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Poulan Pro CO18542STB, Owner'S Manual

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For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor:  

call 1-800-849-1297   For Technical Assistance:  call 1-800-829-5886

MODEL NO.  CO18542STB
18.5 HP 42 INCH
LAWN  TRACTOR

192362  Rev. 1  8.11.04  TR/MH

 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  

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Assembly

  

 

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Operation

  

 

 

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Maintenance

 

 

 

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Service 

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Adjustments

 

 

 

   • Storage

 

 

 

     • Troubleshooting

 

 

 

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Repair 

Parts

Summary of Contents for CO18542STB

Page 1: ...tor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 MODEL NO CO18542STB 18 5 HP 42 INCH LAWN TRACTOR 192362 Rev 1 8 11 04 TR MH PRINTED IN U S A Assembly Operation Maintenance Service...

Page 2: ...e during the first ninety 90 days of ownership After ninety 90 days we will exchange the Bat tery charging you 1 12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month from the date of the original sale...

Page 3: ...e parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to co...

Page 4: ...children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never a...

Page 5: ...ine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for hole...

Page 6: ...r any unim proved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arres...

Page 7: ...Wheel Insert Seat 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Adapter 2 Keys Slope Sheet Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Hex nut 1 2 20 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gaug...

Page 8: ...g seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor 02143 Steering Wheel Insert Lock Nut Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Extention Steering Shaft Steering Sleeve...

Page 9: ...FF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a...

Page 10: ...side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check w...

Page 11: ...uld 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 h...

Page 12: ...H BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine...

Page 13: ...rake pedal to start movement IMPORTANT Bring tractor to a complete stop before shifting or changing gears Failure to do so will shorten the useful life of your transaxle HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET...

Page 14: ...ovement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by...

Page 15: ...tart the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner produ...

Page 16: ...t a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment being used mulcher_9 MAX 1 3 IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash...

Page 17: ...OMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instru...

Page 18: ...nsure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft L...

Page 19: ...areful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil 2 Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting 02463 Closed and Locked Position Oil Drain Valve...

Page 20: ...g brake 2 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 3 Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position 4 Turn ignition key to STOP and remove key 5 Make sure the blades and all moving parts have compl...

Page 21: ...D D Mandrel TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tire...

Page 22: ...ral N position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward If the rear wheels rotate the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST B...

Page 23: ...le is in neutral 2 Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel 3 Position the gear shift lever in the neu tral N position 4 Tighten adjustment bolt securely NOTE If additional clearance is...

Page 24: ...fferences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment see engine manual 02179 Keps Nut Terminal Guard Terminal Access Door Hex Bolt Positive Red Cable Negative Black Ca...

Page 25: ...forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to se...

Page 26: ...d wiring 6 Check all wiring 7 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 8 Engine valves out of 8 Contact a qualified adjustment service center departme...

Page 27: ...xcessive 1 Worn bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade Tighten blade vibration bolt 2 Bent blade mandrel 2 Contact a qualified service center department 3 Loose damaged part s 3 Tighten loose part s Repl...

Page 28: ...11 Clean around mandrels to holes from buildup of grass open vent holes leaves and trash around mandrels Headlight s not 1 Switch is OFF 1 Turn switch ON working 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Repla...

Page 29: ...ever across 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 al...

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