Page 2 - Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; SAFETY RULES
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 - In order to prevent acciden-; 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. Al-ways look down and behind...
Page 4 - CONGRATULATIONS; on your purchase of a new Tractor.; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; Read and observe the safety rules.; TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; This tractor is equipped with an internal com-
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 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 For Future Use (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; Pliers; TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON; UNPACK CARTON; HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR; Lift seat pan to raised position.; ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT; INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
6 ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standardwrench sizes are listed.Utility knife Pliers (1) 3/4" wrenches Tire pressure gauge (2) 7/16" 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 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 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 carto...
Page 9 - OPERATION
9 OPERATION 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 F...
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; NOTE
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 - Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED” position.; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL; Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.; 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 - MOWING TIPS; Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing; PURGE TRANSMISSION
14 FIG. 10 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowingperformance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area thathas been cut....
Page 15 - MULCHING MOWING TIPS
15 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER H 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 the lawn...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; Check engine oil level.; LUBRICATION CHART
16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BEFORE EACH USE 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 Termina...
Page 17 - We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you; TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION; To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to; OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM
17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 12) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access toblades. • Remove blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer secur-ing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge uptowards deck as shown. IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, ...
Page 18 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
18 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 19 - MUFFLER; CLEANING; CLEAN AIR SCREEN
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
20 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 21 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING; Raise mower to its highest position.; : Three full turns of adjustment nut will change mower
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NUT "E" "D" "D" MANDREL FIG. 21 NUT "F" FRONT LINKS FIG. 22 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 ...
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 allowwheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do notlose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub an...
Page 24 - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB; Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.; RED cable last from both batteries.
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 securelyback into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood. REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 29 and...
Page 25 - Unsnap headlight wire connector.; TO ADJUST CARBURETOR; INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
25 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 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 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 27 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
27 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 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. Dir...
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 PPR20H42STB ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 D.C. AMPERES 45 16 16 22 21 52
Page 31 - KEY
31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STB ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery Fender 16 176138 Switch Interlock 21 175685 Harness Socket Light 22 4152J Bulb, Light # 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 G...
Page 32 - CHASSIS
32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STB CHASSIS 26 25 58 219 20 219 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 3 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 161 14 38 14 206 212 159
Page 34 - DRIVE
34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STB DRIVE 66 29 28 32 30 52 32 59 38 61 41 53 35 55 36 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 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 14 164 21 8 10 83 159 161 198 158 162 169 15...
Page 36 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STB 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
Page 38 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STB 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 PPR20H42STB 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 41 112 40
Page 42 - MOWER DECK
42 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 37 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 142 49 50 51 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 3 129 92 131 130 92 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STB MOWER DECK 152 151 153 154 157 158 ...
Page 44 - MOWER LIFT
44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STB MOWER LIFT 36 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13
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....
