Poulan PD18H42STB User Manual

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  • Poulan PD18H42STB | User Manual - Page 1
    Do Not Throw Away 00993-poulan_pro 02478 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PD18H42STB LAWN TRACTOR WARNING: Read this Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION 187080 04.17.03 TR Printed in
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    SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION DO NOT: • Read, understand,
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    SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • Be sure the area is clear of is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
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    . Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to
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    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat Steering Sleeve (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Insert Steering Extension Shaft (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Gauge Wheel (4) Adjusting Bar (4)
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    or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). INSERT 1/2 HEX NUT LARGE FLAT WASHER TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton. • Cut along dotted lines
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    • If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions). TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for
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    mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TRACTOR, 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
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    MOWER LIFT 15 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) Failure to follow instructions result in damage to the tractor and/or engine. HOT SURFACES
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    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. Save this manual engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. LIGHT
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    tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Release parking brake. • Slowly move motion control lever to desired position. TO ADJUST MOWER to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance,
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    prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual). • Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel
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    fications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. this manual). • To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual. in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use
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    transmission should be warmed up as follows: • Be sure the tractor is on level ground. • Place the motion control lever in Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower
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    MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not
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    receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season
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    may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are working properly. If your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should not
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    tractor manual). V-BELTS Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 14 and 15) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. • Be sure tractor manual
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    cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17 tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves and trash from tractor and mower
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    BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18) Mower clutch cable housing guide into bracket, slide collar onto guide and secure with
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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE
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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) 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 MOWER" in this section of manual). • Work belt off both
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    instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FIG. 25 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also
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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual). If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. THE OTHER
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    expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 32) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not
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    enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower is tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Mainte- nance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual SYSTEM PARTS SUCH
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    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/ Service Adjustments section. 15. Contact an authorized service center/department. Excessive vibration 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Bent blade mandrel. 3. Loose/damaged part
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    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. CORRECTION 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department.
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB SCHEMATIC RED BLACK BATTERY SOLENOID A AMMETER (OPTIONAL) RED WHITE RED S BM BLACK WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. 29
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB ELECTRICAL 22 21 42 24 41 43 27 27 26 27 27 81 81 81 25 33 30 40 16 16 8 2 1 D.C. AMPERES 45 52 29 28 27 90 30
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 Unc x 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery 16 176137 Switch Interlock 21 183759 Harness
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 264 28 258 263 17 159 30 24 18 261 39 25 26 31 209 208 11 209 9
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt 38 175710 Bracket Asm. Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot 58 185949 Air Duct 64 154798 Dash Lower 142
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB DRIVE 51 57 89 69 197 81 32 30 52 16 95 77 15 96 26 1 63 161 159 158 59 169
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 ------ 8 165619 10 4 x Gr. 5 Washer Keeper, Belt Engine Hydro KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 69 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 Unc 70 134683 Guide, Belt, Mower Drive RH 71 169183 Strap, Torque, Lh 73 169182 Strap
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB STEERING ASSEMBLY 38 12 39 1 37 44 51 91 43 41 42 37 36 54 88 71 29 17 68 29 15 15 15 steering_pl.lt_29 82 29 46 8 6 2 87 5 68 67 13 65 46 8 6 67 67 3 32 11 40 33 34 10 35 87 5 4 43 43 6 8 36
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180656 Wheel Steering 2 184706 Axle Asm Front 3 169840 Spindle Asm Lh 4 169839 Spindle Asm Rh 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X Washer
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB ENGINE 2 1 32 31 105 44 46 3 38 81 16 14 105 33 37 33 29 23 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 38 80 13 77 116 4 45 engine-kohler_40
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170805 2 17720408 3 ------ 4 174667 13 12-041- Throt /Ch Flag Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine Kohl Model CV492 (Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer) Muffler Exhaust Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 14 24 8 9 7 10 5 8 9 7 5 6 22 2 21 16 25 15 11 13 17 seat_lt.knob_1 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 171683 2 140551 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 73800600 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 182493 11 166369 12 121246X 12 DESCRIPTION Seat
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB DECALS 9 12 2 5 3 8 4 8 10 12 16 1 7 13 14 15 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 157032 2 172743 3 186163 4 186164 5 187051 7 179128 8 182005 9 172740 10 157140 12 176303 DESCRIPTION Decal Instruction Operat English/French Decal Ins Strg Wh Decal Hood Rh
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB MOWER LIFT 29 28 27 25 24 23 7 41 37 38 40 11 19 13 31 32 13 5 49 36 13 4 6 2 12 13 30 50 3 26 6 19 31 32 20 15 1 5 4 17 18 20 16 20 20 15 lift-rh.1pc.stlt_12 42
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 184432 Plunger Asm. 2 159476 Shaft Asm Lift 3 178981 Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 6 120183X Bearing
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB MOWER DECK 68 40 67 157 158 37 36 40 151 152 156 153 155 159 46 153 154 143 144 45 150 40 37 145
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 182032X421 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 2 " 6 75 W/G 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 31 129963 Washer, Spacer Mower Vented 32 173436 Pulley, Mandrel 33 178342 Nut, Toplock Flange 34 72110614 Bolt
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    option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we find to Battery must be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. 4. The Warranty period for any products the product to an authorized service dealer. Should you have any unanswered
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    47 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION TFHOISLDISAALO15NDGEDGORTETEESDLLOINPEE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than
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    pages of your phone directory for the name of the nearest service dealer (under "saws" for Chain Saws or under "lawn mowers" for Trimmers, Brushcutters, and Blowers). 3. For replacement parts, have available the following information: a. Model Number/Manufacturer's I.D. Number. b. Description of
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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PD18H42STB
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
WARNING:
Read this Owner's Manual and follow all Warn-
ings and Safety Instructions.
Failure to do so
can result in serious
injury.
IMPORTANT MANUAL
Do Not Throw Away
187080
04.17.03
TR
Printed in U.S.A.
02478
00993-poulan_pro