Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS
2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be pick...
Page 3 - WARNING
3 WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci - den tal starting when setting up, trans- port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug. WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor. WARNING...
Page 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 2.0 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type(API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30(below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 3.5 Pints W/O Filter: 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RJ19LM (Gap: .040") Ground Speed(MPH): Forward: 0 – 5.5 Reverse: 0 – 2.4 ...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (2) Mulch Blades (2) Keys Slope Shee...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON; UNPACK CARTON; HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
6 ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standardwrench sizes are listed.(1) 3/4" Socket w/drive ratchet Utility knife (1) 9/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge (2) 1/2" wrenches Phillips Screwdriver When right or left hand is mentioned in this m...
Page 7 - TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING
7 ASSEMBLY SEAT PAN SHOULDERB O L T ADJUSTMENTK N O B FLAT WASHER SEAT INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.• Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seatto cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seatto tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from ...
Page 8 - CHECKLIST; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
8 ASSEMBLY 3 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC-TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THISQUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Bat...
Page 9 - OPERATION
9 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL ...
Page 10 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
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 adjustments. Savethis manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the safety ...
Page 11 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
11 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which canresult in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operatingyour tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide visionsafety mask over spectacles or...
Page 12 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS
12 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hillswith slopes greater than 15° and do notdrive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or downhills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever toslow...
Page 13 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; ADD GASOLINE
13 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine hasrun out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuelfrom the tank to the engine.• Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engagedposition. • Sit on seat in operating position,...
Page 14 - MULCHING MOWING TIPS; MOWING TIPS
14 FIG. 10 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWERH O U S I N G F R E E O F B U I L T - U P G R A S S A N D T R A S H .C L E A N A F T E R E A C H U S E . • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippingsmany times and reduce them in size so that as they fallonto t...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; LUBRICATION CHART
15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BEFORE EACH USE T RAC T 0 R Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean B...
Page 16 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION
16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 12) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access toblades. • Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securingblade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge uptowards deck as shown. IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENT...
Page 17 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours ofoperation and replace if necessary. The belts are notadjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept cleanto assure proper...
Page 18 - MUFFLER; CLEANING; CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS
18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (ifequipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowingseason or after every 100 hours of operation, whicheveroccurs first. Spark plug typ...
Page 19 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18) Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor.• Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to itslowest position. • Roll belt off engine pulley. • Remove small ...
Page 22 - TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT; TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
22 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assemblysection of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber a...
Page 23 - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 29 FIG. 30 SEAT PAN BATTERYBOX DOOR KEPSN U T HEXB O L T POSITIVE (RED)CABLE NEGATIVE(BLACK) CABLE NEGATIVETERMINAL POSITIVETERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL POSITIVE TERMINAL CHARGEDBATTERY CABLES CHASSIS FIG. 28 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY(See Fig. 28) CAUTION: Lea...
Page 24 - TO ADJUST CARBURETOR; INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
24 SWIVEL FIG. 32 CLAMP SCREW QUARTERCIRCLE CHOKE CLOSED ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 32) The throttle control has been preset at the factory andadjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment asdescribed below before loosening cable. If adjustment isnecessary, proceed as fo...
Page 25 - STORAGE; BATTERY; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
25 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of theseason or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the tractor withgasoline in the tank inside a buildingwhere fumes may reach an open flameor spark. Allow the engine to coolbefore storing in an...
Page 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
26 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 flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/replace air filter. 6. D...
Page 28 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 29 - SCHEMATIC
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...
Page 30 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STA ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 8 2 1 27 D.C. AMPERES 45 16 16 22 21 52
Page 32 - CHASSIS
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STA CHASSIS 58 207 20 207 23 64 208 13 208 11 1 3 2 9 208 208 5 5 207 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 17 29 28 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 145 37 3 37 24 26 25 26 25 3 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 18 3 38 3 206 212
Page 34 - DRIVE
34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STA DRIVE 66 29 28 32 30 52 32 59 42 38 61 41 42 40 53 35 55 36 42 62 35 36 22 39 34 16 1 77 77 30 52 56 64 65 51 72 63 116 70 57 96 26 25 19 24 26 26 76 78 75 74 27 26 15 37 51 51 27 51 48 151 202 49 26 47 50 51 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 14 164 21 8 1...
Page 36 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STA STEERING ASSEMBLY 11 22 5 5 4 3 43 6 43 8 18 19 27 62 23 11 40 66 29 25 79 8 40 32 8 6 46 46 8 6 2 1 41 17 42 37 36 37 38 63 11 39 44 51 54 33 35 34 80 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 29 29 82 10 47 47 85 85
Page 38 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STA SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 171683 Seat 2 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 3 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 4 19131610 Washer 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 S...
Page 39 - DECALS
39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STA DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches1 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 1 0 3 1 6 9 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 St...
Page 40 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STA ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 11 6 5 12 13 26 25 17 3 14 38 15 16 17 81 27 7 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 40 4 8 23 45
Page 42 - MOWER DECK
42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STA MOWER DECK 15 14 12 128 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 37 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 142 35 49 50 51 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 22 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 40 159 152 151 153 154 1...
Page 44 - MOWER LIFT
44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STA MOWER 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
Page 46 - LIMITED WARRANTY
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, with...
Page 47 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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 th...
Page 48 - FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS:; PARTS AND SERVICE
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...
