Poulan PR1842STC User Manual

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  • Poulan PR1842STC | User Manual - Page 1
    IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 02478 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PR1842STC 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 183359 3.15.02 RD Printed in
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    adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. • engine parts and burn. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build-up to occur. Clean any oil other objects that may obscure vision. IV. SERVICE • Use extra care in handling gasoline and
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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 centre/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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    Steering Extension Shaft Steering Sleeve (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet (2) Keys (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering Wheel Adapter (2) Mulcher Blades 5
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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 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual for charging instructions). SEAT PAN LABEL TERMINAL TERMINAL FIG
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    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 oil level and fill fuel
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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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    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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    for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine. PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of the tractor. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted
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    TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When engine STOPPING (See Fig. 6) MOWER BLADES • To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch lever hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. •
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    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). • With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be
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    OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap
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    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 trimming lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades. • Avoid cutting your lawn
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    Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts BEFOREEEVAECRHYU8ESVHEEORUYRS2E5VHEROYUR5E0SVEHROYUR1E0SV0EHROYUBSREESFAOSROEN STORAGE SERVICE DATES 5 3 4 Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) N Clean Air Filter G Clean Air Screen I N Inspect
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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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    any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating. See engine manual. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours
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    is shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 15) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel
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    tractor. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position. • Roll belt off engine pulley cable housing guide into bracket, slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring. • Install belt onto engine pulley.
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    equal in length. • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same 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 in reverse order of removal instructions. length as other link. 20
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    TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers. • Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. • Remove belt downward from around engine pulley. • Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt upwards
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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 tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry ONLY) FIG. 25 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See
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    of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. ENGINE FIG. 29 TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, see engine manual
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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 CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 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
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    before mowing. 4. Level mower deck. 5. Check tires for proper air pressure. 6. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt. 7. Clean underside of mower housing. 8. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down. 10. Replace with blades listed in this manual. 11. Clean around mandrels
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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STC 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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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STC 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 28
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    REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STC 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 PR1842STC CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 212 17 159 30 24 29 25 26 31 3 208 18 24 12 28 25 26 5 5 53 51 58 52 55 57
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    PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STC CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART STLT Pnt 31 136619 Bracket Support Fender 33 179716X428 Footrest Pnt x 1/2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm. Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins Duct Air 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear
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    REPAIR PARTS DRIVE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STC 57 89 51 69 197 81 59 84 85 13 14 112 80 85 11 21 10 8 16 52 30 32 170 77 145 96 1
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STC DRIVE KEY PART NO. PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 63 175410 Engine Pulley 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 65 10040700 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Foolproof 69 142432 Screw Hex wsh HiLo 1/4 x 1/2 unc 70 134683 Guide Belt Mower
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STC 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 34
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STC 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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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STC SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 14 24 8 9 7 10 5 8 9 7 2 5 6 22 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 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pivot
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STC DECALS 2 11 16 4 3 4 10 2 20 9 1 86 18 5 14 19 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156369 2 176305 3 176308 4 182005 5 181564 6 179128 8 170563 9 172740 10 157140 DESCRIPTION Decal Oper Decal Fender Side Decal Hood LH Decal Side Panel Logo Decal HP Engine
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    REPAIR PARTS ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STC 2 3 72 1 62 81 38 13 4 78 32 44 16 14 46 78 33 37 31 40 33 45 112 41 23 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 38
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STC ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170551 2 17720408 3 -------- Flag Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine, Briggs Model 31H777 (Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer) Muffler Gasket Eng Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8 Shield Brn/Dbr
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STC 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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    PARTS MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STC KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165892X421 Mower Mower 42" 24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 80 x 112 Blk Mower 25 123713X Spring, Torsion, Deflector 2 52 26 110452X Nut, Push Phos & Oil V-Belt, 42" Mower 91 180532 Bracket Asm. Noseroller LH KEY PART
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STC MOWER LIFT 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 42
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STC MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. NO. 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 19
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    NOTES 44
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    engine, other than EHP manufactured transaxle/transmission components, battery (except as noted below) or components parts in accordance with the instructions furnished. 4. The Warranty this Warranty are belts, blades, blade an authorized service dealer. 1K6 giving the model number, serial
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    maintenance, improper use or abuse of the product, failure to follow the 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 items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original
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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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    PARTS AND SERVICE Your POULAN PRO product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigid quality standards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: 1. Consult your dealer
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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PR1842STC
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
183359
3.15.02
RD
Printed in U.S.A.
02478