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Summary of Contents for PB19H42YT

Page 1: ...42YT LAWN TRACTOR _k WARNING Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our websi...

Page 2: ...et parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing...

Page 3: ...h a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a no...

Page 4: ...ONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner...

Page 5: ...heck for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove CHECK BATTERY See Fig 1 Lift seat pan to raised position If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label L label l...

Page 6: ...ructions have been completed v No remaining loose parts in carton v Battery is properly prepared and charged v Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For s...

Page 7: ...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 haza...

Page 8: ...CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine C PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position D THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed E ATTACHMENT CL...

Page 9: ...p engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engi...

Page 10: ...ing height as a reminder for next time you mow The cutting height range is approximately 1 to 4 The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running These heights are...

Page 11: ...E To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc Trans...

Page 12: ...the choke position and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast position The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does...

Page 13: ...eled for best mowing per formance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming Drive so that clippings are...

Page 14: ...is 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 instructed in this manual Some adjust...

Page 15: ...ATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should shut off the e...

Page 16: ...ON Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES m F 20 0 3...

Page 17: ...fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be su...

Page 18: ...AGED position Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley M Remove retainer spring K slide collar L off and push housing guide P out of bracket Remove clutch cable s...

Page 19: ...ith washer and retainer spring Repeat on opposite side of tractor FiG 18 o o IMPORTANT pulley grooves FiG 20 Push clutch cable housing guide P into bracket slide collar L onto guide and secure with re...

Page 20: ...ower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position o o o CAUTION Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with 1 heavy cloth Raise mower to highest position Posi...

Page 21: ...engaged position Pull freewheel con trol out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractorforward...

Page 22: ...FIG 28 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 29 _ WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection wh...

Page 23: ...b holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting...

Page 24: ...ESSENTIALFUEL SYSTEM PARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATESTHAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLOR METHANOL CANATTRACTMOIST...

Page 25: ...eral minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Recharge or replace battery 6 Clean replace air filter 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gaso...

Page 26: ...ns 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicin...

Page 27: ...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 maintaine...

Page 28: ...REES MAX 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 th...

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Page 30: ...er b Description of part For Techical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 For a Parts Manual go to our website www poulan pro com support asp NOTE Electrolux Home Products provides parts and service throug...

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