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Poulan PR20PH42STD manual

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  • Page 1

    02153 O WNER'S MANU AL MODEL: PR20PH42STD LA WN TRA CTOR Always W ear Eye Protection During Operation W ARNING: Read this Owner's Manual and fol lo w all W arnings and Safety In struc tions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury . IMPOR T ANT MANU AL Do Not Thr o w A way 186914 Re v . 1 08.21.03 MH/TR Printed in U.S .A.[...]

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    2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and f ollow all instr uctions in the manual and on the machine bef ore star ting. • Only allow responsib le adults, who are f amiliar with the in struc tions , to operate the machine . • Clear the area of objects such as rocks , to ys , wire, etc., which could be pick ed up and thro wn by the b lade[...]

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    3 W ARNING: In order to prevent ac ci - den tal star ting when setting up, trans- por t 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 do wn a hill in neutral, you ma y lose control of the tractor . W ARNING: T ow only the attachments that are rec [...]

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    4 PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capacity 3.5 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 RC12YC (Gap: .040") Ground Speed(MPH): F orward: 0 – 5.5 Re verse: 0 – 2.4 Tire Pressure: F ront: 14 PSI Re[...]

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    5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Mulch Blades (2) Keys Slope Sheet Steering Adapter (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Clevis [...]

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    6 Y our new tractor has been assemb led at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled f or shipping pur poses. T o ensure saf e and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemb le must be tightened securely . Use the correct tools as necessar y to insure proper tightness. T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A sock et[...]

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    7 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 3 02 466 02464 SEA T P AN SHOULDER BOL T ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLA T W ASHER SEA T INST ALL SEA T (See Fig. 3) 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 . • Piv ot seat upward and remo v e from the card[...]

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    8 FIG. 5 ASSEMBL Y 02114 DEFLECT OR SHIELD LA TCH HOOKS MULCHER PLA TE IMPORT ANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES , THE MULCHER PLA TE W AS PREA TT A CHED TO Y OUR MO WER. THE MULCHER PLA TE MUST ONL Y BE USED WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THA T CAME P ACKED SEP ARA TEL Y IN THE CART ON. Y OUR MO WER CAME F ACT ORY EQ UIPPED WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH A[...]

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    9 These symbols ma y appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Lear n and understand their mean- ing. OPERA TION 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 AMPS 60 0 60 0263 6 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. FIG. 6 Our tractors conf or m to the safet[...]

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    11 OPERA TION CA UTION: Always stop tractor com- plete ly , as described above, before lea v- ing the operator's position; to empty grass catcher , etc. T O USE THRO TTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7) Alwa ys operate engine at full throttle. • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the batter y charging rate. • Full throttle of f ers t[...]

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    12 OPERA TION LO W POSITION T O OPERA TE MO WER (See Fig. 9) Y our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing s witch. Any attempt by the oper ator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. Y ou must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to pre vent the engine from h[...]

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    13 OPERA TION T O ST ART ENGINE (See Fig. 6) 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 mov e fuel from the tank to the engine. • Be sure freewheel control is in the tr ansmission en gaged position. • Sit on seat in oper ating position, depress brak e pedal and set p[...]

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    14 OPERA TION FIG. 11 00272 PURGE TRANSMISSION CA UTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel le ver while the engine is run- ning. T o ensure proper operation and perf or mance, it is rec om - mend ed that the transmission be purged before oper ating tractor f or the fi rst time. This procedure will remov e any trapped air inside the transmission [...]

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    15 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 SCHEDULE EVER[...]

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    16 MAINTENANCE TRA CT OR Alwa ys obser ve saf ety rules when performing any main- te nance. BRAKE OPERA TION If tractor requires more than six (6) f eet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear , then brak e must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Ser vice and Ad just ments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air p[...]

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    17 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be k ept free of dir t and chaff to pre vent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and stubbor n dr ied gum fi bers. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission f an and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean f[...]

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    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 ver y 100 hours of operation, whiche ver occurs fi rst. Spar k plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPEC[...]

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    19 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRA CT OR FIG. 18 01698 RET AINER SPRINGS (BO TH SIDES) RE TA I N ER SPRINGS (BO TH SIDES) ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY FRONT LINK SUS PEN SION ARMS RET AINER SPRING ANTI-SW A Y B AR T O REMO VE MO WER (See Fig. 18) Mower will be easier to remo ve from the right side of tractor . • Place attachment clutch switch in “DISENG[...]

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    20 01156 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NO TE : Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mow er height about 1/8". • Rechec k measurements after adjusting. 00598 GROUND LINE BO TTOM EDGE OF MO WER T O GROUND FIG. 19 01553 SUS PEN SION ARM LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG. 20 BO TTOM EDGE OF MO WER T O GROUND A A FRONT -TO-BA CK ADJUSTMENT (See Fig[...]

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    21 02537 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REPLA CE MO TION DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 25) P ar k the tractor on le vel surf ace. En gage parking brake. F or as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left f ootrest. BEL T REMO V AL - • Remov e mower (See “T O RE MO VE MOWER” in this section of manual). NO TE: Obser ve ent[...]

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    22 T O REMO VE WHEEL FOR REP AIRS (See Fig. 26) • Bloc k up axle securely . • Remov e axle cov er , retaining r ing and washers to allow wheel remov al (rear wheel contains a square ke y - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemb le. • On rear wheels only: align groov es in rear wheel hub and axle. Inser t square key . • Replace washers a[...]

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    23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02141 HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECT OR FIG. 29 T O REPLA CE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotiv e-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash. T O REMO VE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 29) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector . • Stand in front of tractor . Grasp hood at sides, tilt t[...]

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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: Ne ver 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 before storing in any en cl o sure . TRA CT OR Remov [...]

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    25 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 AR T ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait se veral min utes before attempting to star t. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air fi lter . 5. Clean/replace air fi lter . 6. Dir[...]

  • Page 26

    26 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-saf ety presence control system. 1. Chec k wir ing, switches 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. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighte[...]

  • Page 27

    27 BATTERY FUSE IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK WHITE RED BLACK STARTER M CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SOLENOID BLACK WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. A AMMETER RED G B [...]

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    28 28 29 26 24 42 43 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 50 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PR ODUCT NO . 954 56 78-33 ELECTRICAL 22 79 21 81 D . C . A M P E R E S 45 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 55 52 16[...]

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    29 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Batter y 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 Unc x 3/4 8 7603J T ra y , Batter y 10 145211 Bolt, BTR FRT 1/4-20 x 7.5 11 150109 Hold Down Batter y , F ront 12 145769 Nut, Push, Nylon 16 176138 Switch Inter lock Push-In 21 175688 Har ness Asm Light W/4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light 24 8860R Cable Battery 25 146148 Cab[...]

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    30 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PR ODUCT NO . 954 56 78-33 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 209 158 74 30 159 209 13 209 31 1 9 157 156 10 26 144 26 10 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 143 60 17 29 145 18 166 37 37 209 11 209 209 20 59 28 166 166 154 209 166 155 166 209 54 58 54 14 14 38 38 213 214 3 2 206 chassis-stealth.stlt_8[...]

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    31 NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 9 163976X428 Dash 10 72140608 Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 11 167203 Panel Dash Lh 13 178298 Panel Dash Rh 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 175260X428 Hood 18 164655 Extr usion Bumper 20 162026 Plate Batter y 26 73800[...]

  • Page 32

    32 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PR ODUCT NO . 954 56 78-33 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 51 271 19 19 6 231 239 33 239 238 52 237 233 240 232 241 235 242 221 274 224 225 223 223 223 223 226 226 234 236 227 21[...]

  • Page 33

    33 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions give in U .S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PR ODUCT NO . 954 56 78-33 DRIVE 1 - - - - - - T ransaxle (Order par ts from trans- axle manuf acturer) Hydro gear Model 336-0510 6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3[...]

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    34 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PR ODUCT NO . 954 56 78-33 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 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 38 12 39 1 41 42 37 36 37 steering_pl.lt_35[...]

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    35 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions giv en in U .S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PR ODUCT NO . 954 56 78-33 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 1 180656 Wheel Steer ing 2 184706 Axle Asm 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bear ing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X W as[...]

  • Page 36

    36 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PR ODUCT NO . 954 56 78-33 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 6 5 72 13 26 25 4 8 32 31 34 33 37 33 39 17 16 17 3 81 23 45 14 38 engine-bs intek-twin_28[...]

  • Page 37

    37 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 175437X428 Control Throttle 2 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 3 - - - - - - - - Engine, Briggs Model 407777 (Order par ts from engine mfg.) 4 149723 Muffl er Asm T win Lo-T one 5 159955 Pipe Exhaust LH Intek 6 160589 Pipe Exhaust RH Intek 8 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 w/Sems 10 162797 Shield Browning Int[...]

  • Page 38

    38 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 171684 Seat 2 140551 Brack et Pivot Seat 8 720 3 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 4 19131610 W asher Flat 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 9 19131614 W asher 13/32[...]

  • Page 39

    39 10 3 16 9 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap V alve Tire 2 65139 Stem V alve 3 170455 Tire F T 15 x 6 0 - 6 Ser vice 4 59904 T ube Front (Service Item Only) 5 106732X421 Rim Asm 6" front Service 6 278H Fitting Grease (F ront Wheel Only) 7 9040H Bear ing Flange (F ront Wheel Only) 8 106108X421 Rim Asm[...]

  • Page 40

    40 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PR ODUCT NO . 954 56 78-33 MO WER LIFT 36 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 50 26 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 49 lift-rh.1pc.stlt_1[...]

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    41 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD, PR ODUCT NO . 954 56 78-33 MO WER LIFT 1 159461 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger 2 159476 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 138284 Pin Groov e 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 125631X Grip Handle 8 170770 Button Plunger 11 139865 Link L[...]

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    42 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 37 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 184 45 144 54 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 59 19 4 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 61 149 118 136 21 139 2 119 117 116 5 21 134 21 5 134 135 136 116 113 117 119 118 2 140 138 113 3 129 92 131 130 92 42_D .elec.t-path.adjwl.stlt_3 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - M[...]

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    43 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 182032X421 Mow er Deck Assembly , 42" 2 72140506 Bolt 3 138017 Brack et Asm F r . Swa y Bar 3/42 4 165460 Brack et Asm Deck 42" Sw ay Bar 5 4939M Retainer Spring 6 178024 Bar Sway Dec k 8 850857 Bolt [...]

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    44 SER VICE NO TES[...]

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    45 SER VICE NO TES[...]

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    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) 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 [...]

  • Page 47

    47 15 DEGREES MAX. FO LD A LO N G D O TTED LIN E THIS IS A 15 D EG R EE 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 graduall[...]

  • Page 48

    Y our POULAN PR O product has been expertly en gi neered and car efully manu fac tured to rigid quality stan dards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part r eplacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. FOR SER VICE OR REPLA CEMENT P AR TS: 1. Consult your dealer/place of purchase. 2. Consult the yello w pages of y ou[...]