Poulan Pro PC1742STB, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...nTractor Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 ForTechnical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 187594 3 10 03 MH PRINTED IN U S A ...

Page 2: ...ecommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability Use extra care withgrass catchersor other attachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction 2 Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose trac tion disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO...

Page 3: ...lope If machine stops while going uphill 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 WARNING In order to prevent ac cidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making re pairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug I WARNING Do not...

Page 4: ...ructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and s...

Page 5: ...nsert i Steering Boot i Steering Extension _ Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter 1 _ 1 2 20 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Hex Bolt 114 28 x 1 1 4 Seat 1 Washer _ 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Lock Washer 1 2 1 Bolt 1 Oil Drain Tube Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet I 5 ...

Page 6: ... additional loose parts or cartons and remove 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 Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 10 12 FT LBS TORQUE Place tabs of steering boot over tab s...

Page 7: ...or off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID See Op eration section for location and function of controls Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Roll tractor forward off skid Remove bandi...

Page 8: ...SURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST 4 All assembly instructionshave 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 tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinf...

Page 9: ...d 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 avoided ...

Page 10: ...stitute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor UGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locksclutch brake pedal intothe brake position GEARSHIFT LEVER Se...

Page 11: ...USE THE BATI ERY 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 I i CAUTION Always stop tractor com I m pletely as described above before leav I ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc T...

Page 12: ...g 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 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 parkin...

Page 13: ...n and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast position The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the lead restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as descdbed above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When engine starts allow engine to run with the throttle control in ...

Page 14: ...oes not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse ornegligence 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 All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should re...

Page 15: ...with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and fiat washer in exact order as shown Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED TRAILING EDGE UP BLADE MANDREL ASSEMBLY HOLE 15 LOCK WASHER STAR _ _BLADE BOLT GRADE 8 A GR...

Page 16: ...ful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION DRAIN TUBE 16 FIG 11 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning countemleckwise To open pull out on the drain valve After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise u...

Page 17: ...ODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 14 The fuel fUter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel 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 ...

Page 18: ...ms 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 IFAN ATTACHMENT OTHERTHANTHE MOWER DECK ISTO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVETHE FRONT UNKSAND HOOKTHE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig 15 Raise attachment lift le...

Page 19: ... 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 distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjustments check that both front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front o...

Page 20: ... distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Replace brake pads or contact a qualified service center AM NUT FIG 21 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 22 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left foo...

Page 21: ...f steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble per instructionsinthe Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel too in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel too in or camber contact your nearest authorized service cen...

Page 22: ...er end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries WARNING Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connect ing battery remove metal bracelets wristwa...

Page 23: ...ng 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 ingovernor control leverand 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 screw securely GOVERNOR CONTROLLE...

Page 24: ...IN ESSENTIAL FU EL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLOR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADSTO 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 unti...

Page 25: ...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 wiring 9 See ToAdjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service center dspartment 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or ...

Page 26: ...ght switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator ff so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Enginethrottle control notset at SLOW positionfor 30 secondsbefore stopping engine Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean ...

Page 27: ...P OC O 3600 f_PM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED RED I_ IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START _ S A1 NONE 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 WIL...

Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1742STB ELECTRICAL I I 42 I 41 ii 22 L I I j I i I i I I I i r I I i q 26 _ I 25 J r I I I I 28 ...

Page 29: ... 180449 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20unc x 3 4 Box Battery Switch Interlock Push In Harness Asm Light W 4152J Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 20 AMP Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign Key Ign Harness Ign Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Adapter Ammeter Protection W...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1742STB CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 2O8 3O i 31 26 33 269 10 35 t4 34 29 12 28 2O8 26 chassis pl lLstlLS0 3O ...

Page 31: ...ge 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash Lh Clip Tinnerman Panel Dash Rh Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Hood LT PL Bumper Hood 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 Grille 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 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Nut Look...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1742STB DRIVE 14 6 150 48 151 51 32 37 77 26 27 drtve fender stlt_24 32 ...

Page 33: ...133210 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot 156 166002 Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 158 165589 Washer21 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 159 183900 Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 161 72140406 Pulley Composite Flat 162 73680400 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 uric x 3 163 74780416 Keeper Belt Flat Idler 164 19091010 Pulley IdlerV Groove Plastic 165 165623 Bellcrank Asm 166 166880 Retainer Belt Style Spring 168 165492 Bolt Cart Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 169 165580...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1742STB STEERING ASSEMBLY L_ 38 J r _ _ _ _ _ 39 I 1 _ r i t 43_ 71 29 68 67 15 68 15 34 ...

Page 35: ... x 1 5 8 x 16ga Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Ring Klip t5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Link Drag Extended Lockwasher Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Unf Spacer Bearing Axle Front Hex Flange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Bushing Rod Tie BIk Lt Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech Bushing Strg 5 8 Id Dash Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert Cap Strg Washer 9 16 ID x 2 3 80...

Page 36: ...sket 1 313 IdTin Plated Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Browning Debris Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented 36 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 33 123487X 37 137040 38 181654 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 72 183906 78 17060620 81 73510400 Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 20 Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1...

Page 37: ... 1 5 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 73800500 23 71110814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 10040800 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 96 el Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 114Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc Blkz 2A Nut Bol...

Page 38: ...al V Belt Schematic Decal Replace Decal Bat Dan Psn Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s French WHEELS TIRES 4 10 3 9 38 KEY PART NO NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X624 278H 9040H 8 106108X624 9 106268X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 DESCRIPTION Cap Valve Tire Stem Valve Tire FTs 15 x 6 0 6 Service Tube Front Service Item Only Rim Asm 6 front Servic...

Page 39: ... 169865 32 73540600 3 2 6 5 It i l I 2O 15 DESCRIPTION Wire Asm Inner Sprg w Plunger Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Button Plunger Link Lift Lh Link Lift Rh Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All compo...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1742STB MOWER DECK 157 158 _ 156 i q 116 113 111 11 4 4 F _ 42_deck man t path 3 142 2 1 18 21 114 i i 118 _ _ 119 _J c_ _117 21 27 4O ...

Page 41: ...8 Nut 150 19091216 Bracket Deflector Mower 42 151 169670 Cap Sleeve 80 x 112 BIk Mower 152 169676 Spring Torsion Deflector 2 52 153 169674 Nut Push Phos Oil 154 169675 Shield Deflector 42 BIk 155 169671 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge Rod Hinge 42 6 75 W G 156 169672 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 157 169669 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 158 17720408 Pulley Mandrel 159 72140614 Nut Topleek 9 16 Flange 184 19...

Page 42: ...ental 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 normal...

Page 43: ... 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 measure 4 Compare the angle ...

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