Poulan PR17H42STA, 173304 owner manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY

2.0 GALLONS

 

AND TYPE:

UNLEADED REGULAR

 

 

OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH):

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

 

 

 

OIL CAPACITY:

W/FILTER:

3.5 PINTS

 

W/O FILTER:

3.0 PINTS

 

 

SPARK PLUG:

CHAMPION RC12YC

(GAP: .030")

 

 

 

 

 

VALVE CLEARANCE:

INTAKE:

.003" – .005"

 

EXHAUST:

.005" – .007"

 

 

 

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

Forward:

0-5.5

 

Reverse

0-2.4

 

 

 

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

14 PSI

 

REAR:

10 PSI

 

 

CHARGING SYSTEM:

3 AMPS Battery

 

5 AMPS Battery

 

 

 

BATTERY:

AMP/HR:

25

 

MIN. CCA:

190

 

CASE SIZE:

U1R

 

 

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

27–35 FT. LBS.

 

 

 

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under the "Customer Responsi- bilities" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov- ered 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). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

4, 15-18

ASSEMBLY

6-8

OPERATION

9-14

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

15

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

19-23

STORAGE

24

TROUBLESHOOTING

25-26

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR

28-43

WARRANTY

46

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Contents PR17H42STA Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersBecome ALERT!!! Your Safety is IN- Volved Table of Contents Steering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsSlope Sheet Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig Stopping See FigTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level See FigADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing Tips¿ Lubrication Chart Customer ResponsibilitiesGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Brake OperationTires Operator Presence SystemEngine Muffler CleaningSpark Plugs Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationBelt Removal To Adjust Brake See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral ADJUSTMENTSee Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PR17H42STAElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 Drive Transaxle Hydro Gear Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and TiresEngine KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Mower Deck KEY Part Description Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sighting GuideParts and Service
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