Poulan Pro 186914, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OR 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 Away 186914 Rev 1 08 21 03 MH TR Printed in U S A ...

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 THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose trac tion disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope D...

Page 3: ...the 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 across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watchforholes ruts orbumps Uneventerraincouldoverturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will...

Page 4: ...IBILITIES 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 manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest covered brush coveredorgrass covered land unless the engine s exhaust sys...

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 double loop 4 Clevis Pins 4 Locknut 3 8 16 4 Shoulder Bolt Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension ...

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 tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto steering wheel adapter Secure steering wheel to ...

Page 7: ...eration 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 area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com pleted Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Place fr...

Page 8: ...s 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 motion mower drive and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Ad justments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Afteryoulearnhowtooperateyourtractor...

Page 9: ...ould 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 hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoid...

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 position ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position IGNI...

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 standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility al ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HE...

Page 12: ...ractor 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 more than two 2 MPH To reengage transmission reverse above procedure NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tracto...

Page 13: ...e 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 temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual BEFORE STARTING THE ENGI...

Page 14: ...and 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 left hand turns until finished See Fig 11 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second ...

Page 15: ...tore 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 OFTHE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS IFYOU FEELTHEY MUST BE LUBRICATED USE ONLY A DRY POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ENGINE SPINDLE ZERK SPINDL...

Page 16: ...attery 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 to open or remove caps or covers Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 14 NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is bal...

Page 17: ...e 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 and remove battery from tractor Rinse the battery with plain water and dry Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly Reinstall b...

Page 18: ...re 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 See Fig 16 Yourenginewillnotrunproperlyusingadirtyairfilter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every...

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 SERIOUS INJURY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST MENTS Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED...

Page 20: ...against 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 equal in length Whendistance D is1 8 to1 2 loweratfrontthanrear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment 01267 TRUNNION BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGT...

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 placing freewheel control in transmission engaged position Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in ...

Page 22: ...Kgroundingcabletonegative 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 batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flameandsmokingmaterialsawayfrom batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should b...

Page 23: ...RNED 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 CONTROL CABLE See Fig 30 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessa...

Page 24: ...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 ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPARATIONANDFORMATIONOFACIDSDURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines a...

Page 25: ...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 solen...

Page 26: ...en 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 used 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes grass leave...

Page 27: ...LUGS 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 CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 16 AMP DC 3600 RPM PTO DISENGAGED C G F B E A D H SEAT SWITCH NOT OCCUPIED HEAD LIGHTS BLACK BROWN PTO SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF C F B E A D ON C G B H A G H D F C E BLUE FUEL SHU...

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 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 50 174653 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection wire Loop Hour Meter 55 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 79 175242 Socket Asm ...

Page 30: ...54 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 28 166 166 154 209 166 155 166 209 54 58 54 14 14 38 38 213 214 3 2 206 chassis stealth stlt_8 ...

Page 31: ...Screw 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 STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 154 161897 Bracket Dash Rh 155 161900 Bracket Dash Lh 156 163805 Striker Plate 157 163806 Magnet...

Page 32: ...5 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 52 237 233 240 232 241 235 242 221 274 224 225 223 223 223 223 226 226 234 236 227 218 217 244 254 254 51 251 228 229 21 214 61 15 89 90 51 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 9 17 65 20 66 63 243 212 116 56 38 39 95 41 96 253 drive hydro stlt_31 272 273 ...

Page 33: ...Keeper 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 Nut Self Thd Wsh hd 1 4 Zinc 95 180825 Rod Bypass 96 4497H Retainer Spring 1 Zinc Cad 116 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3 8 16 Unc x 1 120 73900600 Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 Unc 150 175456 Spacer Retainer 151 19...

Page 34: ...ODEL 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 37 36 37 steering_pl lt_35 ...

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 155105 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw TT 32 5 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 38 180657 Cap Wheel Steer 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 ID x 1 20 OD 11 Ga 40 7810H Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 ...

Page 36: ...AIR 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 twin_28 ...

Page 37: ...t 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 109227X Pad Idler 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 72 183906 Screw Socket Head 5 16 18 x 1 81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD PRODUCT NO 954 56 78 3...

Page 38: ...nut 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 Flg Gr 5 Zinc 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 22 73800500 Nut Hex Lock W Ins 5 16 18 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 1 24 16 15 12 13 17 25 4 3 8 ...

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 Strg Whl KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 6 2 1 5 8 4 10 3 9 11 7 wheel_1 WHEELS TIRES 12 177982 Decal Fender Oper Cruise 13 185440 Decal Final Replace Part 14 160396 Decal V Belt Schematic 15 179128 Decal ...

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 lift rh 1pc stlt_1 ...

Page 41: ...Lock 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 Adj Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc 29 138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 Unc Blk W sym 30 150233 Trunnion Infin Height 31 169865 Lift Pivot Bearing 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Heigh...

Page 42: ...2 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 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STD PRODUCT NO 954 56 78 33 MOWER DECK 132 95 94 182 91 183 132 102 102 104 103 105 106 104 105 106 103 101 ...

Page 43: ...r 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 95 180533 Bracket Asm Noseroller RH 101 136420 Mulcher Cover 102 71081010 Screw Pan HD Phillip 10 24 x 5 8 103 19061216 Washer Flat 104 10071000 Washer Lock 105 160793 Latch Assembly 106 2029J Nut W...

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Page 46: ...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 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...

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...

Page 48: ...mers 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 parts and service through its authorized distributors and dealers therefore all requests for parts and service should be directed to your local dealer s The philosophy of Electrolux Home Products is to c...