Poulan Pro 193282, Troubleshooting Manual

Page 1: ...butor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 MODEL NO CO185H42STC 18 5 HP 42 INCH LAWN TRACTOR 193282 Rev 1 8 11 04 MH 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: ...d not be used on 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 Reso...

Page 7: ... Wheel Insert Seat 1 Large Flat Washer 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 Hex nut 1 2 20 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension ...

Page 8: ...ng seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor 02143 Steering Wheel Insert Lock Nut Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Extention Steering Shaft Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Adaptor Tabs BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 1 Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering shaft 2 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are point...

Page 9: ...function of controls 1 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po sition 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in trans mission disengaged position See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding the deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF ...

Page 10: ...ments section of this manual CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight en...

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: ...ting the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the 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 LEV...

Page 13: ...ning any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine 1 Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and hold 2 Pull parking brake lever up and release pressure from clutch brake pedal Pedal should remain in brake position Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is...

Page 14: ...heel bar 3 Lower gauge wheels to ground Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground 4 Replace retainer spring into clevis pin 5 Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting IMPORTANT Be sure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck 01977 Clevis Pin Retainer spri...

Page 15: ... fuel from the tank to the engine 1 Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position 2 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 3 Place motion control lever in neutral N position 4 Move attachment clutch to disengaged position 5 Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below 6 ...

Page 16: ... ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched gras...

Page 17: ...ctore new1 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 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 adjustm...

Page 18: ...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 replacing replace only with approve bolt shown in the Repair Parts TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharp ening blade but if you ...

Page 19: ...careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil 2 Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting 02463 Closed and Locked Position Oil Drain Valve Yellow Cap Drain Tube 3 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise 4 To open pull out on the drain valve 5 After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain va...

Page 20: ...brake 2 Place motion control lever in neutral N position 3 Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position 4 Turn ignition key to STOP and remove key 5 Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped 6 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipp...

Page 21: ...he mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT Raise mower to its highest position At the midpoint of both sides of mower measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground Distance A on both sides ...

Page 22: ... needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE 1 Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod With parking brake Engaged 1 9 16 3 If distance is other than 1 9 16 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 9 16 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Engage transmission by pl...

Page 23: ...lt guides and keepers 8 Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER in this section of manual 02239 Adjustment Bolt Neutral Lock Gate Motion Control Lever TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary 1 Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel and lightly tighten 2 Start engine and move motion...

Page 24: ...x Bolt Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable REPLACING BATTERY WARNING Do not short battery termi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift hood to raised position 2 Remove termina...

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: ...t 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 batte...

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...