Poulan 190944 manual

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    O WNER'S MANU AL MODEL: PD185H42STB LA WN TRA CT OR AL W A YS WEAR EYE PRO TECTION DURING OPERA TION W ARNING: Read this Owner's Man u al and follo w all W arnings and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult in serious in ju ry . IMPOR T ANT MANU AL Do Not Thro w A wa y 190944 1.23.04 RD Printed in U.S .A. 02777[...]

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    2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instr uctions in the manual and on the machine bef ore star ting. • Only allow responsib le adults, who are f amiliar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks , toys , wire, etc., which could be pick ed up and thrown b y the blade. •[...]

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    3 • Be sure the area is clear of other people bef ore mowing. Stop machine if any one enters the area. • Nev er carr y passengers or children ev en with the blades off . • Do not mow in rev erse unless absolutely necessar y . Al ways look down and behind bef ore and while backing. • Nev er carr y children. They may f all off and be seriousl[...]

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    4 PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS GASOLINE CAP ACITY 2.0 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (abo ve 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (belo w 32°F) OIL CAP ACITY : W/ FIL TER 3.5 PINTS W/O FIL TER 3.0 PINTS SP ARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED (MPH): FOR W ARD: 5.5 REVERSE: 2.4 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: 10 PSI [...]

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    5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (4) [...]

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    6 ASSEMBL Y T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A sock et wrench set will make assemb ly easier . Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge Utility knif e When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the oper ating po si tion (seated be hind the steer ing w[...]

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    7 ASSEMBL Y NO TE: Y ou ma y now roll or drive y our tractor off the skid. F ollow the ap pro pri ate instr uction below to remo ve the tractor from the skid . T O ROLL TRA CT OR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and function of con trols) • Press lift le ver plunger and raise attachment lift le ver to its highest po si tion. • R[...]

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    8 ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE Y OU OPERA TE AND ENJO Y Y OUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH T O ASSURE THA T Y OU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISF ACTION FR OM THIS QU ALITY PRODUCT . PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLO WING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions hav e been completed. ✓ No remaining loose par ts in car ton. ✓ Batter y is properly prepared and [...]

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    9 OPERA TION These symbols ma y appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Lear n and understand their meaning. 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 PRESSURE[...]

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    10 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 familiarize y ourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Sav e this manual f or future reference . Our tractors conf or m to the saf ety standards of the Amer i[...]

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    11 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thrown into the e yes, which can result in severe e ye dam age . Alwa ys wear safety glass es or eye shields while op- erating your tractor or per fo rm ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask o ver spectacles or stan dard saf ety glasses. NO [...]

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    12 OPERA TION 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 slo west speed bef ore star ting up or down hills. • A void stopping or changing speed on hills . • If slowing is necessary , mov e throttle control lev er to slower position. • If stopp[...]

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    13 ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead o xide deposits and reduce valv e lif e). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to as[...]

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    14 FIG. 11 MO WING TIPS • Mower should be proper ly lev eled f or best mowing per- f or mance. See “T O LEVEL MO WER HOUSING” in the Ser vice and Adjustments section of this manual. • 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. Ha ve the cut area to [...]

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    15 MAINTENANCE B EFO R E E A C H U SE 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 MAINTE[...]

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    16 MAINTENANCE 01202 0 1 2 1 4 BLADE REMO V AL (See Fig. 13) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to bla de s. • Remov e blade bolt, loc k washer and fl at washer se- cur ing blade. • Install new or reshar pened b lade with trailing edge up tow ards deck as shown. IMPORT ANT: T O ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBL Y , CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MU[...]

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    17 MAINTENANCE V- B E LT S Check V -belts f or deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary . The belts are not ad just able . Re place belts if they begin to slip from w ear . 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 tra[...]

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    18 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age. SP ARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after e very 100 hours of operation, whichev er occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPECIFI[...]

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    19 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 18 T O LEVEL MO WER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tr actor is par k ed on lev el ground or drive wa y . Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICA TIONS” section of this manual). If tires are ov er or underinfl ated, you will not properly adjust you r m owe r . TRA CT OR W ARNING: TO A V [...]

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    20 FIG. 23 T O REPLA CE MO WER BLADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 23) The mower b lade drive belt ma y be replaced without tools. P ark the tractor on lev el surface . Engage parking brake . BEL T REMO V AL - • Remove mo wer from tractor (See “T O REMO VE MO W ER” in this section of this man ual). • W or k belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler p[...]

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    21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE MO TION CONTR OL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 26) The motion control le ver has been pre set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessar y . • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. • Star t engine and move motion control lev er until tractor does not m[...]

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    22 FIG. 28 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REMO VE WHEEL FOR REP AIRS (See Fig. 27) • Block up axle securely . • Remov e axle cover , retaining r ing and washers to allo w wheel remov al (rear wheel contains a square ke y - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble . • On rear wheels only: align groov es in rear wheel hub and axle. Inser t sq[...]

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    23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 30 T O REMO VE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 31) • 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 ve procedure . T O REPLA CE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder [...]

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    24 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor for 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. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en cl o sure. TRA CT OR Remov e [...]

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    25 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” proper ly . 2. See “T O ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait se veral min utes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spar k plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dir ty air fi lter . 5. Clean/replace air fi lter. 6. Dir[...]

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    26 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-saf ety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutc h depar tment. engaged P oor cut - uneven 1. W or n, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade . Tight[...]

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    27 BATTERY FUSE IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE WHITE RED BLACK ORANGE BLACK BROWN BLACK BLACK BLACK STARTER M SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR ATT'MENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH OFF) CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SOLENOID BLACK LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT 5 AMP AC @ 3600[...]

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    28 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STB) ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 D . C . A M P E R E S 45 16 22 21 52 16[...]

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    29 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STB) ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Batter y 2 74760412 Bolt He x Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 176689 Bo x Batter y 16 176138 Switch Interlock 21 183759 Harness Socket Light 22 4152J Bulb , Light # 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga. Red w/16 wire 44" 26 1751[...]

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    30 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STB) CHASSIS 26 25 58 64 208 13 208 11 1 209 2 9 208 209 209 5 5 207 209 142 209 142 145 37 209 37 24 26 25 209 31 24 30 35 209 26 33 10 26 34 35 18 14 38 14 206 159 17 28 264 263 259 258 261 166 39 chassis_elite sv_pro_4[...]

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    31 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STB) CHASSIS KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Dra wbar 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 187846X012 Dash P/L 10 72140608 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 11 174996 P anel Dash Lh 13 179174X010 P anel Dash Rh 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 183393X428 Hood 18 126938X Bumper Hood 2[...]

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    32 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STB) DRIVE 252 66 29 28 32 30 52 32 59 38 61 41 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 39 34 16 1 77 77 30 52 56 64 65 212 63 116 70 57 25 19 24 252 76 78 75 74 27 252 15 37 120 263 85 85 247 245 251 263 246 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 14 112 21 8 10 83 159 161 198 158 162 169 150 197 9[...]

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    33 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STB) DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - T ransaxle P eerless L TH 2000 (Order Parts F rom T ransaxle Manu- f acturer) 8 165619 Rod Shift 10 76020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 14 10040400 W asher Lock Hvy Helical 15 74490544 Bolt, He x FLGHD 5/16-18 Gr . [...]

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    34 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STB) STEERING ASSEMBL Y 5 5 3 43 95 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 17 43 91 2 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 44 51 54 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 4 32 26 30 28 steering_pl.lt_47[...]

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    35 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STB) STEERING ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 184704X428 Wheel Steering 2 184706 Axle Asm Cast Iron L T 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X W asher 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 10 175121 Link Drag 11 100406[...]

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    36 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STB) SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 188712 Seat 2 140551 Brac ket Piv ot Seat 8 720 3 71110616 Bolt Fin He x 3/8-16 unc x 1 4 19131610 W asher 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga. 5 145006 Clip Push-In 6 73800600 Nut He x w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1.5 Smgml 9 19131614 W a[...]

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    37 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STB) DECALS NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S . inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 5,8 4,10 3,9 11 7 WHEELS AND TIRES KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 10 3 16 9 1 59192 Cap V alve Tire 2 65139 Stem V alve 3 106222X Tire F T 15 x 6[...]

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    38 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STB) ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 13 4 72 78 81 3 78 23 45 14 38 engine-bs.1cyl_48 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S . inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm F or engine ser vice and replacement par ts, call the toll free number f [...]

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    39 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STB) MO WER LIFT 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 lift-rh.1piece_3 1 159461 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger 2 159476 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 188822 Pin Groov e 5/16 Dia x 1.875 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 W asher 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 6 1201[...]

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    40 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 142 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 48 59 19 4 3 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 40 159 140 184 42_deck_man-t-path_4. 118 136 21 139 2 119 117 116 5 21 134 21 5 134 135 136 116 113 117 119 118 2 138 113 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (P[...]

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    41 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STB) MO WER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 182032X421 Mower Dec k Assembly , 42" 2 72140506 Bolt 3 138017 Brac ket Asm F r . Sw ay Bar 3/42 4 165460 Brac ket Asm Deck 42" Sw ay Bar 5 4939M Retainer Spring 6 178024 Bar Swa y Deck 8 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 [...]

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    42 SER VICE NO TES[...]

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    43 SER VICE NO TES[...]

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    44 SER VICE NO TES[...]

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

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    46 T E C U M S E H ® Issued Jan uar y 1980 Re vised January 1991 T E C U M S E H ® SER VICE POLICY W ARRANTY LIMITED W ARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR PO WER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products W arranted P eerless Gear and Machine Division of T ecumseh Products Company (“T ecumseh”), subject to the limitations contained below , will, at its option,[...]

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    47 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE 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 turns gradually to preven[...]

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    Y our POULAN PRO product has been expertly en gi neered and carefully manu fac tured to rigid quality stan dards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. FOR SER VICE OR REPLACEMENT P ARTS: 1. Consult your dealer/place of purchase. 2. Consult the yellow pages of your phone[...]