Poulan PR1842STD User Manual

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  • Poulan PR1842STD | User Manual - Page 1
    IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 02478 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PR1842STD 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 183748 5.2.02 TR Printed in U.S.A.
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    who are familiar with the DO NOT: instructions, to operate the machine. • Do not riding mower-related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to IV. SERVICE operate the riding mower parts and burn. - Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine Do not allow the mower
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    for Ride-On Mowers the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 19-23 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 STORAGE 24 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4, 15-18 TROUBLESHOOTING 25-26 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 Seat Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Shaft Steering Sleeve (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Blades (2) Mulcher Blades (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28
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    right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). INSERT 1/2 HEX NUT LARGE FLAT WASHER TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton. • Cut, from top to
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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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    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 CLUTCH LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE
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    . ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its
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    See Fig. 6) MOWER BLADES - • To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" position. • Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH
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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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    • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Remove engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or Service and Adjustments section of this manual. 13
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    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 trimming. • them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched
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    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. • Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new
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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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    • Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual). TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 13) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain
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    . • If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water manual. 18
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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 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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    guides and keepers. • Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual). ENGINE PULLEY FIG. 21 TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 22) CLUTCHING IDLER Your tractor "A". • Road test tractor for proper stopping distance service (N). NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, from tractor.
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    tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toein or camber, contact your nearest authorized service be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire manual). If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR
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    casing clamp screw securely. • Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob. 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
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    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 IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK
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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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    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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    SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD RED BATTERY BLACK A AMMETER (OPTIONAL) RED WHITE RED S BM G A1 L A2 IGNITION CONNECTIONS 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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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD 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 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD ELECTRICAL 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 PR1842STD 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 PR1842STD CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART Footrest 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 1/4- x 3/4 58 174930 Duct Air 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT
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    REPAIR PARTS DRIVE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD 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 PR1842STD DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 ------ 2 146682 3 123666X 4 12000028 154778 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 Ga 76
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD 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 PR1842STD 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 PR1842STD 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 182493 11 166369 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pivot
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    RH Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Manual Owner's (English) Manual Owner's (French) WHEELS AND TIRES 1 2 5,8 4,10 7 6 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 170455 Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Front (Service Item Only) 5 106732X421 Rim
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    REPAIR PARTS ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD 2 1 14 25 38 26 17 32 44 46 31 112 33 37 40 33 41 23 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 8 3 13 81 5 17 62 16 72 10 6 45 4 38
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170551 2 17720408 3 -------- 4 149723 5 160589 6 Th/ch Flag Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine, Briggs Model 445777 (Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer) Muffler Exhaust Tube RH Exhaust Tube LH Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD 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 PR1842STD 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 Sway
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1842STD 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 PR1842STD MOWER LIFT KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 31 32 36 37 38 40 41 PART NO. 159460 159471 105767X 12000002 19211621 120183X 125631X 170770 139865 139866 4939M 173288 73350800 175689 73800800 139868 163552 169865 73540600 155097
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    NOTES 44
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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
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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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    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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    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:
PR1842STD
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
183748
5.2.02
TR
Printed in U.S.A.