Poulan 188781 manual

O WNER'S MANU AL MODEL: PD22H42ST A LA WN TRA CT OR AL W A YS WEAR EYE PR OTECTION DURING OPERA TION W ARNING: Read this Owner's Man u al and follo w all W arnings and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult in serious in ju ry . IMPOR T ANT MANU AL Do Not Thro w A way 188781 Re v . 1 11.3.03 RD/MH 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 over 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 slid[...]

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 do wn a hill in neutral, you may lose contr ol of the tractor . W ARNING: T ow only the attachments that are rec [...]

4 GASOLINE CAP ACITY 4.0 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) OIL CAP ACITY : 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): F orward: 0-5.5 Rev erse 0-2.4 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT : 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) 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[...]

6 02601 ASSEMBL Y T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A sock et wrench set will make assembly easier . Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. Utility knif e Pliers (1) 3/4" wrenches Tire pressure gauge (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife 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[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 3 SEA T P AN SHOULDER BOL T ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLA T W ASHER SEA T HO W T O SET UP Y OUR TRA CT OR INST ALL SEA T (See Fig. 3) 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 remo[...]

8 INST ALL MULCHER PLA TE (See Figs. 4) • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw , washer , lock w asher , and weld nut as sho wn. NO TE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook b y in sert ing weld nut from the top with hook pointing do wn. • Tighten hardware securely . • Raise and hold defl ector shield in up right po si tion. ?[...]

9 OPERA TION These symbols ma y appear on your tr actor 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 PRESS[...]

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 f amiliar ize y ourself with the locations of v arious controls and ad just ments. Sav e this manual for future ref erence. Our tractors conf or m to the safety standards of the Ameri[...]

11 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thr own into the e yes, which can result in severe e ye dam age . Al wa ys wear safety glass es or eye 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 saf ety glasses. I[...]

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. • A void stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is necessary , 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 cr anking time to mov e 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 • Mo wer should be properly le v eled f or best mowing per- f ormance. See “T O LEVEL MO WER 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. • Drive 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 MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUIL T -UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EA CH USE. • The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they f all onto the lawn the y will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also , the mulched g [...]

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 mow er 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 MAINTENANCE V- B E L T S Check V -belts f or deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary . The belts are not ad just able. 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 tra[...]

19 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark 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 v er y 100 hours of operation, whiche ver occurs fi rst. Spar k plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPEC[...]

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. 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 BO TH FRONT LINKS EQ U AL LY S O MO WER WILL S[...]

22 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 ar k the tractor on le v el surf ace. Engage par king brak e. BEL T REMO V AL - • Remov e mower from tractor (See “T O REMO VE MO W ER” in this section of manual). • W ork belt off both mandr[...]

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

24 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 gr ill. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELA YS Loose or damaged wiring may cause y our tractor to run poorly [...]

25 ENGINE T O AD JUST THR O TTLE CON TROL CABLE (See Fig. 30) 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 follows: • With engine not running, move throttle control le ver to f ast position. ?[...]

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 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 [...]

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 v eral minutes bef ore 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[...]

28 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 service center/ with attachment clutc h depar tment. engaged P oor cut - uneven 1. W or n, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade . Tigh[...]

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 PD22H42ST A ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 12 12 11 10 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 PD22H42ST A ELECTRICAL 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 ray Battery 10 145211 Bolt Btr fr t 1/4-20 x 7.5 zinc 11 150109 Holddown batter y 12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4 16 176138 Switch Inter lock 21 183759 Har ness Sock et Light 22 4152J Bulb, Light # 11[...]

32 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A CHASSIS 10 30 209 31 1 9 208 209 209 5 5 207 26 144 26 10 209 142 209 142 58 208 13 208 11 64 143 60 145 37 37 18 14 14 38 38 166 39 209 2 206 74 159 chassis_elite sv_pro_7 17 28 264 263 259 258 261 144 26 26 60 219 20 219 23 217[...]

33 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A CHASSIS KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X012 Dash P/L 10 72140608 Bolt Carr iage 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 183393X428 Hood 18 126938X Bumper Hood 20 180679 Plate Ba[...]

34 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A DRIVE 66 29 28 112 13 14 41 38 39 57 120 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 55 63 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 81 84 82 145 79 16 96 26 26 26 89 90 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 21 8 10 156 165 168 166 163 14 159 161 198 158 112 83 162 [...]

35 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - T ransaxle Hydro Gear 314-0510 (Order P ar ts F rom T ransaxle Manu- f acturer) 8 165866 Rod Shift 10 76020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 14 10040400 W asher Lock Hvy Helical 15 74490544 Bolt, Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 Gr . 5 16 7380050[...]

36 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A STEERING ASSEMBL Y 5 5 3 43 95 43 8 10 40 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 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 4 32 26 30 28 steering_pl.lt_47[...]

37 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A STEERING ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 184704X428 Wheel Steering 2 184706 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 175121 Link Drag 11 10040600 W asher Lo[...]

38 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 188720 Seat 2 140551 Brack et Pivot Seat 8 720 3 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 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 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 19131614 W asher 13/32 x 1 [...]

39 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A DECALS NO TE: All component dimensions given 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 alve 3 106222X Tire F T 15 x 6 0 - 6 Ser vic[...]

40 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 6 5 72 13 26 25 4 8 32 31 33 37 33 17 17 3 81 23 45 14 38 41 112 engine-bs intek-twin_39[...]

41 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A ENGINE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm F or engine ser vice and replacement par ts, call the toll free number f or your engine manuf acturer listed belo w: Briggs & Stratton 1-800-233-3723 K ohler Co. 1-800-544-2444 T ecumseh Product[...]

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 3 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 140 37 184 42_deck_man-t-path_4. 118 136 21 139 18 119 117 116 5 21 134 21 5 134 135 136 116 113 117 119 118 2 138 113 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H4[...]

43 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A MO WER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 182032X421 Mower Dec k Assembly , 42" 2 72140506 Bolt 3 138017 Brack et Asm Fr . Sway Bar 3/42 4 165460 Brack et Asm Deck 42" Swa y Bar 5 4939M Retainer Spr ing 6 178024 Bar Swa y Dec k 8 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr . 8[...]

44 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A MO WER LIFT 36 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 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 lift-rh.1pc.stlt_10[...]

45 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42ST A MO WER LIFT 1 159461 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger 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 125631X Grip Handle 8 124526X Button Plunger 11 139865 Link Lift LH Fixed Length 12 139866 Li[...]

46 LIMITED W ARRANTY The Manuf acturer w arrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manuf actured is free from def ects in materi- als and work man ship . F or a period of two (2) years from date of purchase b y the or iginal consumer purchaser , we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge f or par ts or labor incu[...]

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

Y our POULAN PRO product has been e xpertly 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 REPLA CEMENT P AR TS: 1. Consult your dealer/place of purchase. 2. Consult the yellow pages of your ph[...]