Poulan 169087 User Manual

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169087 04.05,99 REV.1 JH/VB

Printed in U.S.A.

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i М PORTA NT THíS

FAsl.üBR Ш OBSER

S GENERAL OPI

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sti'uctions, to ope

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thlop machirit

* Never carry r

C)o not mov thurays iook dowr

“ Be avrare of 'the гт

it at anyorre.

etìiìre grass c « Siow down hi * Never leave

off blades, s

kfrys before c to "Г; >rn nff hpTrli

Wlthn

KTioving grass catcher or iindogging

)r good artificial light. lachine while under the influftnce of

:ontro

30 V0f s

If V

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sumps. Uneven terrain could

grass can hide obstacles.

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5 rcscoiTimendations for wheel

o improve stability,

catchers or other attachments.

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ilopes s/ow and gradual. Do not seed or direction,

m a, slope. If tires lose traciion,

■roceed slowly straight down the

acniner ana the mowir 3n will rerria,in whsr© ; jep chiiciren out of the rr

i care of anotner respon 5 alert and turn machine jfore

and when backing

lildren.

iniured or interfere with safe machine operat tbsver allow children to opoiste tlio machine Use extra care when approaching blind co

trees, or other objects that may obscure visit

Owing area anu ur

sible adult,

off if children ente

, look behind and

SERVICE

Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They

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It iH^ p l.-w eugi-ie f j (-зС. bPi..!P pu.ing ‘ ¡¡r,

smoke.

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th f j . I 11 rtw, cut Ì w' -1 V/ It. 1-0,0 Ы

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eraiion regularty.

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up. Clean oli or fuel spillage. Allow machine to coo! before

a ! ’ i p ( ' ft " c 'I'onienI в you 0 iwi- .>r, -у - i

- t> i| f Г| , r ‘ 'rf testo,rlii g

Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine run-

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and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or dkw' ■'by f t Г- ih'ovn ’“i'-guv ifiy .hfd ' .Vf..,‘i’rf

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00 NOT

• Do not turn

siovvty and gr

* Do not mow t

mower could

o'f a cliff or di'

• Do not mow

sliding. * Do not try tc

the ground.

« Do not use g

1 5 -, It

' possible.

hes, or embankments

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CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug

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dental starting when setting yp, iransporting, adjusting or maldng repairs.

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Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assembie and maintain your tractor prop erly. Always obseme the “S.AFETY RULES”.

32“ L)

OIL CAPACITY:

3.5 PINTS

MODEL NUMBER

PPR1742STA

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

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SPARK PLUG: (GAP: .030")

VALVE CLEARANCE:

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

TIRE PRESSURE:

CHARGING SYSTEM:

BATTERY:

BLADE BOLY TORQUE:

Champion RC12YC

INTAKE: .003” EXHAUST: ,005” ■

FORWARD;

ist

?nd

3rd

4th

5th

REVERSE: FRONT; 14PSI

REAR: 10PSI SAMPS BATTERY

SAMPS HEADLIGHTS AMP/HR: 25

MIN. CCA: 190 CASE SIZE: U1R

27-35 FT. LBS.

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1.2

1.5

2.4

3.5

4.8

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h from the date of the original sale. Battery rnust

ses is limited to 90 days from the date of original

ed, adjustedi operatcrd, and rnaintained in accor-

lorrnal wear of the product. MB, norma! wear, normal adjustments, standard

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Parts Bag contents shown fyi! size

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3/8-16 X 1

(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18x1-1/4 ^ Locknut 5/16-18

(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18

Parts packed separately in carton

Steering

Boot

Steering

Wheel'

Nose Roller

(1) Kndb

(1) Washer 17/32 x 1 -3/16x12 Gauge

(2) Washers 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga

(2) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 X 1 (2) Nylon Locknuts 3/8-16

Manual

Parts Bag

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B pcirts 3nd pssts cortons frorn

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and ¡ay oanels

ition

3ng Hnes on all four corners of

loose parts or cartons and

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SSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

Sude extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align rnounting holes in extension and iowar shafts and install 5/16 hex" boll and iocknut. Tighten securely.

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i FT. LBS TORQUE.

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JSTAI j OTFOiRlNG WHEEL

sstion front

:2îrae sieenng wn Position steering

’loht) and slide ir

PUNCTU

BüBpier.

k washer, 3/8 he:

re Doinimq

Ir“ F

'T* 'X r'Ti r CN SK^is (SEI OF Y0

T AT STAN rCi. LCCAIlOX OF 0‘.^C

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- 1* i-' iia^i .r'eui ('ft 'o ,r

hiqhest position. Fiele

ii' ' 3' 'Vp c''¡n- ‘¡/brake pedal, arshift lever in neutral (N) position, or formrard off skid.

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CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

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• If this battery is put into service after month and year indi-

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hab 1 j re oi.till',on I of I* I'-n I i(; jtiiU'

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

• Rémôve cardboard packing on seat pan.

• Place seat on seat pan and assemblé Shoulder bblt. Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

• Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

• Lower seat into operating position and sit oh seât.

• Slide seat until à comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the Wây dùwh.

• Get off seat without moving its adjusted position. Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER

• Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 gauge w/ashers, and

nose roiler between deck mounting brackets as shown. E sure to position brackets on correct side, as showni.

® instail 3/8“16 X 1 hex bolts and o/8"16 lock nuts as shown

iioiir M I ,1 I < ( ' i

NOTE; Be sure bracket tabs are positioned in tab holes in

aecK DracKeis.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important

for best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPECI FICATIONS” section of this manual.

CHECK OECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop erly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

See the figures that áre shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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wiring. 3c

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ÌA ATTEE

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y ckirnpod.

fflON TG THE FOLLOV

eepers. still securB ant

? TRACTOR

VINO iMPOR

nk is fliind

;orne larniliar wìì

ì. 0p6rst6 thaiTì

Be sure D'

with fresh, dean, regular i

trots - their iocation ar 3u start the engine,

afe operatiriQ condition

jnleaded ciaso

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean ing.

BATTERY CAUTION OR

WARNING

_____

CHOKE

l^l

MOWER HEIGHT

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE

FUEL

REVERSE FOnvvnRD FAST SLOW

X. '

0!:

LIGHTS ON

PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

OVER TEMP

LIGHT

UNLOCKED

•m

MOWER LIFT

R N H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

((!

«II

PARKING BRAKE

FREEWHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

KNOW

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL ANi' i^rrr-i ORE OPERATIN' f' *0^ tW ^' i'

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

AMMETER: indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of

battery.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of

tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER; Used to raise, lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to

your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to adjust the mower cutting height.

open wide

äration of any ¡ult in sewere

, I > I Í

sion safety m

factor cart result in ye damage. Always

■ or performing any

^ t. ,ri ej»-“ J 1.

"oreign oiajects tlirowri

1 wear safety glasses

SdjlJStiT16ntS Of í6p3Ír:

r standard safety glass

¥0«JR reACTOR

|i)Sl 1 tí* ^ iSee Fig 61

ir liij> I ÍJÍ i Mh Ti Oji r«(ir |)ff ftnsing

'-jvitf h v\fhf-n -n&ii'f I'' ninri'. ( -I’v jfff rnpt by the cpentor to Adv-it.f (.11'0/1 h(<ib ii> i riiih(ii[o,i ii-ir.(j bMh-* y'll' huí off ttl‘. Pi.yil t

• rc(i*, !utj

ann t.oid

• Plo- ,o h i'A> 5*'( !' r io F.r'GAGED” position

aoff !-K j, ir 'if'- f.urii clutcii'brake pedal. Pedal should I iiHiniii cHekE posiliuri Make sure parkirg b..s!. W.Ü hc'ld a i roi -ecurr

THROTTEE'CfîOI- fc CONTROL

“BRAKfe"/ POSITION^

CLUTCH/BRAKE ' PEDAL “DRIVE” POSITION

/ 0 1

li'miu bill “BRAKE” position

rt< fACHMENr CLUTCH LEVER

ENGAGED POSITION

GEARSHIFT LEVER

FIG. 6

“DISENGAGED”

/POSITION

PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” POSITION

.“DISENGAGED”

POSITION

STOPPING (See Fig. 6)

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, move attachment clutch lever to “DISENGAGED" position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position.

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.

ENGINE^

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to “backfire”.

» Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and remove key.

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use,

• Never use choke to stop engine. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN

ANY POSITION OTHER THAN “OFF” WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).

NOTE Ui.iji r ii'iti . Wi iiTi 1 /Ul-, ti U' i .J, I

i,.g Jm V .th t,i MJi'ÜTi'í ’-'I- "i >V '

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LAUTiCN Always -i-w/ , c.in.

pletfely, oS cie^‘rto—ti 'U-w, u.Ui m leaiira Uir fonitir. 1»,

eniDtv grass catcher et?..

TO USE throttle CONTROL itea ^ ig. b)

Always operate engine at full throttle. » Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the

battery charging rate.

» Full throttle offers the best baqqing and mower per

formance.

TO MO¥E FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 6)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever.

• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

• Move gearshift lever to desired position.

• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.

IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR

TRANSAXLE.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 6)

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the

cutting height.

• Grasp lift lever.

• Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired

position.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2 to 4“. The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil condi tions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 21/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inch

es during hot months. For healthier and better look

ing lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut rel atively high; the second to desired height.

JQPERATION

.111ST

/EH

'I’l ■ Î n r ’ n •• t ' ji * cif’ .1 »''heels

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TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)

Joi.i Irii h,r IS ecyjippei ’¥ith an operator presence sens ing sv.ii' h. Ar»> aitempt b/ (h-.- operator to leave the seat V ilh tni' eriUMin M»hf.hKj diid the attachment clutch engap''.: v/ill •iiLt off the engine.

» Se In A dusip-'l height of r ut.

• ■ "ett rriowi.r blades by engaging attachment clutch

tOi.i'Ui

• i’e- ST'JH Mc.'WLR blades - disengage attachment

. |l tril tont ( I

CAUTlOI'i: Du not operate the mower without either the entire grass catch

"DiSENGAGED

POSITION

er, on mowers so equipped, or the discharg"-' guard in place.

lUI WHEFLSa

3ip pre

Gauge Wheel'

justed wnen they are sligl le desired cutting height i sis then keep the deck in Dina in

most terrain condil

;d cuttinq heiqh

Jperatic

iJllÛfït

FiG. 7

ATTACHMENT LIFT LF'CR HIGH POSmori

ric

I ADJUST

Shoulder Bolt

.LOW

posmoN

TO OPERATE ON HILL

U > if . . ,| Î r p ‘ . siv.,

• « tr qf- ;tAj T> r

{ y, >s-. I, i , I ‘ j ' , or

UUV¥! 1 i mio.

Avoid Stopping or changing speed on hills.

if stowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to

slower position.

If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement.

To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

Make all turns slowly.

do not drive across any slope.

TO TRANSPORT

Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach ment lift control. When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position. Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of

tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 14)

• The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

• Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few sec onds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibil ities section in this manual.

ATrAChMEHrCLL'lCH LEVFF 'Er ( AGFi>“ -

POSIÜUN

J>l

FIG. 8

DISCHARGE GUARD

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of lead ed gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32“F(0°C), USE FRESH. CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.

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