Poulan PRK17H42STA User Manual

Poulan PRK17H42STA Manual

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  • Poulan PRK17H42STA | User Manual - Page 1
    IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PRK17H42STA 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 177580 1.16.00 RD Printed in U.S.A.
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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 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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    . 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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    of this manual. !CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ! All assembly instructions have been completed. ! No remaining loose parts in carton
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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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    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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    safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- mance. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD ( during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For
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    prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. • 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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    SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR. • Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set. • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual
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    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 onto the lawn they will disperse into the 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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    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 not 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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    conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling and squeeze to remove excess oil. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler,
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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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    tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - SUSPENSION ARM • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual mower in reverse order of removal instructions. IDLER PULLEYS MANDREL PULLEYS FIG. 22 TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 23) Your tractor is
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    SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT FIG. 23 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) 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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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) FIG. 26 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
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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 30) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR FIG. 30 ENGINE
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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 when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. 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 PRK17H42STA RED BLACK BATTERY SOLENOID A AMMETER (OPTIONAL) RED WHITE RED S BM BLACK G A1 L A2 WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. 27
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    ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA 21 22 42 24 41 43 27 27 26 40 27 27 81 81 81 25 16 16 33 30 8 2 1 D.C. AMPERES 45 52 28 29 27 28
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    ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144925 2 74760412 8 156417 16 161343 21 166181 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 175158 27 73510400 28 4207J 29 160784 30
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    CHASSIS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA 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 30
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    CHASSIS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 168930 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 PRK17H42STA 51 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
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    DRIVE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA 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 PRK17H42STA STEERING ASSEMBLY 38 63 11 39 1 37 62 44 51 41 42 37 36 54 8 27 17 22 23 11 66 40 25 18 19 79 80 29 68 29 82 15 15 29 15 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 34 43 6 8
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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART Asm Strg 18 57079 Washer Thrust 19 160395 Support Shaft Steering 22 165857 Screw Hex Wshhd Torx Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 Unc x 1-1/4 62 167902 Kit Steering Asm Service 63 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc x 1 Gr. 5 65 160367
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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA 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 Feflector 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 PRK17H42STA 2 1 3 32 31 40 38 81 16 14 105 105 44 46 33 37 33 29 23 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 80 13 77 101 4 45 38
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    ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170805 Control Th/ch Flag 2 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 3 Engine, Kohler Mod No. CV490 (Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer) 4 159420 Muffler 13 12-041-03 Gasket Eng 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy
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    MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA 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 PRK17H42STA 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 75 W/G Screw Thdrol Washer Head asher, Spacer Mower Vented Pulley, Mandrel Nut, Toplock 9/16 Bolt
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    MOWER LIFT TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA 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 42
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    MOWER LIFT TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA 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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    SERVICE NOTES 44
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    SERVICE NOTES 45
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    , 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 return the product to an authorized service dealer. Should you have any unanswered questions
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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:
PRK17H42STA
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
177580
1.16.00
RD
Printed in U.S.A.