Page 2 - SLOPE OPERATION; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; SAFETY RULES; CHILDREN
2 I. GENERAL OPERATION• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in themanual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with theinstructions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire,etc., which could be picked up ...
Page 3 - WARNING
3 Look for this symbol to point out importantsafety precautions. It means CAUTION!!!BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS IN-VOLVED. CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-tal starting when setting up, transport-ing, adjusting or making repairs, alwaysdisconnect spark plug wire and placewire where it cannot ...
Page 4 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
4 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 4.0 PINTS W/O FILTER 3.75 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: .040") GROUND SPEED (MPH): Forward: 0-5.5 Reverse 0-2.4 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel; Steering Adapter
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 (2) Mulch Blades (2) Keys Slope Sheet SteeringExtensionShaft S...
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.Utility knife Pliers (1) 9/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge (2) 1/2" wrenchesWhen right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it meanswhen you are in the operating positi...
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: 3 All assembly instructions have been completed. 3 No remaining loose parts in carton. 3 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; LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.
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; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL; 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 - BATTERY; TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION
16 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of thebattery with an automotive charger will extend its life.• Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes...
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; ENGINE OIL FILTER
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; Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.; 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 - TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O R E M O V E W H E E L F O R R E P A I R S(See Fig. 27) • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allowwheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do notlose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align grooves in...
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
24 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 follows:• With engine not running, move throttle control...
Page 25 - STORAGE; 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 - ELECTRICAL
30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 8 2 1 27 D.C . A MP ER ES 45 16 16 22 21 52
Page 31 - KEY
31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery Mech Hinge 16 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 166181 Harness Socket Light 22 4152J Bulb, Light # 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146147 Cabl...
Page 32 - CHASSIS
32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC 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 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC 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 65 212 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 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 14 164 21 8 10 83 159 161 ...
Page 36 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 5 7 7 4 3 43 6 43 8 18 22 27 62 23 11 40 66 25 29 79 10 40 40 68 68 11 11 15 8 6 46 46 8 6 2 67 65 1 41 17 42 37 36 37 38 63 11 39 44 51 54 13 29 29 29 29 40 11 76 74, 75 78, 77 32 19 8 80
Page 38 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC 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 Screw 3/8-16 ...
Page 40 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC ENGINE 14 38 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 62 6 5 72 13 26 25 4 8 17 16 17 3 81 23 45 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 40
Page 42 - MOWER DECK
42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC MOWER DECK 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 37 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 35 54 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 22 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 59 19 4 3 129 92 131 130 92 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 61 149 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 155 113 117 11...
Page 44 - MOWER LIFT
44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC 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
46 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects inmaterials and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we willrepair or replace, at our option, withou...
Page 47 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
47 15° MAX. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR TREE. CUT OUT ON DOTTED LINES THIS IS A 15 ° SLOPE SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (notgreater than 15°), never a...
Page 48 - FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS:; For replacement parts, have available the following information:; PARTS AND SERVICE
Your POULAN PRO product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigidquality standards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may benecessary during the life of your unit. FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: 1. Consult your dealer/place of purchase. 2...
