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 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; WARNING
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ...................................................... 2 - 3PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................... 4, 14 - 17ASSEMBLY .............................................................. 6 - 8OPERATION ...
Page 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.00 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: 3.5W/O FILTER: 3.0 SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 1st 1.2 2nd 1.5 3rd 2.4 4th 3.5 5th ...
Page 5 - Steering Wheel; Seat; CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
5 (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 SteeringExtensionShaft Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Keys Keys Slope Sheet (2) Mulc...
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.(2) 1/2" wrenches Utility knife (2) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge PliersWhen right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it meanswhen you are in the operating position...
Page 7 - TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING
7 ASSEMBLY FIG. 2 TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-tion section, page 10, for location andfunction of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever toits highest position. • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) posit...
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. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER : Used to e...
Page 11 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
11 NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases maycause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility,always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-pletely, as described above, before ...
Page 12 - TO TRANSPORT; TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
12 • Select desired height of cut. • Lower mower with attachment lift control. • Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutchcontrol. • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachmentclutch control. CAUTION: Do not operate the mowerwithout either the entire grass catcher,on mowers so equipped, or th...
Page 13 - MOWING TIPS; MULCHING MOWING TIPS
13 OPERATION 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...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; LUBRICATION CHART
14 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 15 - BATTERY; TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION
15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FIG. 12 FIG. 11 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 v...
Page 16 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION; CLEAN AIR SCREEN
16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours andreplace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replacebelts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which canrestrict cooling. ENGINE L...
Page 17 - CLEANING; MUFFLER
17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreignmatter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean yourtractor unless the elec...
Page 18 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. • Make sure the b...
Page 19 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
19 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 21 - TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 w...
Page 22 - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB; INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NEGATIVE TERMINAL POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL POSITIVE TERMINAL CHARGEDBATTERY CABLES CHASSIS FIG. 28 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...
Page 23 - TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS GOVERNORCONTROL LEVER GOVERNORC O N T R O LPLATE THROTTLECABLE HOLES “A” FIG. 32 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustmentmay be required to compensate for differences in fuel,tempe...
Page 24 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
24 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 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
25 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 27 - SCHEMATIC
27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STD SCHEMATIC 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 (C...
Page 28 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STD 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 22 21 52 16
Page 30 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
30 26 25 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 3 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 18 14 38 14 206 212 159 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STD CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
Page 32 - DRIVE
32 66 29 28 112 14 41 42 40 38 42 39 57 51 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 212 55 63 116 70 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 13 81 84 82 145 79 16 96 26 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 21 8 10 156 165 168 166 163 14 159 161 198 158...
Page 34 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
34 5 5 4 3 43 6 43 8 10 40 32 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 29 17 43 91 2 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 63 11 39 44 51 54 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STD STEERING ASSEMBLY
Page 36 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STD SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 171683 Seat 2 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 3 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc 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 37 - DECALS
37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STD 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 1 0 3 1 6 9 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 St...
Page 40 - MOWER DECK
40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STD MOWER DECK 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 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 40 159 152 151 153 154 157 158 6...
Page 42 - TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STD; MOWER LIFT
42 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 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STD MOWER LIFT
Page 44 - NOTES
Page 45 - LIMITED WARRANTY
45 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 46 - SERVICE; POLICY; WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTIES; A. Products Warranted; C. Securing Warranty Service
46 T E C U M S E H ® Issued January 1980Revised January 1991 T E C U M S E H ® SERVICE POLICY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company (“Tecumseh”), subject to the limitations contai...
Page 47 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
47 15 ° MAX. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY 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 (not greater than 15 °), ne...
Page 48 - FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS:; 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....
