Poulan PPR20H42STB User Manual

Poulan PPR20H42STB Manual

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    Do Not Throw Away 02478 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PPR20H42STB 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 183255 Rev. 1 9.20.02 RD/MH Printed in U.S.A.
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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 • 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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    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 and maintain
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    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Steering Extension Shaft (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Adapter (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Slope Sheet (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4
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    of carton, and lay 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 SHAFT AND BOOT • Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mount- ing holes in extension and lower shafts
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    : 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 steps have been completed. • Check engine
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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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    reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- mance. TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 6) Use choke 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 during
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    . 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 assembled so they are slightly off the
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    storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. manual). • To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities section in this manual
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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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    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 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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    dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling damaged, replace pre-cleaner. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Clean cartridge by tapping "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air
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    , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • 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 cable housing guide into bracket, slide collar onto guide and secure
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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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    mower deck height to the lowest position. After above adjustment is made, if the tractor steering wheel and reassemble per 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 local parts dealer. Tire sealant also
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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 28) (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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    clamp screw securely. • Replace air cleaner 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
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    TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower is 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 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 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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    SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STB RED BATTERY BLACK A AMMETER (OPTIONAL) RED WHITE RED S BM G A1 L A2 IGNITION CONNECTIONS 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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    ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STB 22 21 42 24 41 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 PPR20H42STB 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 PPR20H42STB 17 159 30 24 212 29 25 26 31 3 208 161 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 PPR20H42STB 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 PPR20H42STB 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 PPR20H42STB KEY PART NO. NO. 1 ------ 8 165619 10 76020416 14 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 169182 Strap
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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STB 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 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 PPR20H42STB STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159944X428 Wheel Steering 2 172393 Axle Asm Cast Spacer Brg Axle Front 15 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock 17 180641 Shaft Asm Steering 29 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x .75 32 171888 Rod Tie 33 19111216 Washer
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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STB 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 182493 11 166369 12 121246X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pivot
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    DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STB 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
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    ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STB 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 PPR20H42STB KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170771 2 17720408 3 ------- 4 149723 5 160589 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 Exhaust
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    MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STB 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 PPR20H42STB 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 10-24 x 5/8 Washer, Flat Washer, Lock Latch Assembly Nut, Weld Bracket, Gauge, Wheel LH Bracket, Gauge,
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    MOWER LIFT TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PPR20H42STB 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 PPR20H42STB 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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    option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we find to be been properly assembled, adjusted, operated, and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. return the product to an authorized service dealer. Should you have any unanswered questions
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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:
PPR20H42STB
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
183255 Rev. 1
9.20.02
RD/MH
Printed in U.S.A.
02478