Poulan 183044 Manuel d'utilisateur

02478OWNER'S MANUALMODEL:PR17542STBLAWN TRACTOR Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation WARNING:Read the Owner's Manual and followall Wa

10OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to

11OPERATIONNOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idlewith the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases maycause “browning” of grass

12OPERATIONATTACHMENTCLUTCH LEVER"DISENGAGED"POSITIONATTACHMENTLIFT LEVERHIGH POSITION"ENGAGED" POSITIONLOWPOSITIONFIG. 7DEFLECTOR

13OPERATIONMOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowingperformance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” inthe Service and Adjustments secti

14FIG. 9MULCHING MOWING TIPSIMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWERHOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH.CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.• The special mu

15MAINTENANCEGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSThe warranty on this tractor does not cover items that havebeen subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To rec

16MAINTENANCETRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping di

17CLEAN AIR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to preventengine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush orcompressed air t

18MAINTENANCEMUFFLERInspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (ifequipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.SPARK PLUGSRep

19SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set pa

2I. GENERAL OPERATION• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manualand on the machine before starting.• Only allow responsible adults,

20SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSNUT "E"TRUNNION"D""D"MANDRELFIG. 19NUT "F"FRONT LINKSFIG. 20FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

21SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 21)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.Park the tractor on le

22SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 25TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig.25)• Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to al

23SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 27FIG. 28SEAT PANKEPSNUTHEXBOLTPOSITIVE (RED)CABLENEGATIVE(BLACK) CABLEREPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 27 and 28)CAUTION:

24SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 30SWIVELCLAMPSCREWSTOPENGINETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 30)The throttle control has been preset at the fac

25FIG. 31CLAMP SCREWSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 31)The choke control has been preset at the factory andadjustment should

26STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of theseason or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.WARNING: Never

27TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSWill not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank.2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation sectio

28TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switch

29TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26SCHEMATICBATTERYFUSEIGNITIONSWITCHREDREDREDBLACKIGNITIONUNITHEADLIGHTSREMOVABLECONNE

3TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES ... 2-3PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...

30REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26ELECTRICAL2829262442432727254127274033903082127D.C. AMPERES451622215216

31KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery 12 Volt 35 Amp2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/48 176689 Battery Box16 176138 Switch Interlock Push-

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33REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis2 17655

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35REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 DRIVEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 - - - - -

3655434364381040321186874646868729887117439121414237363738123944515433353468676767136568151515292982REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, P

37REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 180656 Wheel Steering2 172

38REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26SEAT ASSEMBLY1 171683 Seat2 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 7203 71110616 Bo

39REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26DECALSNOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1

4CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. Ithas been designed, engineered and manufactured to giveyou the best possible dependability and

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41REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26ENGINE1 170771 Control Th/ch Flag2 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x1/2

42REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26MOWER DECK15141311109816683730313233146148145150451441471471421491424950

43KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 165892X421 Mower Deck Assembly, 42"2 72140506 Bolt3 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/4

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45REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26MOWER LIFT1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT2 159471 Shaft Asm Li

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49LIMITED WARRANTYThe Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects inmaterials and

5(1) Large Flat WasherSteering Wheel InsertSteeringExtensionShaftSteering SleeveSteering WheelSteering WheelAdapter(1) Knob(1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16

50TECUMSEH®Issued January 1980Revised January 1991TECUMSEH®POLICYLIMITED WARRANTIESFORNEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTSA. Products WarrantedPe

5115 DEGREES MAX.FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINETHIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE

Your POULAN PRO product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigidquality standards. As with all mechanical products, some

6FIG. 2ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYA socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standardwrench sizes are listed.(2) 7/16" wrenches Uti

7ASSEMBLYTO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-tion section, page 10, for location andfunction of controls)• Press lift lever plunger and raise attach

8ASSEMBLYCHECKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC-TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THISQU

9OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.DANGER, KEEP HANDSA