Poulan Pro 183188, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...MODEL NO PO16542B 16 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 183188 3 22 02 TR 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 SAFETYRULES DO NOT Do...

Page 3: ...phill 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 CAUTION Inordertopreventacciden talstartingwhensettingup transport ing adjusting or making repairs al ways disconnect spark p...

Page 4: ...le 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 Storage sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not b...

Page 5: ...eering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Seat 2 Keys Slope Sheet Keys 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Bolt 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Lock Washer 1 2 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use ...

Page 6: ... of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness FIG 1 BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely...

Page 7: ...thewaydown Get off seat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT FLAT WASHER SEAT NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Opera tion section page 10 for location and func tion of controls WARNING Beforestartin...

Page 8: ... FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is...

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: ...nd off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controllingenginespeed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKINGBRAKE Locksclutch brakepedalintothebrake position GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjustthemowerdeckorotherattachmentsmountedtoyour tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNG...

Page 11: ... into full BRAKE position andhold Place parking brake lever in ENGAGED position and releasepressurefromclutch brakepedal Pedalshould remain in BRAKE position Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION GEARSHIFT LEVER THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL LEVER IGNITION KEY DISENGAGED POSITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED POSITION BRAKE POSITION FIG 5 PARKING BRAKE DISENGAG...

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: ...oes not start after several attempts 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 en...

Page 14: ...5 Change Engine Oil without oil filter 1 2 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 All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments s...

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: ...Adjustments section of this manual NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least onceayearifthetractorisnotusedfo...

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: ... with retainer springs Connect anti swaybar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring Push clutch cable housing guide into bracket slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring Install belt onto engine pulley SUSPENSION ARMS RETAINER SPRINGS BOTH SIDES RETAINER SPRING ANTI SWAY BAR HOUSING GUIDE FRONT LINK COLLAR ENGINE PULLEY LARGE RETAINER SPRING CLUTCH SPRING SMALL RETA...

Page 20: ...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 Toobtainthebestcuttingresults themowerhousingshould be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lowerthantherearwhenthemowerisinitshighestposition Checkadjustmentonrightsideoftractor Measuredis...

Page 21: ...belt keep ers Removebeltfromcenterspankeeperandpullbeltaway from tractor BELT INSTALLATION Carefully work new belt down between transaxle belt keepers and onto the input pulley Slide belt into the center span keeper Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top groove of engine pulley Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and ...

Page 22: ...manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER Thefrontwheeltoe inandcamberarenotadjustableonyour tractor Ifdamagehasoccurredtoaffectthefrontwheeltoe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center department TRANSAXLE PULLEY STATIONARY IDLER CLUTCHING IDLER ENGINE PULLEY CENTER SPAN KEEPER WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY FIG 25 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 25 WARNING Lead ...

Page 23: ...ole in governor plate line up If holes A are not aligned loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned Tighten clamp screw securely INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Checkwiring SeeelectricalwiringdiagramintheRepair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replacewith20ampautomotive typeplug infuse ...

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: ...ty 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 so...

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 use...

Page 27: ... RPM NOTE YOUR 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 ...

Page 28: ...28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO16542B PRODUCT NO 954 56 78 02 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 16 16 52 22 21 48 ...

Page 29: ... 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 179720 HarnessIgn 41 71110408 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1 4 20 X 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminalRed 43 178861 Solenoid 48 140844 AdapterAmmeterRectangular 52 141940 ProtectionWireLoop 89 180449 Cover Terminal ...

Page 30: ...UMBER PO16542B PRODUCT NO 954 56 78 02 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: ...8 140434 Grill Lens Asm 29 140273X599 Lens Grille Private label 30 169465X428 Fender Asm 31 136619 BracketFender 33 179716X428 Footrest LH 34 179717X428 FootrestRH 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 54 161...

Page 32: ...8 02 DRIVE 29 28 112 14 41 38 39 57 51 74 75 78 76 77 25 26 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 1 145 96 26 79 52 66 27 51 150 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 6 170 250 250 ...

Page 33: ...posite 39 74760648 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Unc x 3 41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler 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 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 57 130801 V belt Ground Drive 95 59 169691 Keeper Belt Chassis Span Ctr 6...

Page 34: ...L NUMBER PO16542B PRODUCT NO 954 56 78 02 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 12 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 ...

Page 35: ...3 4 30 76020412 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech 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 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 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 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle Fr Top B...

Page 36: ...36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO16542B PRODUCT NO 954 56 78 02 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: ...90 Degree 3 8 18 NPT 16 11050600 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 Wa...

Page 38: ...k 24 19171912 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 9 19131614 Washer...

Page 39: ...dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 11 101892X Decal Clutch brake English 12 173493 DecalFender 14 160396 Decal V belt Schematic 42 16 145005 DecalBatteryDanger Poison 20 170945 Decal HP Engine 138311 Decal Lift Handle 183188 ManualOwner sEnglish 183189 ManualOwner sFrench 1 157163 Decal Instruction Operat English 3 175282 Decal Hood ...

Page 40: ...40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO16542B PRODUCT NO 954 56 78 02 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: ...ingNylon 7 109413X 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 di...

Page 42: ...8 16 68 37 30 31 32 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 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 67 153 156 155 114 117 119 116 115 111 118 113 120 113 117 116 118 119 114 115 112 120 ...

Page 43: ...40 Bolt 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 179292 Bracket Gauge Wheel LH 112 179293 Bracket Gauge Wheel RH 113 17060508 Screw Tapping 5 16 18unc x 1 2 114 73510500 Nut Keps 5 16 18 U...

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Page 45: ...ed 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 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 t...

Page 46: ...f 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 Securing Warranty Service Warranty service can be arranged for by contacting either a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh Central Warehous...

Page 47: ...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 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 the direction of hill slope you want to me...

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