Poulan Pro 191603, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...tributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 MODEL NO CN1842STA 18 0 HP 42 INCH LAWN TRACTOR 191603 02 27 04 TR PRINTED IN U S A Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts ...

Page 2: ...re during the first ninety 90 days of ownership After ninety 90 days we will exchange the Bat tery charging you 1 12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month from the date of the original sale Battery must be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished 4 The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original...

Page 3: ...ne parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cann...

Page 4: ... children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine SAFETY RULES Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline an...

Page 5: ...hine 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 Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting o...

Page 6: ...n or near any unim proved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Othe...

Page 7: ...at 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter 2 Keys Slope Sheet Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Hex nut 1 2 20 1 Bolt 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Lock Washer 1 2 ...

Page 8: ... FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in ex tension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut se curely to 10 12 ft lbs torque 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position f...

Page 9: ...press clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake 4 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 5 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest posi tion 6 Start the engine After engine has started move throttle control to idle position 7 Depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position and hold Move gearshift lever to 1st gear 8 Slowly release clutch brake pedal and...

Page 10: ...ons are still secure and wires are properly clamped While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to the following important items Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regu lar 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 operat ing condition Deflec...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...d to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off PARKING BRAKE LEVER Locks clutch brake ...

Page 13: ...d and gearshift lever in neu tral N position 2 Move gearshift lever to desired position 3 Slowly release clutch brake pedal to start movement IMPORTANT Bring tractor to a complete stop before shifting or changing gears Failure to do so will shorten the useful life of your transaxle HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch When e...

Page 14: ...e up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Use the slope guide provided at the back of this manual Choose the slowest speed before start ing up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake posi tion and ...

Page 15: ... STARTING 50 F and below 6 When engine starts leave throttle control in choke position until engine warms up and begins to run roughly Once rough running begins immediately move the throttle control to the fast position Engine warm up may take from several seconds to several minutes the colder the tem perature the longer the warm up The attachments can also be used dur ing the engine warm up perio...

Page 16: ...COMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive 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 At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the...

Page 17: ... lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs re...

Page 18: ...t on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to leak power 1 Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor 2 Rinse the battery with plain water and dry 3 Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright 4 Coat terminals with grease or petro leum jelly 5 Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY in the SERVICE AND AD JUSTMENTS s...

Page 19: ...gine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu retor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect pa...

Page 20: ... 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in frame TO INSTALL MOWER 1 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position 2 Slide mower under tra...

Page 21: ...tance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F 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 When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to s...

Page 22: ...mower See To Install Mower in this section of this manual 2 Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in h...

Page 23: ...alant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY WARNING Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the en gine it should be recharged See BAT TERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used fo...

Page 24: ...der and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor ...

Page 25: ... forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also 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 dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines...

Page 26: ...ed wiring 6 Check all wiring 7 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 8 Engine valves out of 8 Contact a qualified adjustment service center department Engine will not 1 Clutch brake pedal not 1 Depress clutch brake pedal turn over depressed 2 Attachment clutch is 2 Disengage attachment engaged clutch 3 Weak or dead battery 3 Recharge or replace ...

Page 27: ...Excessive 1 Worn bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade Tighten blade vibration bolt 2 Bent blade mandrel 2 Contact a qualified service center department 3 Loose damaged part s 3 Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Engine continues 1 Faulty operator safety 1 Check wiring switches and to run when oper presence control system connections If not contact a ator leaves seat qualified service center...

Page 28: ...nt 11 Clean around mandrels to holes from buildup of grass open vent holes leaves and trash around mandrels Headlight s not 1 Switch is OFF 1 Turn switch ON working 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s if so equipped 3 Faulty light switch 3 Check replace light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Check wiring and connections 5 Blown fuse 5 Replace fuse Battery will not 1 Bad batt...

Page 29: ...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 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 y...