Poulan PRO PD24PH42ST - Manuals

5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Sleeve (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use

6 CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • Lift hood to raised position.• If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTENANCE section of this man u al for charg in...

8 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. CHECK MOWER LEV EL NESS For best cuttin...

9 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean-ing. OPERATION 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 02919 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. FIG. 5 Our tractors confor...

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. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat t...

13 TO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater 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 stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake pedal quickly to br...

14 OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om -mend ed that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the fi rst time. This procedure will remove any trapped air...

15 FIG. 10 00272 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- formance. 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 ...

16 MAINTENANCE 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 D...

17 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 12) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.• Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.• Install new or resharpened blade with stamped "THIS SIDE UP" facin...

18 MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos- si ble damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam...

19 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum fi bers. • Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning coun ter clock wise. • To open, pull out on the ...

20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving par...

21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 00598 01267 01156 TRUNNION BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH FRONT LINKS NUT “E” NUT “F” 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 BOT...

22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02537 FIG. 23 WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” JAM NUT DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE AD JUST MENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAR EST AUTHORIZED SER-VICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT OPERATING ARM NUT “A” 1-9/16" TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 23) Your tractor is equipp...

23 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/RE PLACE MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANS MIS SION” in the Operation section of this manual. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 24 CLUTCH LOCATOR CLU...

26 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. Al low the engine to cool before sto...

27 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...

30 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...

31 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD A LONG DOTTE D LINE THIS IS A 15 D EGREE SLOP E 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 gre...

This 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 Parts and service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 • ...