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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments.  

Save this manual for future reference.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

 - Used to engage the 

mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER

 - Used to raise, lower, and adjust 

the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

 - Used for declutching and brak-

 ing the tractor and starting the engine.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER 

- Selects the speed and 

di rec tion of the tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH

 - Used for starting and stopping the 

engine. 

LIGHT SWITCH

 - Turns the headlights on and off.

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

Fig. 3

PARKING BRAKE

 - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the 

brake position.

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) “ON”  POSI-

TION -

 Allows operation of mower deck or other powered 

attachment while in reverse.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL

 - Used for starting and 

con trol ling engine speed.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL

 - Disengages transmission for 

pushing or slowly tow ing the trac tor with the engine off.

SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER

 - Indicates when 

service is required for the engine and mower.

PARKING BRAKE

PARKING BRAKE

CLUTCH/BRAKE

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

PEDAL

THROTTLE/CHOKE

THROTTLE/CHOKE

CONTROL

CONTROL

ATTACHMENT 

ATTACHMENT 

LIFT LEVER

LIFT LEVER

IGNITION

IGNITION

SWITCH

SWITCH

ATTACHMENT 

ATTACHMENT 

CLUTCH LEVER

CLUTCH LEVER

ROS "ON" 

ROS "ON" 

POSITION

POSITION

LIGHT SWITCH

LIGHT SWITCH

SERVICE REMINDER/

HOURMETER

MOTION 

MOTION 

CONTROL 

CONTROL 

LEVER

LEVER

FREEWHEEL 

FREEWHEEL 

CONTROL

CONTROL

OPERATION

Summary of Contents for PB20H42YT

Page 1: ...uct warranty OPERATOR S MANUAL MODEL PB20H42YT LAWN TRACTOR ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website www poulanpro com WARNING Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety...

Page 2: ...e slope Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction which could cause the machine to roll over Use extra care while operating machine with grass c...

Page 3: ...se extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view of a child IV TOWING Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towe...

Page 4: ...ad and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Fo...

Page 5: ...t the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 1 2 wren...

Page 6: ...t 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 wiring See...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute Fig 3 PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSI TION Allows operation...

Page 9: ...to DISENGAGED position CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely asdescribedabove beforeleav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVE...

Page 10: ...ee Fig 9 Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly offthegroundwhenmowerisatthedesiredcuttingheightin operatingposition Gaugewheelsthenkeepthedeckinprop erpositiontohelppreventscalping...

Page 11: ...ill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill F...

Page 12: ...nthetransmissionengaged position Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral position Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED...

Page 13: ...veways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig 13 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire h...

Page 14: ...eplace Mower Blades Che Clean Debris Off Steering Plate ck Transaxle Cooling Che Check Operator Presence ROS Systems ck V Belts Check Mower Levelness LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warr...

Page 15: ...presence and reverse operation systems are working properly If your tractor does not function as described repair the problem immediately The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully d...

Page 16: ...or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte nance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle e...

Page 17: ...age parked cars etc Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached 2 Make sure the attachment clutch control is in the DISENGAGED position set the parking brake and stop the engine 3 Threadthenozzlead...

Page 18: ...mower and disconnect mower suspension arm A from chassis pin B and rear lift link C from rear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers CAUTION AFTER REAR LIFT LINKS ARE DISCONNECTED THE AT...

Page 19: ...Repeat on opposite side of tractor ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS C Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin D on rear mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring Ins...

Page 20: ...nut will change mower height about 3 16 Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance Readjust if necessary until you are satisfied with the results PRECISION SI...

Page 21: ...this section of manual Fig 31 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 32 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of l...

Page 22: ...CK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries Fig 33 02239 ADJUSTMENT BOLT NEUTRAL LOCK GATE MOTION CONTROL LEVER TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVE...

Page 23: ...etor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment TRANSMISSION REMOVAL...

Page 24: ...MPARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPA...

Page 25: ...6 Check all wiring 7 Faulty ignition switch 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorize...

Page 26: ...improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in parts manual 11 Cloggedmowerdeckventholesfrombuildup of grass leaves trash around mand...

Page 27: ...never 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 a...

Page 28: ...sed 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 maintai...

Page 29: ...lizado con fines comerciales o de alquiler est limitado a 90 d as desde la fecha original de compra 5 Esta garant a se aplica solo a productos que han sido ensamblados ajustados operados y conservados...

Page 30: ...nunca transversalmente con respecto a las pendientes No cortar pendientes mayores de 15 grados Haga los virajes gradualmente para evitar volcarse o la p rdida de control Tenga mucho cuidado cuando cam...

Page 31: ...aci n de c sped hojas y basura debajo de la segadora 7 Limpie la parte inferior de la cajade la segadora 8 La correa de impulsi n de la segadora est des gastada o desajustada 8 Cambie ajuste la correa...

Page 32: ...la bater a 6 Alambrado suelto o da ado 6 Revise todo el alambrado 7 Interruptor de la ignici n fallado 7 Revise cambie el interruptor de la ignici n 8 Solenoide o arrancador fallados 8 Revise cambie e...

Page 33: ...MANGUERA DEL COMBUSTIBLES MEZCLADOS CON ALCOHOL CONOCIDO COMO GASOHOL O QUE TIENEN ETANOL O METANOL PUEDEN ATRAER HUMEDAD LO QUE CONDUCE A LA SEPARACI N Y A LA FORMACI N DE ACUDOS DURANTE ELALMACENAMI...

Page 34: ...ajustes que se describen a continuaci n antes de soltar el cable Si el ajuste es necesario vea de manual de motor PARA AJUSTAR EL CONTROL DE ESTRANGULA CI N El control de la estrangulaci n ha sido pre...

Page 35: ...en as de f brica y son normales La impresi n y la inclinaci n de las ruedas delanteras no son regulables En caso que se produzca alg n da o que afecte la impresi n o la inclinaci n de las ruedas delan...

Page 36: ...ndola hacia abajo E Deslice la correa hacia la parte de atr s del tractor ret rela de la placa de direcci n F y qu tela del tractor MONTAJE DE LA CORREA Instale la correa nueva de la parte de atr s a...

Page 37: ...ncia A que hay entre el borde inferior de la cuchilla y el suelo Dicha distancia debe ser la misma a ambos lados En caso que sea necesario realizar un ajuste lea los paso 2 de las instrucciones de Reg...

Page 38: ...tractor FIJE LAS PIEZAS DE PROPULSI N POSTERIORES C Levante la parte posterior de la cortadora ubique la ranura de la pieza de uni n D por encima de la clavija que hay en la barra posterior de la cort...

Page 39: ...r hay que quitar el estribo frontal E y los estribos traseros de elevaci n C del tractor y enganchar el resorte de embrague Q en la gu a del cable en el borde frontal del salpi cadero m s bajo INSTALE...

Page 40: ...rador del tractor vuelva a arrancar el motor y ponga la palanca de aceleraci n en la posici n r pido IMPORTANTE Vuelva a comprobar la zona para asegurarse de que est despejada 7 Mueva el control del e...

Page 41: ...ra evitar un posible da o en el motor debido a que no tiene suficiente aceite Cambie el aceite despu s de 50 horas de operaci n o por lo menos una vez al a o si el trac tor se utiliza menos 50 horas e...

Page 42: ...cualquier tentativa del operador de viajar marcha atr s NO apagar el motor 0 2 8 2 8 POSICI N ROS ON MOTOR EN POSICI N ON OPERACI N NORMAL CUIDADO DE LA CUCHILLA Para obtener resultados ptimos las cuc...

Page 43: ...n de las llantas V rifi z la commande de pr sence d op rateur et le sistema d ROS Revisar si hay sujetadores sueltos Afilar cambiar las cuchillas de la segadora Tabla de lubricaci n Revisar el nivel...

Page 44: ...n la direcci n opuesta haciendo virajes a la izquierda hasta que termine Vea Fig 13 Si el c sped est demasiado alto se debe segar dos veces para reducir la carga y los posibles peligros de incendio de...

Page 45: ...ento del mo tor despu s que la transmisi n halla sido calentada AVISO Si se encuentra a mucha altura sobre 3000 pies o en clima fr o por debajo de 32 F 0 C la mezcla del combustible del carburador deb...

Page 46: ...pendiente son peligrosas las llantas pueden perder su tracci n con el terreno y pueden ocasionar que pierda el control de su tractor ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR REVISE EL NIVEL DE ACEITE DEL MOTO...

Page 47: ...exige la presencia del operador Si el motor est funcionando y el em bra gue del accesorio est enganchado y el operador trata de bajarse del asiento se apagar el motor Tiene que mantenerse sentado com...

Page 48: ...dal del freno B y luego suelte la palanca del freno de mano Aseg rese que el freno de estacionamiento va a sujetar el tractor en forma segura PARA USAR EL CONTROL DE LA ACELERACI N D Vea Fig 6 Siempre...

Page 49: ...de lan te ras PALANCA DE CONTROL DE MOVIMIENTO Selecciona la velocidad y la direcci n del tractor CONTROL DE RUEDA LIBRE Desengancha la trans misi n para empujar o arrastrar DISPOSITIVO DE AVISO DE SE...

Page 50: ...NES DE SEGURIDAD RELATIVAS A PELIGROS QUE PUEDENPROVOCAR LA MUERTE HERIDAS GRAVES Y O DA OS A LA M QUINA 0 2 INDICA UN PELIGRO QUE SI NO SE EVITA PROVOCA MUERTE O LESIONES GRAVES 6 24 INDICA UN PELIGR...

Page 51: ...ervicio y Ajustes de este manual LISTA DE REVISI N Antes de operar y de disfrutar de su tractor nuevo le deseamos que reciba el mejor rendimiento y la mayor satisfaccion de este producto de calidad Ha...

Page 52: ...en la f brica con la excepci n de aquellas partes que no se han montado por razones de env o HERRAMIENTAS NECESARIAS PARA EL MONTAJE Un juego de llaves de tubo facilitar el montaje A continuaci n se e...

Page 53: ...or Haga el favor de leer y de guardar este man u al Estas instrucciones le permitir n montar y mantener su unidad en forma ade cua da Siempre observe las REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD RESPONSABILIDADES DEL CLIE...

Page 54: ...a contacto del borde del dep sito de carburante o la abertura del contenedor durante toda la operaci n de abastecimiento No utilizar un dispositivo con boquilla cerrada abierta OPERACIONES DE SERVICI...

Page 55: ...rba hojas u otros es combros que pueden tocar el tubo de escape partes del motor calientes y quemarse No permitir que el puente del cortac sped cargue hojas u otros residuos que pu eden causar acumula...

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