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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
Poulan
WARNING:
Read the Owner's Manual and follow
OWNER'S MANUAL
all Warnings and Safety Instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious
injury.
MODEL:
PR1842STD
LAWN TRACTOR
183748 5.2.02 TR
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation Printed in U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS & IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION Avoid starting or stopping ona slope. Iftires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down • Read, understand, and follow all instructions inthe manual the slope. and on the machine before starting. DO NOT: O
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SAFETY RULES & Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers & • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Look for this symbol to point out im- Stop machine if anyone enters the area. portant safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR Never carry passengers orchildren even with the blades SAFETY IS INVOLVED. off. I • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- • Never
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS onyourpurchaseofanewtractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.00 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. &NDTYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service OILTYPE(API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) center/department. We have competent, well-trained tech- SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) nicians and the proper tools to servi
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UNASSEMBLED HARDWARE Steering Wheel Seat Q Steering Wheel Insert (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Knob Steering Extension Shaft Steering Sleeve (2) Mulcher Blades _"'____ O For Future Use Slope Sheet @ Keys (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Large Flat Washer (2) Keys ® (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 5
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ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled forshipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. HEX NUT I (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife INSERT (1) 3/4" wrench Tire pressure gau
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 10, 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 banding holding deflector
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ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE CHECK TIRE PRESSURE MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR The tires on you r tractor were overinflated at the factory for MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THAT CAME PACKED best cutting performance. SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. PERFO
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BA33"ERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL _ CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED ! R N H L REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE MOWER LIFT ATFACHMENT AI-I-ACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH POSITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER AMMETER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER CHOKE CONTROL_ LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE THROTTLE CONTROL GEARSHIFT LEVER PARKING BRAKE LEVER FIG. 5 Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the Amer
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OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision I safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, before leav- TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6) ing the operator's position; to empty
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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) "ENGAGED" POSITION Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightty off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITION operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. ''_ LOW NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level ,',' POSITION surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- ATTACHMENT JUST MOWER CUTTI
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OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) When starting the engine forthe firsttimeor ifthe engine has CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the from the tank to the engine. factory, already filled with summer weight oil. Sit on seat inoperating position, depress clutch/brake • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. pedal and set parking brake. • Remove oil fill cap/d
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OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The special mulching blade will recutthe grass clippings • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall • Drive sothat clippings are
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FILL IN DATES A SYOUCOMP.ETE REGULAR SERVICE J__/"S E RVIC E DATES /_f f ir Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems I1 # R Check for Loose Fasteners If V'5 I_ A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades I_ C Lubrication Chart If 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals V' Check Transaxle Cooling If Check V-Belts I_ Check Engine Oil Level V' Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1111_2 If E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1,2 ! N CleanAirFilter _; G Clean Air
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL ASSEMBLY EDGE UP BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. CENTER BRAKE OPERATION HOLE Iftractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. FLAT WASHER\ (See"l'O ADJUST BRAKE" inthe Service and Adjustments LOCK WASHER section of this manual). TIRES _"" BLADE BOLT Maintain properair pressure inalltires(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual)
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 13) maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or Determine temperature range expected before oil change. covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. necessary. Be sure tractor is on level surface. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Oil will drain more freely when warm. Corrosion and dirt onthe battery and termina
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 14) IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 15) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of replacement is required. operation or every season, whichever occurs first. With engine cool, remove filter and
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TRACTOR IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTA
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or • To lower front of mower loosennut"E"on both front links driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See"PROD- an equal number of turns. UCT SPECiFICATIONS"section of this manual). Iftires are When distance"D" is 1/8" to 1/2" Iowerat frontthan rear, over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your
