Poulan PDC18H42STA manual

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PDC18H42ST 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 186274 12.05.02 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 ov er 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 slidi[...]

3 W ARNING: In order to pre vent 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 ow only the attachments that are rec om[...]

4 GASOLINE CAP A CITY 2.0 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) OIL CAP A CITY : W/FIL TER 4.0 PINTS W/O FIL TER 3.5 PINTS SP ARK PLUG: CHAM PI ON RC12YC (GAP: .040") GROUND SPEED (MPH): Forward: 0-5.5 Rev erse 0-2.4 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT : 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 . • Remove adjustment knob and fl at w asher 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 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 ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE Y OU OPERA TE AND ENJO Y Y OUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH T O 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. ✓ Battery is proper ly 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 . Alwa ys wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per for m ing any adjustments or repairs. W e rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectac les or stan dard saf ety 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 slowest speed bef ore star ting up or down hills. • Av oid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is necessar y , 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 FIG. 10 MO WING TIPS • Mower should be properly le veled f or 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 tr im- ming. • Dr ive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Hav e the cut area to [...]

15 MULCHING MO WING TIPS IMPORT ANT : FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MO WER 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[...]

16 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[...]

17 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMO V AL (See Fig. 12) • 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 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 WITH[...]

18 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be k ept free of dir t and chaff to prev ent engine dam age from o verheating. Clean with a wire br ush or compressed air to re mov e dir t and stubbor n dried gum fi bers. 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 [...]

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). • Work belt off both mandrel [...]

23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REMO VE WHEEL FOR REP AIRS (See Fig. 27) • Block up axle securely . • Remo ve axle co ver , retaining ring 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 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 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 [...]

25 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS HOOD 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 v erse abov e procedure. FIG. 31 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECT OR CABLE CLAMP SCREW SPEED CONTROL BR[...]

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 building 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 Remov[...]

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. W ait sev eral minutes bef ore attempting to star t. 4. Bad spar k plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dir ty air fi lter . 5. Clean/r[...]

28 PROBLEM CA USE CORRECTION TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Chec k wiring, switches 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 PDC18H42ST A, PRODUCT NO . 954 57 07-89 SCHEMA TIC 87 87A 85 86 30 RELAY WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED F SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BATTERY RED BLACK M SOLENOID A AMMETER [...]

30 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42ST A, PRODUCT NO . 954 57 07-89 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 90 8 2 1 27 16 16 52 22 21 D . C . A M P E R E S 45 81 81 81[...]

31 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42ST A, PRODUCT NO . 954 57 07-89 ELECTRICAL 1 163465 Batter y 12 V olt 25 Amp 2 74760412 Bolt He x Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery 16 176137 Switch Inter lock 21 175685 Har ness Asm Light W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11"red 25 146147 Cable Batter y 6 G[...]

32 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42ST A, PRODUCT NO . 954 57 07-89 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 25 58 64 208 13 208 11 1 3 2 9 208 209 208 5 5 207 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 17 29 28 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 145 37 3 37 24 26 25 209 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 161 14 38 14 206 212 159[...]

33 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42ST A, PRODUCT NO . 954 57 07-89 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 Panel Asm. Dash Lh 12 145660 Clip Tinner man Gr ile P/L 13 172106 Panel Dash Rh [...]

34 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42ST A, PRODUCT NO . 954 57 07-89 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 [...]

35 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42ST A, PRODUCT NO . 954 57 07-89 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 transaxle manuf acturer) 8 165619 Rod, Shift 10 76020416 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 1 14 10040400 Washer Loc k 1/4 15 74490544 Bo[...]

36 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42ST A, PRODUCT NO . 954 57 07-89 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[...]

37 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42ST A, PRODUCT NO . 954 57 07-89 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 1 180656 Wheel Steering 2 172393 Axle Asm Front 3 169840 Spin dle Asm Lh 4 169839 Spin dle Asm Rh 5 6266H Bear ing Race Thr ust 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[...]

38 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42ST A, PRODUCT NO . 954 57 07-89 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 105 105 3 16 101 77 4 80 101 13 23 45 14 38 44 46 32 31 33 37 33[...]

39 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42ST A, PRODUCT NO . 954 57 07-89 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 1/4-20x1/2 3 - - - - - - Engine K ohl Model CV492 (Order P ar ts F rom Engine Manuf acturer) 4 174667 Muffl er Exhaust 13 1[...]

40 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42ST A, PRODUCT NO . 954 57 07-89 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[...]

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 (Front Wheel Only) 8 106108X421 Rim Asm 8"rear Ser vic[...]

42 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42ST A, PRODUCT NO . 954 57 07-89 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[...]

43 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42ST A, PRODUCT NO . 954 57 07-89 MO WER LIFT 1 184418 Plunger Asm. 2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 3 105767X Pin Groov e 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 6 120183X Bearing Nylon 7 175830 Gr ip Handle 11 139865 Link Lift Lh 12 139866 Link Lift Rh 13 4939M Retainer Spring 15 1[...]

44 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42ST A, PRODUCT NO . 954 57 07-89 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 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 40 159 140 37 184 118 136 21 139 18 119 117 116 5 21 134[...]

45 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42ST A, PRODUCT NO . 954 57 07-89 MO WER DECK 1 182032X421 Mow er Deck Assemb ly , 42" 2 72140506 Bolt 3 138017 Bracket Asm F r . Sway 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 Wa[...]

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[...]