Poulan PD24PH42ST manual

02153 OPERA T OR'S MANU AL MODEL: PD24PH42ST LA WN TRA CT OR Alwa ys W ear Eye Pr otection During Operation Visit our website: www .poulan-pro.com W ARNING: Read this Operator's Manual and fol low all W arnings and Safety In struc tions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury . IMPOR T ANT MANU AL Do Not Thr ow A wa y 199143 Re v .[...]

2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual bef ore star ting. • Do not put hands or f eet near rotating par ts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsib le adults, who are f amiliar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine[...]

3 • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders bef ore oper at- ing. Stop machine if any one enters the area. • Ne ver carry passengers. • Do not mow in re verse unless absolutely necessary . Al wa ys look down and behind bef ore and while back- ing. • Ne ver carr y children, e ven with the b lades shut off. They ma y f all off and be seriousl[...]

4 Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter : 4.0 Pints W/O Filter : 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040") Ground Speed (MPH): F orward: 0 – 5.5 Re verse: 0 – 2.4 Tire Pressure: F ront: 14 PSI Rear : 10 PSI Charging Sy[...]

5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS Steering Wheel (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat Steering Wheel Inser t Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Sleeve (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use[...]

6 CHECK B A TTER Y (See Fig. 2) • Lift hood to raised position. • If this battery is put into ser vice after month and y ear indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge batter y f or minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BA TTER Y" in MAINTENANCE section of this man u al f or charg ing instr uctions). 02173 LABEL FIG[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 3 2466 02464 SEA T P AN SHOULDER BOL T ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLA T WASHER SEA T INST ALL SEA T (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat bef ore tightening adjustment knob . • Remov e adjustment knob and fl at washer secur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside f or assembly of seat to tractor . • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard[...]

8 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tr actor were ov er infl ated at the f actor y f or shipping pur poses . Correct tire pressure is impor tant f or best cutting perf or mance . • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this man ual. CHECK MO WER LEV EL NESS F or best cutting results, mo wer should b[...]

9 These symbols ma y appear on your tr actor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. OPERA TION DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSU[...]

10 0 2919 OPERA TION KNO W Y OUR TRA CT OR READ THIS O WNER'S MANU AL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR TRA CT OR Compare the illustrations with y our tractor to f amiliar ize y ourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Sav e this manual for future ref erence. FIG. 5 Our tractors conf or m to the saf ety standard[...]

11 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thro wn into the eyes, which can result in severe e ye dam age . Alwa ys wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating y our tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. W e rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectac les or stan dard saf ety glasses. 0015[...]

12 OPERA TION T O OPERA TE MO WER (See Fig. 8) Y our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing s witch. Any attempt b y the operator to lea ve the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. Y ou must remain fully and centr ally positioned in the seat to pre vent the engine from hesitating or[...]

13 T O OPERA TE ON HILLS W ARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across an y slope . • Choose the slowest speed bef ore star ting up or down hills. • A void stopping or changing speed on hills. • If stopping is absolutely necessar y , push brak e pedal quickly to br ake position and engage parkin[...]

14 OPERA TION PURGE TRANSMISSION CA UTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel le ver while the engine is run- ning. T o ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om - mend ed that the transmission be purged bef ore operating tractor f or the fi rst time. This procedure will remov e any trapped air inside the transmission which ma y hav e[...]

15 FIG. 10 00272 MO WING TIPS • Mower should be properly le veled f or best mowing per- f or mance . See “T O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Ser vice and Adjustments section of this man ual. • The left hand side of mower should be used f or trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Hav e the cut ar[...]

16 MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE MAINTENANCE S[...]

17 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMO V AL (See Fig. 12) • Raise mower to highest position to allo w access to bla de s. NO TE: Protect y our hands with glov es and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. • Remov e blade bolt by turning counterclockwise . • Install new or resharpened blade with stamped "THIS SIDE UP" f acing deck and mandrel assemb ly [...]

18 MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission f an and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean f an or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. T o pre vent pos- si ble damage to seals , do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle. • Inspect cooling fan[...]

19 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be k ept free of dir t and chaff to pre vent engine dam age from ov erheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re mov e dir t and stubborn dried gum fi bers. • Unlock dr ain valv e by pushing inward and turning coun ter clock wise. • T o open, pull out on the drain valv e. • After oil has drai[...]

20 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS W ARNING: TO A V OID SERIOUS INJUR Y , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutc h in “DISENGA GED” position. • T urn ignition key to “ST OP” and remove key . • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completel y sto[...]

21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 00598 01267 01156 TRUNNION BO TH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQU AL IN LENGTH FRONT LINKS NUT “E” NUT “F” FIG. 21 FRONT -TO-BA CK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21) IMPORT ANT : DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLO WING FRONT -T O-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSAR Y , BE SURE TO AD JUST BOTH FR ONT LINKS EQUAL LY S O MO[...]

22 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02537 FIG. 23 WITH P ARKING BRAKE “ENGA GED” JAM NUT DO NO T TOUCH THIS NUT . IF FURTHER BRAKE AD JUST MENT IS NECESSAR Y CONT ACT Y O UR NEAR EST A UTHORIZED SER- VICE CENTER/DEP ARTMENT OPERA TING ARM NUT “A” 1-9/16" T O CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 23) Y our tractor is equipped with an ad just able br[...]

23 TRANSMISSION REMO V AL/RE PLA CE MENT Should your tr ansmission require remov al for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and bef ore operating the tractor . See “PURGE TRANS MIS SION” in the Operation section of this manual. SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 24 CLUTCH LOCA TOR CLUTCH WIRE HAR NESS ST A TIONAR Y IDLER[...]

24 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 27 0217 9 HEX BOL T KEPS NUT POSITIVE (RED) CABLE NEGA TIVE (BLA CK) CABLE TERMINAL GU ARD TERMINAL A CCESS DOOR REPLA CING B A TTER Y (See Fig. 27) CA UTION: Do not short batter y ter mi - nals by allo wing a wrench or an y other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Bef ore connecting batter y , remov[...]

25 FIG. 28 T O REMO VE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 28) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector . • Stand in front of tractor . Grasp hood at sides, tilt tow ard engine and lift off of tractor . • T o replace, re verse abo v e procedures. 02141 HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECT OR T O REPLA CE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull[...]

26 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor f or storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used f or 30 days or more. W ARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reac h an open fl ame or spark. Al low the engine to cool bef ore storing in any en cl o sure . TRA CT OR Remo[...]

27 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “T O ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait se veral minutes bef ore attempting to star t. 4. Bad spar k plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dir ty air fi lter . 5. Clean/replace air fi lter . 6. Di[...]

28 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS PROBLEM CA USE CORRECTION Engine dies when 1. Rev erse operation system 1. T urn ignition key to tractor is shifted (R OS) is not "ON" while R OS "ON" position. into reverse mow er or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-safety presence contro[...]

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30 LIMITED W ARRANTY The Manuf acturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from def ects in materi- als and work man ship. F or a period of two (2) years from date of purchase b y the original consumer purchaser , we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge f or par ts or labor incurred[...]

31 15 DEGREES MAX. F O L D A L O N G D O T T E D L IN E T H IS IS A 15 D E G R E E S L O P E ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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 15 degrees. Make [...]

This product has been expertly en gi neered and carefully manu fa c tured to r igid quality stan dards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary dur ing the lif e of your unit. F or P ar ts and ser vice, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 • F or replacement par ts, ha ve av ailabl[...]