Poulan Pro 178097, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...EL NO PO14542C 14 5 HP 42 Inch LawnTractor For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 178097 Rev 1 4 23 01 JH PRINTED IN U S A ...

Page 2: ...den changes in speed or direction Avoidstartingorstoppingonaslope Iftireslosetraction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE ON MOWERS IMPORTANT THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH SAFETY RULES DO NOT D...

Page 3: ...pe If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOMEALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTI...

Page 4: ...ans and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read 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 Followaregularscheduleinmaintaining caringforand using your tractor Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibili ties and Stora...

Page 5: ...asher 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 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 Keys 1 Lock Washer 1 2 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use ...

Page 6: ...KID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mountingholesinextensionandlowershaftsandinstall 5 16 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 18 22 FT LBS TORQUE Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels o...

Page 7: ...NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid INSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt Remove adjustment bolt lock washer and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing Remove th...

Page 8: ...manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveled See TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING intheService and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SY...

Page 9: ...ARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only OVER TEMP LIGHT PARKING BRAKE IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED P KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 15 SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION ...

Page 10: ...sed for starting and controllingenginespeed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKINGBRAKE Locksclutch brakepedalintothebrake position AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjustthemowerdeckorotherattachmentsmountedtoyour tr...

Page 11: ...s approximately 1 1 2 to 4 The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with theenginenotrunning Theseheightsareapproximateand may vary depending upon soil conditions height of grass and types of grass being mowed Theaveragelawnshouldbecuttoapproximately2 1 2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months For healthier and better looking lawns mow often and after...

Page 12: ...ous Tires can lose traction withthegroundandcauseyoutolosecontrolofyourtractor BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read o...

Page 13: ...pts move throttle control to fast position wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above Whenenginestarts movethethrottlecontroltothefast position The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for ...

Page 14: ...y 7 Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft lbs maximum Do not overtighten 1 12 3 2 5 5 6 7 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 ...

Page 15: ...el with the ground If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte nance 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 intheS...

Page 16: ... Service and Adjustments section of this manual TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 11 and 12 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Rem...

Page 17: ...tlyonflatsurface Ifvery dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge nut precleaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTANT PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE CARTRIDGE NUT COVER KNOB FOAM PRE CLEANER PAPER CARTRIDGE COVER BASE ...

Page 18: ...to carburetor replacementisrequired With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointingtowardscarburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properlypositioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLAMP FUEL FILTER CLAMP FIG 15 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep fini...

Page 19: ...spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by re movingretainerspring 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 IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER...

Page 20: ...tment nut on that side NOTE Threefullturnsofadjustmentnutwillchangemower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting NUT E D D MANDREL FIG 19 NUT F FRONT LINKS FIG 20 FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 19 and 20 IMPORTANT DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE T...

Page 21: ... axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheelremoval rearwheelcontainsasquarekey Donot lose Repair tire and reassemble Onrearwheelsonly aligngroovesinrearwheelhuband axle Insert square key Replacewashersandsnapretainingringsecurelyinaxle groove Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from you...

Page 22: ...ng SeeelectricalwiringdiagramintheRepair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replacewith20ampautomotive typeplug infuse Thefuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 28 Raisehood Unsnapheadlightwireconnector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedure FIG 28 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR HOOD...

Page 23: ...N BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 29 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosen...

Page 24: ...NG IN ESSENTIAL 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 ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING 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 ...

Page 25: ...lty 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 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 s...

Page 26: ... Mower deck not level 4 Level mower deck 5 Low uneven tire air pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace sharpen 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 us...

Page 27: ...UR 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 UNIT THEY...

Page 28: ...28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO14542C ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 8 2 1 27 16 16 52 D C AM PE RE S 45 22 21 ...

Page 29: ... 6 Ga 11 red 25 146147 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 178437 HarnessIgn 41 71110408 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1 4 20 X 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminalRed 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter 52 141940 ProtectionWireLoop KEY PART NO NO DESCR...

Page 30: ...CTOR MODEL NUMBER PO14542C CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3 2 35 3 26 35 3 26 33 10 34 1 208 11 17 29 28 208 13 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 24 26 25 26 25 3 31 24 30 209 8 209 6 16 9 15 209 209 5 5 58 145 37 37 18 206 205 205 38 38 212 ...

Page 31: ...rill Lens Asm 29 140273X599 Lens Grille Private label 30 169465X428 Fender Asm 31 136619 BracketFender 33 145244X428 Footrest 34 145243X428 Footrest 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 W...

Page 32: ...28 112 14 41 42 40 38 42 39 57 51 74 75 78 76 77 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 212 55 63 116 70 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 21 4 3 13 10 8 12 12 7 61 61 1 145 96 26 79 52 66 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 150 6 170 ...

Page 33: ...lt Idler 42 19131312 Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 12 Ga 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch 49 123205X Retainer Belt Style Spring 50 74760624 Bolt 51 73680600 Nut 52 73680500 Nut 53 105710X Link Clutch 7 66 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 6 75 56 17060616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 0 57 130801 V belt Ground Drive 95 59 169691 Keeper Belt Chassis Span Ctr 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16x3 4...

Page 34: ...CTOR MODEL NUMBER PO14542C 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 63 11 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 29 17 29 43 91 ...

Page 35: ...h 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 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12Ga 40 7810H LocknutCenter 41 100711L Adaptor Wheel Strg 640 635id 42 145054X428 Boot Dash Steering 43 121749X Washer 25 32 X 1 1 4 X 16 Ga 44 153720 ExtensionSteeringNon Adjust 46 121232X Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk 47 6855M FittingGrease 51 73800500 Nut Lock...

Page 36: ...36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO14542C ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 62 13 4 72 78 81 3 16 78 23 45 14 38 40 ...

Page 37: ... Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 23 169837 ShieldBrowning DebrisGuard 29 137180 ArrestorSpark 31 109202X Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr 32 140527 Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose Blk 37 137040 Line Fuel 20 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line 44 17670412 ScrewHexwshThdrol1 4 20x3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16ga 62 100405...

Page 38: ... Washer 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 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 ClipPush InHinged 6 73800600 Nut 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 ...

Page 39: ...OTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 173493 DecalFender 14 160396 Decal V belt Schematic 42 16 145005 DecalBatteryDanger Poison 20 176396 Decal HP Engine 138311 Decal Lift Handle 133671 Pad Footrest 178097 ManualOwner sEnglish 178098 ManualOwner sFrench 1 157163 Decal Instruction Operat English 2 158168 Decal Ins S...

Page 40: ...40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO14542C MOWER LIFT 15 20 16 1718 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 ...

Page 41: ...09413X GripHandle 8 124526X ButtonPlunger 11 139865 Link Lift Lh 12 139866 Link Lift Rh 13 4939M RetainerSpring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 RetainerSpring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions giv...

Page 42: ...2 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 142 49 50 51 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 22 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 40 159 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 155 114 117 119 116 115 111 118 121 113 120 113 117 116 118 119 114 115 112 121 120 ...

Page 43: ...olt Shoulder 10 24 Grade 5 51 69180 Locknut 52 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 53 131845 Arm Assembly Pad Brake 54 133943 Washer Hardened 55 155046 Arm Idler 56 165723 Spacer Retainer 59 141043 Guard TUV Idler 67 106932X Knob 68 144959 V Belt 42 Mower 111 155197 Bracket Gauge Wheel LH 112 155198 Bracket Gauge Wheel RH 113 17060514 Screw Tapping 5 16 18 Unc 114 73510500 Nut Keps 5 16 18 UNC 115 72...

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Page 45: ...s 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 normal wear of the product 6 Exclusi...

Page 46: ...Instruction Manual for the operation of the Power Train Component and parts The cost of normal maintenance and replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original purchaser C SecuringWarranty Service Warranty service can be arranged for by contacting either a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Dis...

Page 47: ...IDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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