Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS
2 DO NOT:• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Do not mow on wet grass. R...
Page 3 - WARNING
3 WARNING: In order to prevent ac- ci den tal star ting when setting up, trans por t 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 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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 QC12YC (Gap: .040") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 0-5.5 Reverse 0-2.4 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 ...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel; Steering
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS (1) Large Flat Washer 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 Steering Adapter (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Locknu...
Page 6 - HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR; ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON
6 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.• Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- ing. Remove the car...
Page 7 - TO DRIVE TRAC
7 ASSEMBLY FIG. 2 02464 2466 SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLAT WASHER SEAT FIG. 3 SEAT PAN 02602 LABEL CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3) • Lift seat pan to raised position.• If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge batter...
Page 8 - CHE CKLIST; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE; TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCH ING
8 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓...
Page 9 - OPERATION
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...
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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the safe...
Page 11 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
11 02738 OPERATION 00155 PARKING BRAKE"ENGAGED"POSITION IGNITION KEY "DIS EN GAGED"POSITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER"ENGAGED" POSITION "BRAKE"POSITION BRAKE PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITION PARKING BRAKE "DISENGAGED" POSITION FIG. 7 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB TO USE ...
Page 12 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS
12 OPERATION 01843 TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) 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.• Select desired height of cut.• Lower mower with attac...
Page 13 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL; NOTE; TOW I N G C A RT S A N D OT H E R AT
13 OPERATION FIG. 10 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and ...
Page 14 - MOWING TIPS; PURGE TRANSMISSION
14 00272 FIG. 11 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 ...
Page 15 - MULCHING MOWING TIPS
15 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass ...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
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...
Page 17 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION
17 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove blade bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se cur ing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER HOL...
Page 18 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
18 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper coolin...
Page 19 - MUFFLER; CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS; ENGINE OIL FILTER; CLEANING
19 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam-age. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and g...
Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
20 02696 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19) Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of trac-tor.• Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GAGED” position.• Move attachment lift lever forward to low er mower to its lowest po si tion. • Roll belt off engine pulley.• Remove sma...
Page 21 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
21 01156 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 00598 NUT "E" 01268 "D" "D" MANDREL FIG. 22 NUT "F" FRONT LINKS FIG. 23 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO AD JU...
Page 22 - TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE
22 02537 023 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 24 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) 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 manu...
Page 23 - TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 27) • Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble.• On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub a...
Page 24 - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 29 FIG. 30 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or dama...
Page 25 - TO AD; TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
25 02119 02118 ENGINE TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE (See Fig. 32) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:• With engine not running, m...
Page 26 - STORAGE; BATTERY; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
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. Allow the engine to cool before stor...
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 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...
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 PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 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
Page 32 - CHASSIS
32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 CHASSIS 10 30 209 31 1 9 208 209 209 5 5 207 26 144 26 10 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 58 208 13 208 11 64 143 60 145 37 37 18 14 14 38 38 166 39 3 2 206 74 159 chassis_elite sv_pro_6 270 269 90 17 28 264 263 259 258 261
Page 34 - DRIVE
34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 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 6 231 221 274 224 225 223 223 223 223 226 226 227 218 217 244 96 254 51 251 22...
Page 36 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 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 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 44 51 54 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 steering_pl.lt_29
Page 38 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 171683 Seat2 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 7203 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 14 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga5 145006 Clip Push-In6 73800600 Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi8 1700...
Page 39 - DECALS; WHEELS AND TIRES
39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 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 Tir...
Page 42 - MOWER DECK
42 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 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 140 37 184 42_D_man-t-path_stlt_4. 3 129 92 131 130 92 118 136 21 139 2 119 117 116 5 21 134 21 5 134 13...
Page 44 - MOWER LIFT
44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 57 09-25 MOWER LIFT 36 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 37 41 40 38 12 11 3132 3132 19 19 13 13 13 13 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 50 26 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 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...
Page 47 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
47 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DO TTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEG REE SLO PE 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 grea...
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...
