Poulan Pro PR20PH42STD Owner'S Manual Download Page 7

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ASSEMBLY

FIG. 3

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SEAT PAN

SHOULDER 
BOLT

ADJUSTMENT 
KNOB

FLAT WASHER

SEAT

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.
•      Remove  adjustment  knob  and  fl at  washer  securing 

seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly 
of seat to tractor.

•      Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack-

ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

•    Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is 

positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

•      Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and 

pull seat towards rear of tractor.

•      Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment 

knob and fl at washer loosely. Do not tighten.

       Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
•      Slide  seat  until  a  comfortable  position  is  reached 

which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the 
way down.

•      Get off seat without moving its ad just ed position.
•      Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

NOTE: 

You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. 

Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the 
tractor from the skid

.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID  (See Op-
 er a tion section for location and function of 
con trols)

•      Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever 

to its highest po si tion.

•      Release parking brake by de press ing brake ped al.
•      Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion dis en gaged 

position" (See “TO TRANS 

PORT” in the Op 

er a tion 

section of this manual).

•      Roll tractor forward off skid.
•      Remove banding holding the defl ector shield up against 

tractor.

TO DRIVE TRAC 

TOR OFF SKID (See Op-

 er a tion section for location and function of 
con trols)

WARNING:

 Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low 

all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be 
sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in  
front of tractor is clear of other peo ple and objects.
•      Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com-

pleted.

•      Check engine oil level and fi ll fuel tank with gasoline.
•      Place  freewheel  control  in  "trans mis sion en 

gaged" 

po si tion (see "TO TRANSPORT" in Op er a tion section 
of this manual).

•      Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal 

and set the parking brake.

•      Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.
•      Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever 

to its highest position.

•      Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle 

control to idle position.

•      Release parking brake.
•      Slowly move the mo tion control lever for ward and slowly 

drive tractor off skid.

•      Apply brake to stop trac tor, set park ing brake and place 

motion con trol lever in neutral po si tion.

•      Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the in struc tions that follow.

02115

SHOULDER 
BOLT

GAUGE 
WHEEL

3/8-16 CENTER 
LOCKNUT

3/8 WASH ER

AD JUST ING 
BAR

PIN

RETAINER SPRING

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER 
DECK (See Fig. 4)

The gauge wheels are de signed to keep the mower deck 
in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they 
are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower perfor-
mance.

 

•      Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be 

sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top. 
As sem ble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts, 
3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center locknuts and tighten 
securely.

•      Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See “TO 

ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation sec tion 
of this manual.

FIG. 4

Summary of Contents for PR20PH42STD

Page 1: ...R Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation WARNING Read this Owner s Manual and follow all WarningsandSafetyInstructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw...

Page 2: ...changes in speed or direction SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE ON MOWERS IMPORTANT THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE TH...

Page 3: ...he watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine 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...

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

Page 5: ...x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Seat 2 Mulch Blades 2 Keys Slope Sheet Steering Adapter 1 Oil Drain Tube 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Locknut 1 2 20 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Wheels 4 Adjusting Bar 4 Retainer Springs d...

Page 6: ...See Fig 1 Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft Align ta...

Page 7: ...ration section for location and function of controls WARNING Beforestarting read understandandfollow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated ar...

Page 8: ...mower should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing m...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...tractor and starting the engine HEIGHTADJUSTMENTKNOB Usedtoadjustthemower cutting height AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake posi...

Page 11: ...use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN OFF WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is stand...

Page 12: ...actor Raiseattachmentlifttohighestpositionwithattachment lift control Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position Do not push or tow tractor at mo...

Page 13: ...used during the engine warm up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperat...

Page 14: ...nd more uniform cutting Whenmowinglargeareas startbyturningtotherightso that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making...

Page 15: ...ore new1 MAINTENANCE 01964 LUBRICATION CHART IMPORTANT DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTENTHE LIFE O...

Page 16: ...ttery and terminals clean Keep battery bolts tight Keep small vent holes open Recharge at 6 10 amperes for 1 hour NOTE The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free Do not attempt...

Page 17: ...TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to leak power Remove terminal guard Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat tery cable a...

Page 18: ...e the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirtyorpluggedcoolingfins and orcoolingshroudsremoved will cause engine damage due to overheating AIR FILTER...

Page 19: ...arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs Connect anti swaybar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove WARNING TO AVOID SER...

Page 20: ...gainst trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of turns The two front links must remain eq...

Page 21: ...between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 3 4 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 3 4 Retighten jam nut against nut A Engage transmission by pla...

Page 22: ...groundingcabletonegative battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Close terminal access doors Close hood TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 27 WARNING Lead acid...

Page 23: ...NED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACTYOURNEARESTAUTHORIZEDSERVICECENTER DEPARTMENT WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS FIG 31 FIG 30 ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE...

Page 24: ...UEL 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...

Page 25: ...gnition 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 authorized service center department E...

Page 26: ...n 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 Reinsta...

Page 27: ...UGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B A1 RUN LIGHT B S A1 START M G A1 B A1 RUN MAKE A2 L NONE NONE NONE REGULATOR ALTERNATOR 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED CHARG...

Page 28: ...28 28 29 26 24 42 43 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD PRODUCT NO 954 56 78 33 ELECTRICAL 22 79 21 81 D C AMPE RES 45 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 55 52 16...

Page 29: ...Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal OP Olive 30 175566 Switch Ign 4 pos w lights 33 140401 Key Ign 40 186845 Harness Ign 41 17720408 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 1 2 42...

Page 30: ...4 56 78 33 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 209 158 74 30 159 209 13 209 31 1 9 157 156 10 26 144 26 10 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 143 60 17 29 145 18 166 37 37 209 11 209 209 20 59 28 166 166 154 209 166 155 166 2...

Page 31: ...crew Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 58 175351 Duct Hood 59 177579 Bushing Snap 60 72140606 Bolt RdHd Sqnk 3 8 16 Unc x 3 4 64 174997 Dash Lower 74 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement...

Page 32: ...19 24 26 26 76 78 75 74 27 26 59 19 219 221 221 220 222 221 19 51 51 271 19 19 6 231 239 33 239 238 52 237 233 240 232 241 235 242 221 274 224 225 223 223 223 223 226 226 234 236 227 218 217 244 254...

Page 33: ...eeper Belt Engine 74 137057 Spacer Axle 75 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 76 12000001 E Ring 77 123583X Key Square 78 121748X Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga 89 174901X428 Console Shift 90 124346X...

Page 34: ...DEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD PRODUCT NO 954 56 78 33 STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 5 4 3 43 6 43 8 10 40 32 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 17 43 91 2 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 38 12 39 1 41 42...

Page 35: ...Lock 17 177883 Shaft Asm Strg 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 32 171888 Rod Tie 33 19111216 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hry Hlcl Spr 5 16 35 73540500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 24 Unf 36...

Page 36: ...IR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD PRODUCT NO 954 56 78 33 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 6 5 72 13 26 25 4 8 32 31 34 33 37 33 39 17 16 17 3 81 23 45 14 38 engine bs intek...

Page 37: ...Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 31 157103 Tank Fuel 3 50 Rear 32 140527 Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose Black 34 106082X Pad Spacer 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 39 109227...

Page 38: ...ut 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 121249X Spacer Split 28x 88 16 123740X Spring Cprsn 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge...

Page 39: ...Panel 5 170851 Decal HP Engine 6 173587 Decal Reflector Rh 7 173589 Decal Reflector Lh 8 170563 Decal Warning Mower 9 172740 Decal Fender Logo 10 157140 Decal Fender Danger E F 11 172743 Decal Ins Str...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD PRODUCT NO 954 56 78 33 MOWER LIFT 36 15 20 16 1718 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 50 26 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 49 lif...

Page 41: ...ock w Wsh 1 2 13unc 19 139868 Arm Asm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 25 164024 Spring 26 169484 Retainer Clip 27 164543 Rod Ad...

Page 42: ...59 19 4 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 61 149 118 136 21 139 2 119 117 116 5 21 134 21 5 134 135 136 116 113 117 119 118 2 140 138 113 3 129 92 131 130 92 42_D elec t path adjwl stlt_3 REPAIR PARTS TR...

Page 43: ...Retainer 59 173442 Guard TUV Idler 61 174882 Spring Ext Elect Clutch 68 174883 V Belt 42 Mower 91 180532 Bracket Asm Noseroller LH 92 73800600 Nut Lock Hex W Ins 3 8 16unc 94 132264 Roller Nose 38 42...

Page 44: ...44 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 45: ...45 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 46: ...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 taine...

Page 47: ...he 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 li...

Page 48: ...ers Brushcutters and Blowers 3 For replacement parts have available the following information a Model Number Manufacturer s I D Number b Description of part NOTE Electrolux Home Products provides part...

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