Poulan PDB18H42STA owner manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity

2.0 Gallons

 

and type:

Unleaded Regular

 

 

Oil Type (API-SF-SJ):

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

 

 

 

Oil Capacity:

W/Filter:

3.75 Pints

 

W/O Filter:

3.0 Pints

 

 

Spark Plug:

Champion RC12YC

(Gap: .030")

 

 

 

 

 

Ground Speed (MPH):

Forward:

0-5.5

 

Reverse

0-2.4

 

 

 

Tire Pressure:

Front:

14 PSI

 

Rear:

10 PSI

 

 

Charging System:

9 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

 

 

 

Battery:

AMP/HR:

28

 

MIN. CCA:

230

 

CASE SIZE: U1R

 

 

Blade Bolt Torque:

27–35 FT. LBS.

 

 

 

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 rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. 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”.

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 should not be used on or near any unimproved 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.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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

ASSEMBLY

6-8

OPERATION

9-15

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

16

MAINTENANCE

16-19

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

20-25

STORAGE

26

TROUBLESHOOTING

27-28

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR

30-45

WARRANTY

46

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Contents PDB18H42STA Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatGauge Wheel Slope SheetAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CAR- TONCheck Battery See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See aTo SET UP Your Mower for Mulching To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsBefore Starting the Engine Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mulching Mowing Tips Maintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Engine Cleaning Engine OIL FilterMuffler Spark PlugsTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigsTo Attach Jumper Cables To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PDB18H42STATractor - Model Number PDB18H42STA Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor - Model Number PDB18H42STA Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number PDB18H42STA Drive Repair Parts Tractor - Model Number PDB18H42STA Steering Assembly 180656 Wheel Steering Tractor - Model Number PDB18H42STA Engine KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor - Model Number PDB18H42STA Seat Assembly Tractor - Model Number PDB18H42STA Decals Wheels & TiresTractor - Model Number PDB18H42STA Mower Lift Repair Parts Tractor - Model Number PDB18H42STA Mower Deck 182032X421 Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service
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