Poulan 186996 manual

02478 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PD20PH42ST 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 186996 Re v . 1 08.13.03 RD/TR Printed in U.S .A.[...]

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 o ver 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 s[...]

3 W ARNING: In order to pre vent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, al wa ys 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 om [...]

4 Gasoline Capacity 2.0 Gallons and T ype: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter : 4.0 Pints W/O Filter : 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040") Ground Speed (MPH): F orward: 0-5.5 Re verse 0-2.4 Tire Pressure: F ront: 14 PSI Rear : 10 PSI Charging System: 3 A[...]

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 secur ing 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 02464 2466 SEA T P AN SHOULDER BOL T ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLA T W ASHER SEA T FIG. 3 SEA T P AN 02602 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 [...]

8 ASSEMBL Y ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE Y OU OPERA TE AND ENJO Y Y OUR NEW TRA C- 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 proper ly p[...]

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 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSU[...]

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 02738 OPERA TION 00155 P ARKING BRAKE "ENGA GED" POSITION IGNITION KEY "DIS EN GA GED" POSITION A TT ACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGA GED" POSITION "BRAKE" POSITION BRAKE PED AL "DRIVE" POSITION P ARKING BRAKE "DISENGA GED" POSITION FIG. 7 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB T O USE THRO TTLE CONTR OL (Se[...]

12 OPERA TION 01843 T O OPERA TE MO WER (See Fig. 9) 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. • Low er mower with attachment lift control. • Star t mowe[...]

13 OPERA TION FIG. 10 BEFORE ST ARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in y our tractor 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, w ait for a f[...]

14 00272 FIG. 11 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 mow er 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 b lade will recut the grass 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. 13) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to bla d e s. • Remov e blade bolt, lock washer and fl at was he r se cur ing bla d e. • Install new or reshar pened blade with tr ailing edge up tow ards deck as sho wn. IMPORT ANT : TO ENSURE PR OPER ASSEMBL Y , CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WI[...]

18 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 ab le. Re place belts if the y begin to slip from wear . TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission f an and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean f an or tran[...]

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

20 02696 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REMO VE MO WER (See Fig. 19) Mower will be easier to remo v e from the right side of trac- tor . • Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GA GED” position. • Mov e attachment lift le ver f orward to low er mower to its lowest po si tion. • Roll belt off engine pulley . • Remov e small retainer spr ing, [...]

21 01156 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 00598 NUT "E" 01268 "D" "D" MANDREL FIG. 22 NUT "F" FRONT LINKS FIG. 23 FRONT -T O-BA CK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) IMPORT ANT : DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-T O-SIDE. IF THE FOLLO WING FRONT -TO-BA CK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY , BE SURE TO AD JUST BO TH FRONT LINKS EQU AL LY [...]

22 02537 0231 4 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 24 T O REPLA CE MO WER BLADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 24) 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 manual). • W ork belt of[...]

23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REMO VE WHEEL FOR REP AIRS (See Fig. 27) • Block up axle securely . • Remov e axle cover , 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 groov es in rear wheel hub and axle. Inser t square ke y [...]

24 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 29 FIG. 30 T O REPLA CE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace b ulb in holder and push b ulb holder securely back into the hole in the bac kside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELA YS Loose or damaged wiring may cause y our tractor[...]

25 02119 02118 ENGINE T O AD JUST THR O TTLE CON TROL CABLE (See Fig. 32) The throttle control has been preset at the f actor y and ad just ment should not be necessary . Chec k 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 [...]

26 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 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 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 bef ore attempting to star t. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spar k plug. 5. Dir ty air fi lter . 5. Clean/replace air fi lter . 6. [...]

28 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-safety 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. 1. Replace blade. Tighten[...]

29 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) SOLENOID BLACK LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT 5 AMP AC @ 3600[...]

30 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42ST A PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 09-25 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 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42ST A PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 09-25 ELECTRICAL KEY P AR T NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Batter y 2 74760412 Bolt He x Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery Fender 16 176138 Switch Interlock 21 183759 Har ness Sock et Light 22 4152J Bulb, Light # 1156 24 4799J Cable Batter y 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga Red w/16 w[...]

32 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42ST A PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 09-25 CHASSIS 10 30 209 31 1 9 208 209 209 5 5 207 26 144 26 10 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 58 208 13 208 11 64 143 60 145 37 37 18 14 14 38 38 166 39 3 2 206 74 159 chassis_elite sv_pro_6 270 269 90 17 28 264 263 259 258 261[...]

33 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42ST A PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 09-25 CHASSIS KEY P AR T NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 X .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 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 [...]

34 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42ST A PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 09-25 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 6 231 221 274 224 225 223 223 223 223 226 226 227 218 217 244 96 254 51 251 228 229 214 61 15 51 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47[...]

35 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42ST A PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 09-25 DRIVE KEY P AR T NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P AR T NO . NO. DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions giv e in U .S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 - - - - - - T ransaxle (Order par ts from trans- axle manuf acturer) Hydro gear Model 336-0510 6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 9 179334 C[...]

36 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42ST A PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 09-25 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 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42ST A PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 09-25 STEERING ASSEMBL Y KEY P AR T NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180656 Wheel Steering 2 184706 Axle Asm 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 175121 Link Drag 11 10040600 W[...]

38 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42ST A PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 09-25 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 171683 Seat 2 140551 Brack et Pivot Seat 8 720 3 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 4 19131610 W asher 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga 5 145006 Clip Push-In 6 73800600 Nut Hex w/Ins . 3/8-16 Unc 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1.5 Smgml 9 1[...]

39 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42ST A PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 09-25 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 AR T NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P AR T NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 10 3 16 9 1 59192 Cap V alve Tire 2 65139 Stem V alve 3 170455 T[...]

40 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42ST A PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 09-25 ENGINE 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 engine-bs intek-twin_40[...]

41 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42ST A PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 09-25 ENGINE KEY P AR T NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170771 Control, Throttle 2 17720408 Screw He x Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 3 - - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model 407777 (Order P ar ts from Engine Mfg.) 4 149723 Muffl er , Asm. T win Lo-T one 5 160589 Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 RH 6 159955 Pipe Exhaus[...]

42 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 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 140 37 184 42_D_man-t-path_stlt_4. 3 129 92 131 130 92 118 136 21 139 2 119 117 116 5 21 134 21 5 134 135 136 116 113 117 119 118 2 138 113 TRA CT OR - - [...]

43 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42ST A PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 09-25 MO WER DECK KEY P AR T NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P AR T NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 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 Dec k 8 85[...]

44 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42ST A PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 09-25 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[...]

45 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42ST A PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 09-25 MO WER LIFT 1 184432 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger L T 2 159476 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 178981 Pin Groov e 2" 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 W asher 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 175830 Grip Handle 11 139865 Link Lift LH Fix ed Length 12 139[...]

46 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[...]

47 15 DEGREES MAX. FO LD ALONG DO TTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEG REE 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 pr[...]

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[...]