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- Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 1
Do /I/Of ofeer- nwic) OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER X1844A 18.0 HORSEPOWER 44" MOWER 6 SPEED YARD TRACTOR • Assembly * Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments • Repair Parts For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: in the U. S., call 1-800-849-YARD; in Canada, - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 2
for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETANDTHROWING 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 - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 3
. 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 - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 4
RESPONSIBILITIES WARRANTY ASSEMBLY 2 3 3, 15-18 5,42 7-10 OPERATION MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR 11-14 15 19-24 25 26-27 29-41 INDEX A Adjustments: Brake Carburetor Mower Front-To-Back Side-To-Side Throttle Control Cable Air Filter - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 5
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 : American Yard Products, Inc. Service Department P.O. Box 1687 Orangeburg, SC - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 6
12 Gauge Parts Bag Owner's Manual ' Parts bag contents not shown full size 0 (2) Washer 3/4 x 1" x 18 Ga. Steering Wheel Insert Terminal Guard 01 (2) Battery Carriage Bolts 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 (2) Wing Nuts 1/4-20 0 (2) Keys 15° Slope Sheet Battery Caps and Instructions - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 7
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 lay panels flat. • Remove mower deck from skid. • Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove. BEFORE - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 8
tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • See instructions packed with vent caps in parts assembly of tractor. IMPORTANT: TO • Follow instructions on how to your tractor were - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 9
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower drive, 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 - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 10
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 NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 11
your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Sal this manual for future tractor. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 12
and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use. Never use choke to charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best mower performance. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 13
mowers so equipped, or the discharge guard in place. \ FIG. 12 R.H. RUNNER DISCHARGE GUARD TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift control to highest position. • When pushing or towing your tractor of this manual). • To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities section in this manual. ENGINE - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 14
engine problems, the Storage Instructions for mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See 'TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a guide - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 15
as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor. @SPINDLE ZERK (If equipped) O FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK SPINDLE ZERK O (If equipped) FRONT WHEEL ® BEARING ZERK All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 16
tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, than brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 17
hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year. guide covers must be removed. Remove side panels and hood (See "TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TOP AIR GUIDE COVER ENGINE COOLING FINS AIR GUIDE - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 18
• Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s). TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate. in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 21) recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 19
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. 22) Mower will NUT "C" FIG. 22 TO INSTALL MOWER See "INSTALL MOWER" in the Assembly section of this manual. FIG. 24 NUT "B" 19 - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 20
brake will wear so the mower blades will not stop as recommended. Adjustments should be made by authorized service technician. • Make sure attachment of brake plate. NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle, and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 21
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 28 and 29) Park the tractor on mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). • Remove mowerdrive belt (See `TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual). • Pull mower blade drive belt towards rear of mower - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 22
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 32) 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.) • Disconnect - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 23
SERVICE starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES. TO ATTACH RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 24
or load. If the carburetor does not need adjustment, see the engine manual packed with your tractor. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust-damage may result ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 25
. 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 replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual SYSTEM PARTS SUCH - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 26
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM " position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. service center/department. 15. Contact an authorized service center/department. 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Bent blade mandrel. 3. Loose/damaged part - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 27
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged CORRECTION 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Poor - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 28
SCHEMATIC 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NU 'R X1844A RED C.o BLACK BATTERY A AMMETER RED S B M IGNITION CONNECTIONS /1/ E B WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING F A PTO SWITCH - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 29
PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 11 128009 Decal, Steering Wheel Insert 12 136834 Decal V-Belt Schematic 13 137259 Decal Warning 14 121549X Decal Caution -- 138311 Decal, Handle Lift -- 139700 Manual, Owner's Available accessories (not included with tractor): SB10 40" Snow Blower (Service - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 30
REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER X1844A ELECTRICAL A BC DE 9 24 fiS144 1 28 28 38 47 c 36 8 37 IT 29 A)19 12 B 22 17 21 • • 30, 50 2 0 13 311 4 5 6 0 - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 31
18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER X1844A ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 123198X 2 19091016 3 102476X 4 72240460 5 121537X 6 7603J 7 138803 8 136849 9 7662J 10 7697J 11 7192J 12 11150400 13 4206J 14 4406R 15 124211X 16 - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 32
REPAIR ARTS 18 HP 44' TFACTOR - - MODEL NUM ER X1811A CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES , 83 22 84 59 2 A 8 3 78 18 81 Q 64 72 42 98 77 45 72 98 62 V 30 50 63 M M 55 19 20 20 19 21 42 8 14 38 35 31 J 4 27 26 25 25 89 40 23 75 28 0 0 0 L 29 33 0 0 61 32 a 36 67 68 90 BB AB D - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 33
REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER X1844A CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 127429 Seat 2 131451 Pan, Hex, Fin. 1/4-20 54 19091216 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 55 131681 Grille 56 73680400 Nut, Crownlock 1/4-20 57 123481X - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 34
REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER X1844A DRIVE 111 110 109 ••1••• 3 10----VrV 102 - OPTIONALEQUIPMENTSPARKARRESTERKIT 104 112 --cir)fi re 13 /fiE4 108 • 14 17 74 102 H G 41I 116 - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 35
18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER X1844A DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 121327X 2 12000004 3 2228M 4 138788 5 5/16-18 x 2-3/4 Strap, Torque Bracket, Transaxle, LH Arm, Shifter Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 KEY PART NO. NO. 57 133261 58 123786X 59 71673 60 126909X 61 19131316 62 123800X 65 127783 66 123789X 67 - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 36
REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER X1844A STEERING ASSEMBLY 2 3 4 13 5; 20 22 6 73 9 8 C( 33 34 • 61 24 3.5 7 N 64 19 efl B 30 61 58 0 36 31 O 10 a. 16 A7 21 - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 37
18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER X1844A ERING ASSEMBLY PART NC. DESCRIPTION 121749X Washer 25 Support, Battery 74760612 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 3/4 57079 Washer 124035X Shaft, Support 126684X Washer 5/8 x 1/4 x 16 Gauge 132781 Control, Choke 11050400 Washer, Lock, External Tooth KEY PART - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 38
REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER X1844A LIFT ADJUSTMENT 38 0 3 1 4 5 6 2 11 31 12 5 17 34 37 25 8 9 16 13 16 24 23 35 18 19 22 7 33 21 34 0- 26 15 36 0 27 7 18 o. 14 10 20 19 10 14 29 32 30 32 28 15 32 T 30 400 29 32 38 - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 39
18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER X1844A LIFT ADJUSTMENT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 138057 2 110807X Lift, Adjust Trunnion, Lift Nut, Crownlock 7/16-20 UNF Klip Ring Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Upstop Mower Arm, Suspension, RH Retainer Spring Trunnion, Lift, Lower Button, Plunger Nut, Hex, Fin. - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 40
REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER X1844A 44" MOWER DECK 3 2 A 7 2 I 10 C 11 4 13 12 64 8 64 71 15 P 20 • I 21 5 14 14 22 I 16 16 25 26 • 27 28 26 41 49 9 49 M 41 - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 41
18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER X1844A 44" MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 73680600 2 19131614 3 121316X Pulley, Idler Spacer Pulley, Idler Washer, Wear Arm, Idler Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 Bar, Support, Idler Brace, Idler, Deck Spacer Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Gauge Mandrel, Secondary - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 42
REPAIR PARTS Tr., 18 HP 44" ICTOR - - MODEL NUMBER X1844A TRANSAXLE PEERLESS - MODEL NUMBER 820-016B 21-- 8 22 - CI igt,-71A 272-9CS ) I 0 -71 \7I2 10 106 / - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 43
18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER X1844A TRANSAXLE PEERLESS - MODEL NUMBER 820-016B REF PART NO. NO. -- 794513 1 772098A 2 780155 3 770088 4 , 35 Teeth Spur Gear, Steel, 30 Teeth Spur Gear, Steel, 25 Teeth REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 53 778203A 54 778273 57 778136 58 778200 59 778201 60 778202 - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 44
SERVICE NOTES - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 45
SERVICE NOTES - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 46
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 - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 47
SIGHTING SI PES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING GUIDE rcilulsriosuAr1O5°N DOTTED ONLY RIDE UP AND DUWN NOT ACROSS HILL ASA 'r Yr'Y21711q1q_lr'r-Yr'rillY'y'r\•1'1,V_Y,(1,1,1'?V1. YVYVVAY1,1,1•VVVVV_I'VVVVYVVVVVVYVVVYYVVVY Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), - Poulan X1844A | User Manual - Page 48
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Do
/I/Of
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rnwic)
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL
NUMBER
X1844A
18.0
HORSEPOWER
44"
MOWER
6
SPEED
YARD
TRACTOR
•
Assembly
*
Operation
•
Customer
Responsibilities
•
Service
and
Adjustments
•
Repair
Parts
For
Parts
and
Service,
contact
our
authorized
distributor:
in
the
U.
S.,
call
1
-800
-849
-YARD;
in
Canada,
call
1-800-263-0660
FILE
COPY
139700
Rev.
1
5.18.93
Printed
in
the
U.S.A.