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  • Poulan PR17542STB | User Manual - Page 1
    IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 02478 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PR17542STB LAWN TRACTOR WARNING: Read the 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 183044 07.23.02 TR Printed in
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    adults, who are familiar with the DO NOT: instructions, to operate the machine. • Do not turn on evaluate their ability to IV. SERVICE operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or weights or counterweights to improve
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    for Ride-On Mowers • with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 19-25 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 STORAGE 26 MAINTENANCE 4, 15-18 TROUBLESHOOTING 27-28 ASSEMBLY 6-8 REPAIR PARTS
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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 HARDWARE Steering Wheel Steering Extension Shaft Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Insert (1) Locknut 1/2-20 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering Wheel Adapter
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    Pliers When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton. • Cut, from top to bottom, along lines
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    location and function of controls) 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 lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. PARKING BRAKE
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    key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use. • Never use choke to stop engine. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 6) height of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN
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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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    tractor avoid engine problems, the Storage Instructions for additional Service and Adjustments section of this manual. 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
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    being used. FIG. 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass
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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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    capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. • Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean
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    very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 15)
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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. 16) Mower clutch 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 AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 21) 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 this manual). • Work belt off
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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual parts dealer. Tire
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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 26) one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery (A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis. • Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.
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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp
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    . 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 - damage may result. IMPORTANT
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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 CORRECTION Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department.
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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 SCHEMATIC RED BATTERY BLACK A AMMETER (OPTIONAL) RED WHITE RED 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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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 ELECTRICAL 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 29 28 27 90 30
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. 1 144927 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 PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 212 17 159 30 24 29 25 26 31 3 208 161 24 12 28 25 26 5 5
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    PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART Fender Footrest STLT Pnt 31 136619 Bracket Support Fender 33 179716X428 Footrest Pnt Lh 34 16-18 x 1/2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm. Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 1/4-20 52
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 DRIVE 57 89 51 69 197 81 59 84 85 13 14 112 80 85 11 21 10 8 16
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 ------ 2 146682 3 Keeper Belt Engine Foolproof 69 142432 Screw Hex wsh HiLo 1/4 x 1/2 unc 70 134683 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH 74 137057 Spacer Axle 75 121749X Washer 25/32 X 1 1/4 X 16
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 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 36 43 6 8
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180656 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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    PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 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 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga. Pan Seat Knob Seat KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 DECALS 2 11 16 4 7 3 4 10 2 20 9 1 86 18 5 14 19 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156369 2 176305 3 176308 4 178206 5 180973 6 179128 7 180891 8 170563 9 172740 10 157140 DESCRIPTION Decal Oper Decal Fender Side Decal Hood
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 ENGINE 2 1 14 25 38 26 17 32 44 46 8 3 13 81 5 17 62 16 72 10 6 33 37 45 31 40 33 112 41 23 29 4 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 40
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170771 2 17720408 3 -------- 4 ch Flag Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x1/2 Engine, Briggs Model 407777 (Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer) Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Tube LH Exhaust Tube RH Bolt 5/
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 MOWER DECK 67 157 158 156 151 153 155 152 68 40 37 36 40 143 153 154 144 45 159 150 44 34 46 40
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165892X421 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
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 MOWER LIFT 29 28 27 25 24 23 7 41 8 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 44
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 MOWER LIFT 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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    NOTES 46
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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 used return the product to an authorized service dealer. Should you have any unanswered
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    instructions contained in an Instruction Manual for the operation of the Power Train Component and parts. The cost of normal maintenance and replacement of service legal rights which vary from state to state. E. No Dealer Warranty Tecumseh neither assumes nor authorizes any other person, natural
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    51 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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02478
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PR17542STB
LAWN TRACTOR
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
WARNING:
Read the 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
183044
07.23.02
TR
Printed in U.S.A.