Poulan PRO 188737 - Manuals

5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Boot SteeringExtensionShaft 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 1...

6 ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed.(2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife (2) 3/4" wrench Tire pres sure gauge PliersWhen right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operating po ...

8 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER FOR MANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PROD UCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton....

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 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FOR...

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. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used t...

11 NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “brown ing” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al-ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- plete ly, as described above, b...

12 TO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes great er than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.• If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower pos...

13 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.• Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place gear s...

14 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- for mance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has b...

15 MAINTENANCE BE FO RE EAC 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 IN...

16 01202 MAINTENANCE FIG. 13 FIG. 12 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.• Keep battery and terminals clean.• Keep battery bolts tight.• Keep small vent hole...

17 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling. FIG. 15 FIG. 14 • ...

18 MAINTENANCE CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc. of all foreign matter. • Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unles...

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 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 22) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL -• Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOW ER” in this section of this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulley...

24 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...

25 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. Dirty air fi lter. 5. Clean...

27 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842ST (PD18542STA) 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 CON...

28 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842ST (PD18542STA) 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

30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842ST (PD18542STA) CHASSIS 26 25 64 208 13 208 11 1 209 2 9 208 209 209 209 5 5 207 209 142 145 37 209 37 24 26 25 31 24 30 35 209 26 33 10 26 34 35 205 38 205 206 159 209 115 142 211 114 58 18 17 28 264 263 259 258 261 166 39 chassis_elite sv_pro_

31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842ST (PD18542STA) CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash9 168337X012 Dash P/L 10 72140608 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 111 174996 Panel Dash Lh 13 179174X010 Panel Dash Rh14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16...

32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842ST (PD18542STA) DRIVE 29 28 112 14 41 38 39 89 57 69 120 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 262 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 212 55 63 116 70 77 61 22 27 26 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 13 84 15 79 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 16 66 96 26 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 150 ...

34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842ST (PD18542STA) STEERING ASSEMBLY 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

36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842ST (PD18542STA) SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 188712 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 Ga.5 145006 Clip Push-In6 73800600 Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi8 17000616 Screw 3/...

37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842ST (PD18542STA) 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 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem ...

38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842ST (PD18542STA) ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 13 4 72 78 81 3 78 23 45 14 38 engine-bs.1cyl_48 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm For engine service and replacement...

39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD1842ST (PD18542STA) MOWER LIFT 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 3132 3132 19 19 13 13 13 13 lift-rh.1piece_3 1 159461 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger 2 159476 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 178981 Pin Groove 2"4 12000002 E Ring #5133-625 19211621 Wash...

40 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 40 159 140 184 42_deck_man-t-path_4. 118 136 21 139 2 119 117 116 5 21 134 21 5 134 135 136 116 113 117 119 118 ...

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...