Page 2 - Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; SAFETY RULES; GENERAL OPERATION
2 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers I M P O R T A N T : T H I S C U T T I N G M A C H I N E I S C A P A B L E O F A M P U T A T I N G H A N D S A N D F E E T A N D T H R O W I N G O B J E C T S . F A I L U R E T O O B S E R V E T H E F O L L O W I N G S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S C ...
Page 3 - Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.; In order to prevent accidental; WARNING
3 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers SAFETY RULES • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the bladesoff. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.Always look down and behind b...
Page 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; on your purchase of a new tractor.; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; Read and observe the safety rules.; TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 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 – 5.5REVERSE: 0 – 2....
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel
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 Steering Sleeve Extension (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys (2) Mulch Blades
Page 6 - TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; Remove mower and packing materials.; HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR; Lift hood to raised position.; ASSEMBLY; Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.
6 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. Toensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use thecorrect tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. ...
Page 8 - TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING; If you installed the mulching blades you will need to
8 FIG. 5 ASSEMBLY DEFLECTORSHIELD LATCHHOOKS MULCHERPLATE I M P O R T A N T : F O R S H I P P I N G P U R P O S E S , T H E M U L C H E R P L A T E W A S P R E A T T A C H E D T O Y O U RM O W E R . T H E M U L C H E R P L A T E M U S T O N L Y B E U S E DW I T H T H E M U L C H I N G B L A D E S T ...
Page 9 - CHECKLIST; All assembly instructions have been completed.
9 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory forshipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important forbest cutting performance.• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results,...
Page 10 - OPERATION
10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. 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 FORWARD FA...
Page 11 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
11 AMPS 60 0 60 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. FIG. 6 Our tractors co...
Page 12 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR; TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
12 OPERATION CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-pletely, as described above, before leav-ing the operator's position; to emptygrass catcher, etc. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7) Always operate engine at full throttle.• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces thebattery charging rate. ...
Page 13 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; NOTE
13 OPERATION L O WPOSITION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat withthe engine running and the attachment clutch engaged willshut off the engine.• Select desired height of cut. • Lower mower with...
Page 14 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
14 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) 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 15 - PURGE TRANSMISSION; During this procedure there will be no movement of; MOWING TIPS; The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.; Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing; MULCHING MOWING TIPS
15 OPERATION FIG. 11 PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengagefreewheel lever while the engine isrunning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom-mended that the transmission be purged before operatingtractor for the first time. This procedure will remove anytrapped air i...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; Check engine oil level.; LUBRICATION CHART
16 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 IN DATESAS YO...
Page 17 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION
17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distanceat high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.(See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjust-ments section of ...
Page 18 - CLEAN AIR SCREEN; LUBRICATION
18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FIG. 15 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to preventengine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush orcompressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept...
Page 19 - MUFFLER; CLEANING; Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
19 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 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRACTOR FIG. 18 RETAINERSPRINGS(BOTH SIDES) RETAINERSPRINGS( B O T HSIDES) ELECTRICCLUTCHPULLEY F R O N TLINK SUSPENSIONARMS RETAINERSPRING ANTI-SWAYBAR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18) Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor.• Place attachment clutch sw...
Page 21 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING; Raise mower to its highest position.; : Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower; Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) I M P O R T A N T : D E C K M U S T B E L E V E L S I D E - T O - S I D E . I F T H E F O L L O W I N G F R O N T - T O - B A C K A D J U S T M E N T I SN E C E S S A R Y , B E S U R E T O A D J U S T B O T H F R O N T L I N K...
Page 23 - TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
23 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS(See Fig. 26) • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allowwheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Donot lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel huband axle. Insert square key...
Page 24 - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB; Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.; INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS; TO REPLACE FUSE; Unsnap headlight wire connector.
24 FIG. 30 SWIVEL CLAMPSCREW STOP ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 30) 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...
Page 25 - TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does notoperate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, takeyour tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/oradjustment. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damagema...
Page 26 - STORAGE; BATTERY; Fully charge the battery for storage.; FUEL SYSTEM; Use fresh fuel next season.; ENGINE OIL; OTHER; Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
26 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days ormore. 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 any...
Page 27 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
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 flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/r...
Page 29 - WIRING INSULATED CLIPS; PTO SWITCH; RELAY; SCHEMATIC
29 BATTERY FUSE RED RED RED RED BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK IGNITION UNIT SPARK PLUGS GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK ORANGE BROWN M SOLENOID WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UN...
Page 30 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STC, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 50 22 21 81 D.C. AMPERES 45 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 55 52 16
Page 32 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STC, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 209 158 74 30 159 209 13 3 31 1 9 157 156 10 26 144 26 10 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 143 60 17 29 145 161 166 37 37 209 11 209 209 20 59 28 166 166 154 209 166 155 166 209 54 58 54 14 14 38 38 213 214 3 2...
Page 33 - KEY
33 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x3/4 9 163976X428 Dash 10 72140608 Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 11 167203 Panel Dash Lh 13 178298 Panel Dash Rh 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 175260X428 Hood 20 162026 Plate ...
Page 34 - DRIVE
34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STC, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 DRIVE 29 28 30 52 32 37 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 34 16 1 77 77 241 32 30 52 57 25 19 24 26 26 76 78 75 74 27 26 59 19 219 221 221 220 222 221 19 51 51 250 19 19 6 231 239 33 239 238 52 237 233 240 232 241 235 242 221 215 224...
Page 36 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STC, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 STEERING ASSEMBLY 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 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 38 12 72 1 41 42 37 36 37
Page 38 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STC, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 62 6 5 72 13 26 25 4 8 32 31 34 33 37 33 39 17 16 17 3 81 23 45 14 38 15 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 175437X428 Control Throttle 2 164863 Screw Hwhd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 3...
Page 39 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
39 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 171684 Seat 2 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 3 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 4 19131610 Washer Flat 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...
Page 40 - DECALS
40 1 0 3 1 6 9 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 170455 Tire F T 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Front (Service Item Only) 5 106732X421 Rim Asm 6"front Service 6 278H Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Only) 7 9040H Bearing Flange (F...
Page 41 - MOWER LIFT
41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STC, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 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 1 159461 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger 2 159476 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 138284 P...
Page 42 - MOWER DECK
42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STC, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-33 MOWER DECK 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 37 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 54 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 59 19 4 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 61 149 118 136 21 139 137 119 117 116 5 21 13...
Page 44 - SERVICE NOTES
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; WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
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 mow slopes great...
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 rigid quality standards. 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 purchase....
