Poulan Pro 917.279710, Important Manual

Page 1: ...ARTS MANUAL MODEL 917 279710 Read thee WARNING Operator s Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury LAWN TRACTOR Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation 279710 169087 2 16 99 JH Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ...or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes Ill CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children ...

Page 3: ...This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest 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 ...

Page 4: ...date of the odgieal sale Battery must be maintained in accordance with the instructions fumished 4 The Warranty period for any products used 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 maintained in accor dance with the instructions furnished This Warrant...

Page 5: ...18 18 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ k2 N 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Knob 2 Hex Bolts 3 8 16 x 1 2 Nylon Locknuts 3 8 16 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Steering Wheel Manual Nose Roller Steering Boot Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size SteedngWheel 2 Keys Adapter Steenng t Wheel Insert Steedng E_ension Shaft Slope Sheet Nose Roller Brackets 5 ...

Page 6: ... extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut 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 of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Slide steedng wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten sion Position steering whee...

Page 7: ...t bolt lock washer and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Get off seat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely SEATPAN BOLT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FIG 3 LARGE FLAT WASHER CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tir...

Page 8: ...Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped I Before ddving tractor be sure freewheel control is in drive position WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PA Y EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is fil...

Page 9: ...AST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVLE_TEMP I FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 9 ...

Page 10: ...VER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brakingthe tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery G...

Page 11: ...THE BA I fERY TO BE DISCHARGEDi DEAD NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is stand ing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas I _ CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leaving the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THR...

Page 12: ...osition If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach ment...

Page 13: ... above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When engine starts allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly then move throttle control to fast position This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature The attachments can also be used dudeg the engine warm up period NOTE If at a high a...

Page 14: ...ected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must main tain 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 section of this manual should be checked at least once each sea son Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replac...

Page 15: ...t results mower blades must be kept sharp Re place bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 10 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer secur ing blade 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 Reassemb...

Page 16: ...lect the oil s SAE viscos ity grade according to your expected operating tempera ture SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 0 30 32 40 60 80 3o _ loo o lo _oo 3o TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE FIG 12 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 oi...

Page 17: ...Clean cartridge by tapping gently on fiat surface If very 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 CAR TRIDGE THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE FOAM PAPER PRE CLEANER _ CARTRIDGE...

Page 18: ...ructing fuel flow to carbu retor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and p ugfuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline FIG 16 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreigr matter Keep finis...

Page 19: ...onnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by re moving retainer spring 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 ...

Page 20: ...EVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NEC ESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its high est position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis tance D di...

Page 21: ...e pedal and engage parking brake Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod 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 Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stat ed above Readjust if necessary If stopping dis tance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance...

Page 22: ...ft to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig 26 Bloc...

Page 23: ... cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery taking care not to short against cnass s Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA TIVE terminal of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND away from fuel tank and bat tery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both b...

Page 24: ...scribed below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move throttle control lever from slow to choke position Slowly move lever from choke to fast position Check that holes A in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line up If holes A are not aligned loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned Tighten clamp scr...

Page 25: ...SITS FROM FORMING 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 ...

Page 26: ...n 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all widng 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section tti Contact an authorized service canter department 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or...

Page 27: ...ose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery call s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stoppingengine CORRECTION 1 Check wiring switches and connections tf not corrected contact an authorized service center department t Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean...

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Page 29: ...ECCD _3 IGNITION SWITCH PosmoN CIRCUIT MAKE OFF G M L NONE RUN LIGHT B L A Y RUN B L NONE START B L S NONE ORANGE NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPEC AL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE uGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE _HE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS B...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PPR1742STA ELECTRICAL I 42 I I I I _ f 7O 26 I I 1 I 1 i I I f I 3O ...

Page 31: ...Amp Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20unc X 3 4 Case Battery Mech Hinge Switch Interlock Push In Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Jam Hex 1 4 20 Unc Harness Socket Light Bulb Light 1158 Cable Battery Cable Battery 6 Ga Red w 1 6 wire Fuse 15 Amp Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6ga 12 black Switch P_unger Nc Gray Switch Ign 4 Pos W L P L Nut Ignition Cover Sw Key Key Ign Molded Generic Hamess Ign Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20uncx 1...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PPR1742STA CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 14 3O 31 33 26 10 25 5 53 51 52 55 7 54 20 145 12 28 58 23 29 38 39 35 34 26 14 32 ...

Page 33: ... L Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash Lh Clip i nnerman PaneZ Dash Rh Screw Thdrol 3 8 16xl 2 Ty tt Hood LT PL Bumper Hood Plate Mtg Batte_ Fuel Tank Fr Bushing Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex W Ins 3 8 16 Unc Gdlle LT PL Lens LT PL Fender Footrest STLT Pnt Bracket Support Fender Footrest Pnt Lh Footrest Pnt Rh Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 Screw Thdrol 6 ...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PPR1742STA DRIVE 57 29 35 26 27 34 ...

Page 35: ...tch Spring Return Clutch 6 75 Bolt Fin Hx 3 8 16 X 1 4 V Belt Ground Drive 95 25 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 58 127274X 59 140312 61 17490612 62 8883R 63 14O186 64 71170764 65 10040700 66 154778 70 134683 72 19132012 74 137057 75 121749X 76 12000001 77 123583X 78 121748X 79 2228M 80 145090 81 165592 82 123782X 83 19171216 84 166231 85 150360 89 139964X428 90 124346X 96 4497H 112 19091210 113 127285...

Page 36: ...t Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi Screw Thdrot 318 16 X 1 Ty tt Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Seat Knnh SAat KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 153236 22 73800500 24 19171912 25 127018X Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 88 Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Un...

Page 37: ... Fender Side Rh Decal Hood Rh Decal Clutch Brake Decal Bat Dan Psn Pad Footrest Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s French WHEELS AND TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X 144334 Cap Valve Tire Stem Valve Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Service Tube Front Service Item...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PPR1742STA ENGINE 3 81 4 31 _ 33 40 29 I 78 __ i 14 44 33 37 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester 38 23 40 ...

Page 39: ...el 31 t777 Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer Muffler Gasket Eng Nfpple Pipe Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Brn Dbr Guard Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn Tank Fuel Front 2 00 Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented Clamp Hose Black Screw Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16 ...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PPR1742STA MOWER DECK 76 73 72_ 79 71 45 34 33 32 94 93 92 95 9O 117f119 118 _ 1211 _ 2 16 21 22 _3 24 6 29 11 __121 42 27 ...

Page 41: ...5 132273 Rod Hinge 42 6 75W G 111 155197 SerewThdrol Rolling Washer Head 112 155198 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 113 17490512 Pulley Mandrel 114 73510500 Nut Toplock 9 16 115 72110504 Bolt 116 4898H Fastener Christmas Tree 117 165746 Pulley Idler Flat 118 73930600 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16Gauge 119 19121414 Nut 121 143723 Rod Pivot with Nibs 128 153390 Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs 132 19132203 Gua...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PPR1742STA MOWER LIFT 28 27 25 24 23 7 49 3O 3 26 I I 19 13 161718 20 15 44 ...

Page 43: ...33 62 Washer 21 32 X 1 X 21 Ga Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id Grip Handle Button Plunger Black Link Lift LH Fixed Length Link Lift RH Fixed Length Retainer Spring Unk Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Crownlock 1 2 13unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Nut Special Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga Spdng 2 1 8 Pin Cotter 3 32 X 1 2 Rod Adj Lift Zinc 7 49 Wrk Lg Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc Knob I...

Page 44: ...SERVICE NOTES 46 ...

Page 45: ...WN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX 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 ...

Page 46: ...r lawn mowers for Trimmers 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 Frigidaire Home Products provides parts and service through its authorized dis tributors and dealers therefore all requests for parts and service should be directed to your local dealer s The philosophy of Frigidair...