BA CK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSAR Y , BE SURE TO AD JUST BOTH FR ONT LINKS EQUAL LY S O MO WER WILL ST[...]

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

22 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REMO VE WHEEL FOR REP AIRS (See Fig. 26) • Block up axle securely . • Remov e axle co ver , retaining ring and washers to allow wheel remov al (rear wheel contains a square k ey - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble . • On rear wheels only: align groo ves in rear wheel hub and axle. Inser t square ke y[...]

23 REPLA CING BA TTER Y (See Figs. 28 and 29) W ARNING: Do not short batter y ter- mi nals by allowing a wrenc h or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Bef ore connect- ing battery , remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. P ositive terminal m ust be connected fi rst to prevent sparking fr om ac ci - den tal [...]

24 ENGINE T O AD JUST THR O TTLE CON TROL CABLE (See Fig. 31) The throttle control has been preset at the f actor y and ad just ment should not be necessar y . Check adjustment as described below bef ore loosening cable . If adjustment is necessar y , proceed as f ollows: • With engine not running, mov e throttle control le v er to f ast position[...]

25 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 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 clo sure. TRA CT OR Remov [...]

26 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 v eral minutes bef ore attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spar k plug. 5. Dir ty air fi lter . 5. Clean/r[...]

27 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 depar tment. engaged P oor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade.[...]

28 NO TES[...]

29 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD2042ST A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 97-07 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) C[...]

30 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD2042ST A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 97-07 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[...]

31 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Battery 12 V olt 35 Amp 2 74760412 Bolt He x Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 8 176689 Battery Box 16 176138 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 183759 Harness Socket Light 22 4152J Bulb , Light # 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146147 Cab le Batter y 6 Ga Red w/16 wire 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut K eps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 28 4207[...]

32 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 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD2042ST A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 97-07 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES[...]

33 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD2042ST A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 97-07 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Dra wbar 3 17060612 Scre w 3/8-16x.75 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X012 Dash P/L 10 72140608 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 11 174996 P anel Dash Lh 13 175255 P anel Dash Rh 17 183393X42[...]

34 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 TRA CT OR[...]

35 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD2042ST A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 97-07 DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - T ransaxle P eer less (206-545C) (Order par ts from transaxle manu- f acturer) 2 146682 Spring Retur n Brak e T/a Zinc 3 123666X Pulley T ransaxle 18" tires 4 12000028 Ring Reta[...]

36 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 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD2042ST A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 97-07 STEERING ASSEMBL Y[...]

37 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD2042ST A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 97-07 STEERING ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180656 Wheel Steering 2 172393 Axle Asm Cast Iron L T 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X W asher 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 8 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 10 17[...]

38 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD2042ST A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 97-07 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 171683 Seat 2 140551 Brac k et Pivot Seat 8 720 3 71110616 Bolt Fin He x 3/8-16 Unc X 1 4 19131610 W asher 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga 5 145006 Clip Push-In 6 73800600 Nut He x w/Ins . 3/8-16 Unc 7 124181X Spr ing Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 17000616 Scre w 3[...]

39 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD2042ST A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 97-07 DECALS NO TE: All component dimensions giv en in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 5,8 4,10 3,9 11 7 WHEELS AND TIRES KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 10 3 16 9 1 59192 Cap V alve Tire 2 65139 Stem V alv[...]

40 14 38 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 6 5 72 13 26 25 4 8 17 16 17 3 81 23 45 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 41 112 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD2042ST A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 97-07 ENGINE 1 170771 Control Th/ch Flag 2 17720408 Scre w He x Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 3 - - - - - - - - Engine, Briggs Model 407777 (Order P ar ts F rom E[...]

41 36 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 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 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD2042ST A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 97-07 MO WER LIFT 1 184432 Wire Asm 2 159476 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 178981 Pin Groov e 2" Zinc 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 W [...]

42 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD2042ST A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 97-07 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[...]

43 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 182032X421 Mower Dec k Assembly , 42" 2 72140506 Bolt 3 138017 Brac k et Asm F r . Swa y Bar 3/42 4 165460 Brac k et Asm Deck 42" Sw a 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 ashe[...]

44 NO TES[...]

45 LIMITED W ARRANTY The Manuf acturer warr ants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from def ects in mater i- als and work man ship . For a period of two (2) y ears from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser , we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge f or par ts or labor incurr[...]

46 T E C U M S E H ® Issued Jan uar y 1980 Re vised January 1991 T E C U M S E H ® 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 contained below , will,at its option, [...]

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[...]