Poulan PO17H42STA User Manual

Poulan PO17H42STA Manual

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    MODEL NO. PO17H42STA 17.0 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 184217 Rev. 2 2.21.03 RH/MH PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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    Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS instructions in the • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, manual you will parts or allow . Adjust and service Do not make
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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 Boot Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Steering Extension Wheel Shaft Insert (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x
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    in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON side panels flat. • Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove. BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1) ASSEMBLE EXTENSION
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    LOCK WASHER ADJUSTMENT BOLT WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects. • Be sure all the above assembly
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    See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See
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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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    safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- mance. "DISENGAGED" POSITION TO MOVE during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For
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    OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) 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. • Start mower blades by
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    SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR. • Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set. • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual
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    (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running 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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    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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    range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. • Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level.
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    " section of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL tractor unless the engine and transmission are covered to keep water out. Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves 18 and trash from tractor and mower
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    small retainer spring. • Install belt onto engine pulley. 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
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    tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away from mower. BELT INSTALLATION • Install new belt in reverse order of removal. • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Install mower
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    SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT FIG. 22 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BELT REMOVAL • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual
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    instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. WASHERS RETAINING
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    wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace , see engine manual. High speed tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. CONTACTYOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE
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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 Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged CAUSE 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. CORRECTION 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Poor
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 91-89 SCHEMATIC RED BATTERY BLACK A AMMETER (OPTIONAL) RED WHITE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. 27
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 91-89 ELECTRICAL 42 24 41 22 21 43 27 27 26 40 27 27 25 33 30 8 2 1 48 27 52 29 28 90 16 16 28
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 91-89 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. 1 163465 2 74760412 8 176689 16 176138 21 175685 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 175158 27 73510400 28 4207J 29 121305X 30 175566
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 91-89 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 212 17 30 24 29 18 24 12 28 25 26 31 209 208 25 26 5 5
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 91-89 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt 38 175710 Bracket Asm. Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 1/4-20 52 19091416 Washer 9/32 x
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 91-89 DRIVE 51 57 89 69 197 81 32 30 52 16 95 103 77 15 96 1 26 63 161
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 91-89 DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 ------ 8 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
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 91-89 STEERING ASSEMBLY 38 12 39 1 37 44 51 91 43 41 42 37 36 54 88 71 68 29 15 15 82 15 29 46 8 6 17 9 2 7 9 5 3 40 29 68 67 67 47 13 65 85 85 32 11 26 67 46 8 6 9 47 7 9 5 4 43 28 10 30 34 43 6 8
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 91-89 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140044X428 Wheel Steering Auto Black 2 175131 Axle Asm Front 3 169840 Spindle Asm Lh 4 169839 Spindle Asm Rh 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 91-89 ENGINE 2 3 72 1 81 13 4 78 38 32 14 16 44 78 46 33 31 37 33 40 45 29 23 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170551 2 17720408 3 ------ 4 137352 13 165291 14 148456 16 11050600 23 169837
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 91-89 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 8 9 14 7 10 24 26 16 15 5 25 23 13 17 12 8 9 7 5 6 22 21 2 4 3 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 140116 2 140551 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 73800600 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 182493 12 121246X 13
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 91-89 DECALS 9 12 2 5 3 4 10 12 16 1 7 6 20 14 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 157032 2 158168 3 184869 4 184870 5 185411 6 170563 7 179128 9 158166 DESCRIPTION Decal Instruction Operat English/French Decal Ins Strg Wh Decal Hood
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 91-89 MOWER LIFT 7 8 5 11 19 13 31 32 13 13 4 6 12 13 3 1 2 6 5 4 20 15 17 18 20 16 20 19 31 32 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 20 15 1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/Plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 3 105767X
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 91-89 MOWER DECK 158 151 152 157 153 154 67 156 153 44 155 159 46 56 53 52 55 48 147 142 68 40 37 36
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 91-89 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 2 72140506 Bolt 3 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 4 165460 Bracket Asm Deck 42" Sway Bar 5 4939M Retainer Spring 6 178024 Bar Sway
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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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    43 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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MODEL NO. PO17H42STA
17.0 HP 42 Inch
Lawn Tractor
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297
For Technical Assistance:
call 1-800-829-5886
184217
Rev. 2
2.21.03
RH/MH
PRINTED IN U.S.A.