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IMPORTANT
MANUAL-
Do Not Throw Away
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PR185H42STB
LAWN TRACTOR
WARNING:
Read this
Owner's
Manual
and follow
all Warnings
and
Safety
Instructions.
Failure
to do so can result
in serious
injury.
ALWAYS
WEAR
EYE
PROTECTION
DURING
OPERATION
279921 PR185H42STB
174811
05.04.00
P_H
Pdnted in U.S.A.
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III
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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT MANUAL- Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING: MODEL: Read this Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings Safety Instructions. PR185H42STB Failure to do so can result in serious injury. LAWN TRACTOR ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTION DURING OPERATION 279921 PR185H42STB 174811 05.04.00 Pdnted in U.S.A.
  • Page 2 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 DO NOT: •...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES & Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers & • Be sure the area isclear of other people before mowing. Look for this symbol to point out important Stop machine if anyone enters the area. safety precautions. It means CAU_ON!_! •...
  • Page 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.0 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized sewice 'OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (abeve32°F) center.
  • Page 5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Seat Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Washer ¢_ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Extension Shaft (1) Knob Steering (1) Hex Bolt (1) Shoulder 3/8-16 x 1 Bolt 5/16-18 Sleeve Steering Adapter Slope Sheet (1) Large Flat (2) Keys (1) Locknut 5/16-18...
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception ofthose parts leftunassembled for shipping 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.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section, page 10, for location and function controls) • Press liftlever plunger and raise attechment liftlever to LABEL its highest position. • Release parkingbrake bydepressingclutch/brake pedal. • Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See _1"0TRANSPORT"...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL TO INSTAU. MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 4) BELTS NOTE: Ifyouinstalledthe mulching bladesyou willneed to install themulcher plate. See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments •...
  • Page 9 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Leam and understand their meaning. BA'I-I'ERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT OVER TEMP IAIIIB .®...
  • Page 10 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations ofvarious controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION ATTACHMENT SWITCH SWITCH AMMETER CLUTCH LEVER...
  • Page 11 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 safety mask ever spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 12 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) Gauge wheels are propedy adjusted when they are slightly offthe groundwhen mower isat the desired cutting height in with slopes greater than 15° and do not operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in drive across any slope.
  • Page 13 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE • Insert key into ignition and tum key clockwise to "START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than (See Fig. 15) CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL fifteen seconds per minute.
  • Page 14 OPERATION • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds.
  • Page 15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _s 4 Clean Battery and Terminals Check Trensaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension i_#s Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil k_l.2.s...
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING ASSEMBLY EDGE UP Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- BLADE nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION Iftractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See =TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BATrERY SAE VISCOSITY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use. However, pedodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. .20 • 30 o 32• 40o 60 = •...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOUNG AREAS ENGINE OIL FILTER To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Replace theengineoilfiltereveryseasonor everyotheroil cooling fins, and other extemal surfaces of the engine are changeifthetractor isusedmorethan100 hoursinoneyear. kept clean at all times. MUFFLER Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if...
  • Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever In neutral (N) position. • Placeattachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. •...
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20) • To raise front of mower, loosen nut =P fromtrunnion Raise mower to its highest position. both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an • equal number of turns. •...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See =TO REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) Should your transmission require removal for service or when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and ingwheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly before operating the tractor.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 29 and 30 (See Fig. 28) & CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- CAUTION: Leed-ecid battaries generate nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the and smoking materials away from bat- same time.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS INTERLOCKS RELAYS Choke should be closed. If itis not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely. poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.
  • Page 25 STORAGE Immediatelyprepareyourtractorforstorageattheendofthe • If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not season or ifthe tractorwill not be used for 30 days or more. store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces. gasoline in the tank inside a building FUEL SYSTEM where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Fill fuel tank. Out of fuel. See =TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine not "CHOKED" propedy. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempfing to start. Replace spark plug. Bad spark plug. Clean/replace air filter, Dirty air tilter.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections, if not when operator leaves corrected, contact an authorized service center/ seat with attachment department. clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Wom, bent or loose blade.
  • Page 28 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STB SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE STARTER B_ACK i (opT,o_) _---_---_ IO : ,O--f------ ..W_TE (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH IGNITION .._ ..(NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH _WHI'I_ L_.II ..(OPTIONAL) eV,CK IGNITION SPARK UNIT PLUG (2 PLUGSON h _EL TWIN CYL, ENGINES) LB..UE...
  • Page 30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STB ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STB ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 156417 Case Battery Mech Hinge 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 166181 Hamess Socket Light 4152J Bulb, Light # 1156 4799J Cable Battery 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga Red w/16 wire 166180 Fuse 15 Amp...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STB CHASSIS...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STB CHASSIS PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis 169061 Drawbar 17O60612 Screw 3/8-16 X .75 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X012 Dash P/L 72140608 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel Dash Lh 145660 CiipTinnerman 172106 Panel Dash Rh 159639X428 Hood LT/PL 126938X...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR " " MODEL NUMBER pR1B._M4"o'" DRIVE...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STB DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Bolt, Hex Transaxle Hydro Gear 314-0510 71170764 Washer (Order Parts From Transaxle 10040700 Keeper Belt Engine Manufacturer) 154778 Screw 165619 Red Shift Hydro LT 142432 Guide Belt Pin Cotter 1/8xl 134683 76020416...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STB STEERING ASSEMBLY ..3:,-------4, !
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STB STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel Steering 165854 Axle Asm Cast Iron LT 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing RaceThrust Harden 121748X Washer 25132 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 12000029 Ring Klip#t5304-75 Link Drag 10040600...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRI85H42STB SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 171683 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20xl -1/2 711 i0616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 134,.'.'.'.300 Spacer Split 28x 88 19131610...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STB DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 157G32 172743 DecalOper Decal Ins Strg Whl 172741 DecalFenderAuto 160396 Decal V-Belt Schematic 172738 DecalHood LH 172737 Decal Hood Rh 174402 DecalSidePanelLogo 145OO5 Decal Bat Dan/Psn 174410 133671 Pad Footrest DecalHP Engine 169210 Decal By Pass Lt Hydro...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STB ENGINE "81 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER. PR185H42STB ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 148875 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine Bdggs Model 407777 (Order Parts from Engine Mfg.) 149723 Muffler, Asm. Twin Lo-Tone 16O589 Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 RH 159955 Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 LH 150176...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STB MOWER DECK 9391 92 106_'_, __103 1105 lO2 _ 113 111 11'_...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STB MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Knob Round 165892X42.1 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 171598 V-Belt, 42' Mower 7214O506 Bolt 144959 Belt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 74760616 Bracket Asm Noseroller LH 165460X421...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STB MOWER LIFT 25 24 13 -_...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STB MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 15946O Wire Asm InnedSprg W/plunger LT 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 105767)( Pin Groove I 500 Zinc 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 120183X Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 125631X GripHandle...
  • Page 46 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the originalconsumer pumhaser that this product as manufacturedis free from defects in materialsand workmanship.For a periodof two (2) years from date of purchase by the originalconsumerpumhaser,we will repair or replace, at our option, withoutcharge for parts or labor incurred in replacing pads, any part whichwe find to be defective due to matedals or workmanship.This Warrantyis subjectto the followinglimitations and exclusions.
  • Page 47 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING "" -.. ,,,CUT GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15° MAX. greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 48 PARTS AND SERVICE Your POULAN PRO product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigid quality standards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: Consult your dealer/place...