Poulan PRO 185491 - Manuals

5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS (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 SteeringExtensionShaft Steering Adapter (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Locknu...

6 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.• Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- ing. Remove the car...

8 ASSEMBLY FIG. 4B TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING NOTE: The mulcher blades will dis charge and bag grass, but for best bagging and discharging install the high per- for mance blades.• Remove mulcher plate and mulcher blades and install high performance blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the MAINTEN...

9 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor 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 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE ...

10 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the safe...

11 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spec...

12 OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.• Select desired height of cut.• Lower mower with attachment ...

13 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw ca...

14 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass ...

15 MAINTENANCE BE FO RE E AC H US E T RAC 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 I...

16 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 11) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove blade bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se cur ing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER HOL...

17 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. FIG. 13 ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifi cation...

18 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. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and g...

19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP...

20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NUT "E" "D" "D" MANDREL FIG. 20 NUT "F" FRONT LINKS FIG. 21 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO AD JUST BOTH FRONT LINK...

22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 26) • Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble.• On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub a...

23 REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 28 and 29) WARNING: Do not short battery ter- mi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connect-ing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.Positive terminal must be connected fi rst to pr...

24 ENGINE TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE (See Fig. 31) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:• With engine not running, move throttle...

25 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor...

26 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Di...

29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD2042STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 97-07 SCHEMATIC 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...

30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD2042STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 97-07 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 D.C . A MP ER ES 45 16 22 21 52 16

32 26 25 64 208 13 208 11 1 3 2 9 208 209 209 209 5 5 207 3 3 3 142 145 37 3 37 24 26 25 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 205 38 205 206 159 3 115 3 142 211 114 58 18 17 28 264 263 259 258 261 166 39 chassis_elite sv_pro_2 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD2042STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 97-07 C...

34 29 28 112 14 41 38 39 57 51 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 59 212 55 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 13 81 84 82 64 65 145 79 16 96 26 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 21 8 10 156 165 168 166 163 14 159 161 198 158 164 83 162 169 89 197 6 ...

36 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 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD2042STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 97-07 STEERING ASSEMBLY

38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD2042STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 97-07 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 171683 Seat2 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 7203 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc X 14 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga5 145006 Clip Push-In6 73800600 Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 ...

39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD2042STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 97-07 DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 5,8 4,10 3,9 11 7 WHEELS AND TIRES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 10 3 16 9 1 5919...

41 36 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 49 26 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD2042STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 97-07 MOWER LIFT 1 184432 Wire Asm2 159476 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 178981 Pin Groove 2" Zinc...

42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD2042STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 97-07 MOWER 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 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_...

45 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi-als and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, w...

46 T E C U M S E H ® Issued January 1980Revised January 1991 T E C U M S E H ® SERVICE POLICY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company (“Tecumseh”), subject to the limitations contai...

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 mowslopes greater...

Your 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 SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: 1. Consult your dealer/place of purc...