Poulan PPR20H42STA User Manual

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  • Poulan PPR20H42STA | User Manual - Page 1
    IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PPR20H42STA 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 182770 2.2.02 RD Printed in U.S.A.
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    with the instructions, to operate riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury. • Keep machine free of grass , leaves or other debris buildup which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do not allow the mower obscure vision. IV. SERVICE • Use extra care
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    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is clear of . 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 known to
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    . Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center. 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 assemble
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    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Insert Steering Extension Shaft (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Slope Sheet Steering Adapter (1)
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    hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). INSERT 3/8 HEX BOLT 3/8 LOCK WASHER LARGE FLAT WASHER TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton. • Cut, from
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    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 raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. • Release
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    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 tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE"
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    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 OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED
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    transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off. MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of tractor. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release
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    move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to "backfire". • Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use. • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches
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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 ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual). • With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be
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    while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never
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    lever three (3) times. • Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal operation. MOWING TIPS • 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 should be used for
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    noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades. • Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with
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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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    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 start
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    battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual). V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear 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
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    engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil. • If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner. TO SERVICE of this manual. IN-LINE
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    SERVICE OR 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 guide into bracket, slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring. • Install belt onto engine
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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 CENTER/DEPARTMENT FIG. 24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25) 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 to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE
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    . If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the Customer Responsibilities 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 VEHICLE
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    cover assembly and tighten knob. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust
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    . Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Customer
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    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start CAUSE 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 10. Engine valves out of adjustment.
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    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run 1. when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 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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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STA ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST. 14 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM (LIGHTS OFF) BROWN BLACK HEADLIGHTS NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING
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    ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STA 22 42 24 41 79 21 43 27 27 26 40 27 27 25 33 30 16 16 8 2 1 D.C. AMPERES 45 52 28 29 27 90 30
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    ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STA KEY NO. 1 2 8 16 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 33 40 41 42 43 45 52 90 PART NO. 163465 74760412 176689 176138 175685 4152J 4799J 146147 175158 73510400 4207J 121305X 175566 140401 179720 71110408 131563 178861 121433X 141940 180449 DESCRIPTION Battery
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    CHASSIS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STA 17 159 30 24 212 29 25 26 31 3 208 18 24 12 28 25 26 5 5 53 51 58 52 55 57 208 11 9 207 208 219 54 20 23 26 64 3 35 3 33 3 10 3 142 219 1 13 2 206 37 145 37 3 3 142 3 3 208 14 35 3 14 38 34 26 32
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    CHASSIS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STA KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 16 x 3/4 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 6/16-18 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 7/8 x 16
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    DRIVE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STA 51 57 89 69 197 81 32 30 52 16 95 77 15 96 1 26 63 161 159 158 59 169 198 162 61 14
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    DRIVE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STA KEY PART NO. NO. 1 ------ 8 165619 10 76020416 14 3/8-16 x .875 Cover, Pedal Pulley, Engine Bolt, Hex Washer KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 69 142432 Screw 70 134683 Guide Belt 71 169183 Strap Torque Lh Hydro 73
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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STA STEERING ASSEMBLY 38 63 11 39 1 37 44 51 91 43 41 42 37 36 54 88 71 29 29 17 68 29 15 15 15 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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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STA STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159944X428 Wheel Steering 2 172393 Axle Asm Cast Iron LT 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6
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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STA SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 14 24 8 9 7 10 5 8 9 7 5 6 22 2 21 16 25 15 11 4 13 17 12 3 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 171683 2 140551 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 73800600 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 174894 11 166369 12 121246X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pivot
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    DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STA 2 11 9 16 4 43 12 8 10 2 20 1 5 14 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 PART NO. 157032 176303 176308 177020 180710 179128 172740 157140 172743 170563 DESCRIPTION Decal Oper Decal Fender Auto Decal Hood LH Decal Side Panel Logo Decal HP Engine
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    ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STA 2 1 14 25 38 26 17 32 44 46 31 112 33 37 40 33 41 23 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 8 3 13 81 5 17 62 16 72 10 6 45 4 40
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    ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STA KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170771 2 17720408 3 ------- 4 149723 5 160589 112 3645J DESCRIPTION Control, Throttle Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine Briggs Model 407777 (Order Parts from Engine Mfg.) Muffler, Asm. Twin Lo-Tone Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 RH Pipe
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    MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STA 158 151 152 67 157 156 153 155 159 153 154 46 68 40 37 36 40 143 144 45 150 40 37 145 44
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    MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STA KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 40 44 45 46 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 59 67 PART 14 Ga. Screw 3/8-16 x .75 Arm Spring Brake Mower Bracket Arm Idler 42" Keeper Belt 42" Clutch Cable
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    MOWER LIFT TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STA 7 41 8 37 38 40 11 19 13 5 36 13 4 6 12 13 31 32 19 13 31 32 1 3 2 6 5 4 20 15 17 18 20 16 20 20 15 44
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    MOWER LIFT TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STA KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 170770 11 139865 12 139866 13 4939M 15 173288 16 73350800 17 175689 18 73800800
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    engine, other than EHP manufactured transaxle/transmission components, battery (except as noted below) or components parts must be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. 4. The Warranty period for any the product to an authorized service dealer. Should you have any
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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:
PPR20H42STA
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
WARNING:
Read this Owner's Manual and follow
all Warnings and Safety Instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious
injury.
IMPORTANT MANUAL
Do Not Throw Away
182770
2.2.02
RD
Printed in U.S.A.