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  • Page 1

    O WNER'S MANU AL MODEL: PD18542STB LA WN TRA CT OR AL W A YS WEAR EYE PRO TECTION DURING OPERA TION W ARNING: Read this Owner's Man u al and f ollow all W ar n- ings and Saf ety Instr uctions . F ail ure to do so can re sult in ser ious in ju ry . IMPOR T ANT MANU AL Do Not Thr ow A way 191920 03.02.04 RD Printed in U.S .A. 02478[...]

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    2 • A void starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose trac- tion, disengage the blades and proceed slo wly straight down the slope . DO NO T : • Do not turn on slopes unless necessar y , and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possib le. • Do not mow near drop-offs , ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn ov er if[...]

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    3 W ARNING: In or der to prevent ac- ci den tal starting 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, you ma y lose control of the tractor . W ARNING: T o w only the attachments that are rec o[...]

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    4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS ....................................... 4 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBL Y ................................................................. 6-8 OPERA TION ..................................[...]

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    5 CONTENTS OF HARD W ARE P A CK Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) W[...]

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    6 ASSEMBL Y T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A sock et wrench set will make assemb ly easier . Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife (2) 3/4" wrench Tire pres sure gauge Pliers When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the oper ating po si tion (seated be hind the steer ing w[...]

  • Page 7

    7 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 2 T O ROLL TRA CT OR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and func tion of con tr ols) • Press lift lev er plunger and raise attachment lift le ver to its highest po si tion. • Release parking br ake b y depressing clutch/brak e ped al. • Place gearshift le ver in neutral (N) po si tion. • Roll tractor f orward [...]

  • Page 8

    8 ASSEMBL Y ✓ CHECKLIST BEFORE Y OU OPERA TE AND ENJO Y Y OUR NEW TRAC- T OR, WE WISH T O ASSURE THA T Y OU RECEIVE THE BEST PER FOR MANCE AND SA TISF ACTION FR OM THIS QU ALITY PROD UCT . PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLO WING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose par ts in carton. ✓ Battery is proper ly pr[...]

  • Page 9

    9 OPERA TION These symbols ma y appear on your tractor or in literature 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 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSU[...]

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    10 OPERA TION KNO W Y OUR TRA CT OR READ THIS O WNER'S MANU AL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR TRA CT OR Compare the illustrations with y our tractor to familiarize y ourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Sav e this manual f or future reference . A TT A CHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the mower b lades[...]

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    11 NO TE: Under cer tain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases ma y cause “brown ing” of grass. T o eliminate this possibility , al- wa ys stop engine when stopping tractor on gr ass areas. CA UTION: Always stop tractor com- plete ly , as described abo ve, bef ore leav- ing the operator'[...]

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    12 T O OPERA TE ON HILLS W ARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes great er than 15° and do not drive across an y slope . • Choose the slo west speed before starting up or down hills. • A void stopping or changing speed on hills . • If slowing is necessary , mov e throttle control lev er to slower position. • If stopping is absol[...]

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    13 OPERA TION T O ST ART ENGINE (See Fig. 7) When star ting the engine f or the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take e xtra cranking time to mov e fuel from the tank to the engine. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake . • Place gear shift le ver in neutral (N) position.[...]

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    14 MO WING TIPS • Mower should be proper ly lev eled for best mowing per- fo r mance. See "TO LEVEL MO WER HOUSING" in the Ser vice and Adjustments section of this man ual. • The left hand side of mower should be used f or tr im- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Ha ve the cut area to th[...]

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    15 MAINTENANCE BE FO R E EAC H US 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 MAINTENA[...]

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    16 01202 MAINTENANCE FIG. 13 FIG. 12 B A TTER Y Y our tractor has a batter y charging system which is suf fi cient f or nor mal use. Howe ver , per iodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will e xtend its lif e. • K eep batter y and terminals clean. • K eep batter y bolts tight. • K eep small vent holes open. • Recharge at[...]

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    17 MAINTENANCE V- B E LT S Check V -belts f or deterioration and wear after 100 hours and replace if necessar y . The belts are not adjustab le. Re place belts if they begin to slip from w ear . TRANSAXLE COOLING K eep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling. FIG. 15 FIG. 14 • Rinse the batter y with plain w ater[...]

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    18 MAINTENANCE CLEANING • Clean engine, batter y , seat, fi nish, etc. of all f oreign matter . • Keep fi nished surf aces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surf aces with automotive type wax. W e do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean y our tractor unless the engine and trans- mission ar[...]

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    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 . [...]

  • Page 20

    20 T O REPLA CE MO WER BLADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 22) The mower b lade drive belt ma y be replaced without tools. P ark the tractor on lev el surface . Engage parking brake . BEL T REMO V AL - • Remo ve mower from tractor (See “T O REMO VE MO W ER” in this section of this manual). • W or k belt off both mandrel pulle ys and idler pulleys. [...]

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    21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 22 FIG. 24 T O REPLA CE MO TION DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 24) P ark the tractor on lev el surface . En gage parking brake . Fo r a s sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left f ootrest. BEL T REMO V AL - • Remov e mow er (See “T O RE MO VE MO WER” in this section of manual). NO TE:[...]

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    22 ADJUSTMENT BOL T NEUTRAL LOCK GA TE GEARSHIFT LEVER FIG. 25 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not hor iz ontal (left to r ight) when wheels are positioned straight f orward, remov e steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL T O[...]

  • Page 23

    23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 01536 T O REPLA CE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb 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 to run poo[...]

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    24 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used f or 30 days 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 before storing in any en clo sure . TRA CT OR Remov e[...]

  • Page 25

    25 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “TO ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. W ait sev eral minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air fi lter . 5. Clean/replace air fi lter . 6. Dirty [...]

  • Page 26

    26 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS PROBLEM CA USE CORRECTION Engine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-saf ety presence control system. 1. Chec k wir ing, s witches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutc h department. engaged P oor cut - uneven 1. W or n, bent or loose blad[...]

  • Page 27

    45 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) 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 incurred[...]

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    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, [...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]