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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

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Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

- Used to engage the

mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your
tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION

- Turns the headlights on and

off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL

- Used for starting and

controling engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

- Used for declutching and brak-

ing the tractor and starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE

- Locks clutch/brake pedal into the

brake position.

LIFT LEVER
PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER

PARKING
BRAKE

IGNITION
SWITCH

THROTTLE/CHOKE
CONTROL

LIGHT SWITCH
POSITION

MOTION
CONTROL
LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL

FIG. 4

FREE WHEEL
CONTROL

AT TACH MENT
CLUTCH LEVER

FREEWHEEL CONTROL

- Disengages transmission for

pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER

- Selects the speed and

di rec tion of tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER

- Used to raise and lower

the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your
tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER

- Used to release attachment lift

lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH

- Used for starting and stopping the

engine.

Summary of Contents for 187301

Page 1: ...PO17H42STB 17 0 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 187301 05 27 03 TR PRINTED IN U S A 00420 poulan ...

Page 2: ...he machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow ing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Al ways look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it a...

Page 3: ...e blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible WARNING In order to prevent acci dental starting when setting up trans porting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug WARNING Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control ...

Page 4: ...d maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenace and Stor age sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimpro...

Page 5: ...nsert 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Bolt 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Seat 2 Keys Slope Sheet Key 1 Lock Washer 1 2 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Oil Drain Tube ...

Page 6: ...RING SHAFT STEERING BOOT EXTENSION SHAFT 1 4 HEX BOLT STEERING WHEEL INSERT ADAPTER 1 2 LOCK WASHER LARGE FLAT WASHER TABS TAB SLOTS BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL SEE FIG 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mountingholesinextensionandlowershaftsandinstall 1 4 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT TIGHTEN BOLT...

Page 7: ...rottle control to idle position Release parking brake Slowlymovethemotioncontrolleverforwardandslowly drive tractor off skid Apply brake to stop tractor set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position Turn ignition key to STOP position Continue with the instructions that follow FIG 2 ADJUSTMENT BOLT LOCK WASHER HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT See Fig 2 Adjust seat befo...

Page 8: ...ean regular unleaded gasoline Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition It is important to purge the transmission before oper ating your tractor for the first time Follow proper start ing and transmission purging instructions See TO START ENGINE and PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation s...

Page 9: ...could result in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoi...

Page 10: ...eed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER PARKING BRAKE IGNITION SWITCH THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL LIGHT SWITCH POSITION MOTION CONTROL LEVER CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL FIG 4 FREE WHEEL CONTROL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmissi...

Page 11: ... DEPRESSED ENGINE Move throttle control to slow position NOTE Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION MOTION CONTROL LEVER THROTTLE CHOKE C...

Page 12: ...H POSITION ENGAGED POSITION LOW POSITION FIG 7 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac tor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor TO TRANSPORT See Figs 4 and 7 When p...

Page 13: ...ion Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insertkeyintoignitionandturnkeyclockwiseto START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start after several attempts move throttle control to fast position wait a few minutes and ...

Page 14: ...speed With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever forward after the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the trac tor moves approximately five 5 feet return the mo tion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever thre...

Page 15: ...oil filter 1 2 maint_sch tractore new1 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive 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 secti...

Page 16: ...il the blade is balanced TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any main tenance BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear then brake must be adjusted See TOADJUSTBRAKE intheServiceandAdjustments section of this manual TIRES Maintainproperairpressureinalltires See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual Keep tires fr...

Page 17: ...HANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 0 30 40 80 100 30 20 0 20 30 40 F C 32 10 10 60 5W 30 SAE 30 oil_visc_chart1_e NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil afte...

Page 18: ...vent debris from falling into carburetor NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge Place new pre cleaner and cartridge firmly in base Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace cover Hook handle on cover and push down on handle to close IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deterioration of the cartridge Do no...

Page 19: ... Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by re moving retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IFANATTACHMENTOTHERTHANTHEMOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONTLINKSANDHOO...

Page 20: ...on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Threefullturnsofadjustmentnutwillchangemower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 19 and 20 IMPORTANT DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWINGFRONT TO BACKADJUSTMENTISNECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE T...

Page 21: ...gaged position Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position Therearwheelsmustlockandskidwhenyoutrytomanually push the tractor forward If the rear wheels rotate the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and en gage parking brake Measure distance between brake operati...

Page 22: ...OUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis ConnectoneendoftheBLACKcabletotheNEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDE...

Page 23: ...NGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACTYOURNEARESTAUTHORIZEDSERVICECENTER DEPARTMENT WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS CLAMP SCREW TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 30 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustmen...

Page 24: ...AL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPARATIONANDFORMATIONOFACIDSDURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and ...

Page 25: ...place ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department Engine clicks but will not 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 4 Check rep...

Page 26: ...rpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes grass lea...

Page 27: ...NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UN...

Page 28: ...28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO17H42STB ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 16 52 48 22 21 16 ...

Page 29: ...6147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 20 AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140401 Key Ign 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 48 140844 Adapter Ammeter 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180449 Cover Terminal K...

Page 30: ...R PO17H42STB CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 208 13 208 11 1 209 2 9 208 209 209 209 5 5 207 209 142 209 142 17 29 28 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 145 37 209 37 24 26 25 26 25 31 24 30 35 209 26 33 10 26 34 35 18 14 38 14 206 212 chassis pl lt_stlt_26 ...

Page 31: ...619 Bracket Fender 33 179716X428 Footrest LH 34 179717X428 Footrest RH 35 72110606 Bolt RdHd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt 38 175710 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 Ga 53 144697 Bracket Grille LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 144696 Bracket Grille RH 57 74780412 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 7...

Page 32: ...5 55 36 62 35 36 22 39 34 16 1 77 77 30 52 56 64 65 212 63 116 70 57 96 26 25 19 24 26 26 76 78 75 74 27 26 15 37 51 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 14 164 21 8 10 83 159 161 198 158 162 169 150 84 16 199 16 205 103 271 71 200 73 16 271 197 95 89 69 drive hydro stlt_54 ...

Page 33: ...7 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 65 10040700 Washer 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 69 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 Unc 70 134683 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH 71 169183 Strap Torque Lh 73 169182 Strap Torque Rh 74 137057 Spacer Axle 75 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 76 12000001 Ring E 77 123583X Key Square 78 121748X Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga 81 165596 Shaft Asm Cross 82 123782X Spring Torsio...

Page 34: ...DEL NUMBER PO17H42STB STEERING ASSEMBLY 44 51 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_pl lt_42 ...

Page 35: ...Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech 36 155099 Bushing Strg 5 8 Id Dash 37 152927 Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 38 140045X428 Insert Cap Strg 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 ID x 2 3 8 OD 12 Gr 40 7810H Locknut Center 41 186737 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 145054X428 Boot Dash Steering 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 180640 Extension Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk 47 183226 Fitting...

Page 36: ...1 313 Id Tin Plated 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 11050600 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 23 169837 Shield Browning Debris Guard 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 184900 Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 32 140527 Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose Blk 37 137040 Line Fuel 20 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line 44 17670412 Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 ...

Page 37: ...1 Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon 7 109413X Grip Handle 8 124526X Button Plunger 11 139865 Link Lift Lh 12 139866 Link Lift Rh KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 13 4939M Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion Blk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552...

Page 38: ... 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 26 10040800 Lockwasher 26 23 1 24 16 15 12 13 17 25 4 3 8 9 7 8 9 7 2 6 22 21 5 10 5 14 seat_lt bolt_1 1 140116 Seat 2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat blk 3 71110616 Bolt 4 19131610 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 10 Ga 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 6 73800600 Nut 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 9 19131614 Washer ...

Page 39: ... given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 10 157140 Decal Danger English 12 175784 Decal Fender 14 160396 Decal V belt Schematic 42 16 145005 Decal Battery Danger Poison 20 184851 Decal HP Engine 138311 Decal Lift Handle 166960 Decal By Pass 187301 Manual Owner s English 187302 Manual Owner s French 1 157032 Decal Instruction Operat English French 2 ...

Page 40: ...15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 37 184 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 37 40 159 42_deck_man t path_3 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 155 ...

Page 41: ...2 Nut Toplock Flange 34 72110614 Bolt 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 40 73680600 Nut 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 45 4497H Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thdrol 1 4 20 x 5 8 T 48 133944 Washer Hardened 52 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 53 184907 Arm Assembly Pad Brake 54 178515 Washer Hardened 55 155046 Arm Idler 56 165723 Spacer Retainer 59 141043 Guard TUV Idler 6...

Page 42: ...d for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and main tained in accordance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to...

Page 43: ...the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to me...

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