Page 2 - SAFETY RULES
2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manualand 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 - Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; 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 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 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: 3.5 PINTS W/O FILTER: 3.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED (MPH): Forward: 0-5.5 Reverse 0-2.4 TIRE...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel; Key
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 Slope Sheet SteeringExtensionShaft Steering A...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; 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 (1) 9/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge Pliers When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it meanswhen you are in the operating 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. 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; PURGE TRANSMISSION
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 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 ...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; LUBRICATION CHART
15 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 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 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION; TRANSAXLE COOLING; CLEAN AIR SCREEN
17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API serviceclassification SF-SJ. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity gradeaccording to your expected operating temperature. TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -20 0 30 40 ...
Page 18 - MUFFLER
18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Cleanthe foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation orevery season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours ofoperation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air clean...
Page 19 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SUSPENSION ARMS RETAINER SPRINGS(BOTH SIDES) RETAINER SPRING ANTI-SWAY BAR FRONT LINK C O L L A R ENGINE PULLEY CLUTCH SPRING SMALL RETAINER SPRING SQUARE HOLE HOUSING GUIDE LARGE RETAINERSPRING BRACKET Fig. 19 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:• Depres...
Page 20 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
20 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 REMOVEMOWER” in this section of this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys an...
Page 21 - TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake systemwhich is mounted on the side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance athigh speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or pavedsurface, then brak...
Page 22 - TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
22 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY(See Fig. 29) CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generateexplosive gases. Keep sparks, flameand smoking materials away from bat-teries. Always wear eye protection whenaround batteries. FIG. 29 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not hori...
Page 23 - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB; INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS H O O D 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. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiri...
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 PR17H42STD 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 (...
Page 28 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STD 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 30 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
30 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 18 14 38 14 206 212 159 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STD CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
Page 32 - DRIVE
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STD 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 15...
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 39 44 51 54 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 63 11 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STD STEERING ASSEMBLY
Page 36 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STD 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 ...
Page 37 - DECALS
37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STD 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 S...
Page 40 - MOWER DECK
40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STD 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 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 40 159 152 151 153 ...
Page 42 - 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 PR17H42STD 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 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 mowslopes greater...
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....
