Poulan PR185H42STD User Manual

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  • Poulan PR185H42STD | User Manual - Page 1
    IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PR185H42STD 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 178087 Rev. 1 2.13.01 TR Printed in
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    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, and follow all instructions in the manual and
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    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is clear of other dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs
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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 Steering Adapter (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (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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    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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    mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 4) NOTE: If you installed the mulching blades you will need to install section of this manual CHECKLIST: ! All assembly instructions have been completed. ! No remaining loose parts in carton. ! Battery is
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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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    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 for future reference. CHOKE CONTROL AMMETER ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH THROTTLE CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE
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    hold tractor secure. CHOKE CONTROL LEVER THROTTLE to desired position. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 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. • The average lawn
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    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 changing speed on hills. • If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position. • If stopping is absolutely
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    the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense manual). • To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities section in this manual position. • Move throttle control to fast position storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should . See Storage Instructions for additional information
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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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    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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    rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all
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    battery from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. • Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual). V-BELTS
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    dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds damaged, replace pre-cleaner. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Clean cartridge by tapping or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See
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    lift lever to its lowest position. • Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. 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
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    front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position. Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown. • Before making any necessary adjustments, check that
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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. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual
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    mower deck height to the lowest position. After above adjustment is made, if the tractor 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 be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also
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    SERVICE AND section of this manual). If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. • Install new battery with terminals
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    does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment. High described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast
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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 speed. 2. Adjust throttle control. 3. Clean underside of mower housing. 4. Clean/replace 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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    blade. 7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 8. Mower drive belt worn. 9. Blades improperly installed. 10. Improper blades used. 11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 1. Place throttle control in "FAST" position. 2. Shift to slower
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    SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STD BLACK RED BATTERY BLACK A AMMETER (OPTIONAL) RED WHITE RED S BM G A1 L 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 PR185H42STD 21 22 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 30
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    ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STD KEY NO. 1 2 8 16 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 33 40 41 42 43 45 52 PART NO. 163465 In Harness Socket Light Bulb, Light # 1156 Cable Battery Cable Battery 6 Ga Red w/16 wire Fuse Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc Cable Ground 6ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray
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    CHASSIS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STD 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 9 207 208 207 54 20 23 26 64 3 35 3 33 3 10 3 142 207 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 PR185H42STD 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 169834 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 PR185H42STD 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 PR185H42STD KEY PART NO. NO. 1 ------ 8 165619 10 76020416 14 Cover, Pedal Pulley, Engine KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 64 71170764 Bolt, Hex 65 10040700 Washer 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 69 142432 Screw 70 134683 Guide Belt 71 169183 Strap Torque Lh
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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STD 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 PR185H42STD 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 PR185H42STD 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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    Height Adjust Decal Fend Reflector Rh Decal Fend Reflector Lh Manual Owner's (English) Manual Owner's (French) KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 170455 Tire F T 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Front (Service Item Only) 5 106732X421 Rim Asm 6"front
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    ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STD 2 1 14 25 38 26 17 32 44 46 31 40 29 33 37 33 23 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 PR185H42STD KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170771 2 17720410 3 ------- 4 149723 5 160589 19091416 62 10040500 72 71070512 81 73510400 DESCRIPTION Control, Throttle Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine Briggs Model 407777 (Order Parts from Engine Mfg.) Muffler, Asm. Twin Lo-
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    MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STD 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 PR185H42STD KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 40 44 45 46 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 59 PART Arm Spring Brake Mower Bracket Arm Idler 42" Keeper Belt 42" Clutch Cable Pulley Idler Flat Bolt
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    MOWER LIFT TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STD 29 28 27 25 24 23 7 41 8 37 5 49 38 30 40 36 13 1 50 3 4 26 6 2 6 11 5 12 4 19 13 31 32 13 31 32 13 19 20 15 17 18 20 16 20 20 15 44
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    MOWER LIFT TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STD 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 130171 18 73800800
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    charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. 4. The Warranty period for any , abuse, improper assembly or installation, delivery damage, or to the product to an authorized service dealer. Should you have
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    FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING GUIDE CUT THIS IOSUAT1O5°NSDLOOTPTEED LINES ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15° MAX. 47 Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the
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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:
PR185H42STD
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
178087
Rev. 1
2.13.01
TR
Printed in U.S.A.