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HD14542B 14.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 Si 168191 Rev. 1 2.10.99 SV PRINTED IN U.S.A. Poulan C, OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO.
HD14542B 14.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 Si 168191 Rev. 1 2.10.99 SV PRINTED IN U.S.A. Poulan C, OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO.
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...): SAE 30 (above is available through your tractor. • Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of the California Public Resources Code). MODEL NUMBER HD14542B SERIAL NUMBER DATE OFPURCHASE THEMODEL ANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBEFOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT. If a spark arrester is used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered...
...): SAE 30 (above is available through your tractor. • Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of the California Public Resources Code). MODEL NUMBER HD14542B SERIAL NUMBER DATE OFPURCHASE THEMODEL ANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBEFOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT. If a spark arrester is used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered...
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... Service Dept 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA 30909 USA In Canada contact: Frigidaire Home Products 7075 Ordan Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1K6 giving the model number, serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of original purchase. 5. Some areas do not allow the limitation...
... Service Dept 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA 30909 USA In Canada contact: Frigidaire Home Products 7075 Ordan Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1K6 giving the model number, serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of original purchase. 5. Some areas do not allow the limitation...
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... behind the steering wheel). - IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 52 139888 53 131845 54 133943 55 155046 56 122052X 58 140086 59 141043 67 162132 68 144200 71...
... behind the steering wheel). - IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 52 139888 53 131845 54 133943 55 155046 56 122052X 58 140086 59 141043 67 162132 68 144200 71...
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... is properly adjusted. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you to desired cutting height (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B MOWER DECK • 76 77 68 7141 74i 40 80 37 36 73 ,78/ i 83--- "-I 32 72 45 --...„ 79 i **.s ' 92 84 "44, I 85...
... is properly adjusted. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you to desired cutting height (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B MOWER DECK • 76 77 68 7141 74i 40 80 37 36 73 ,78/ i 83--- "-I 32 72 45 --...„ 79 i **.s ' 92 84 "44, I 85...
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... 31 140302 32 73540600 Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc Trunnion Bik Zinc Nut Crownlock 1/2-13unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt. NO. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B LIFT 7 8 5 0 0 3 1 13 4 2 6 6 11 12 19 13 13 , 0 31 32 19 13 31 32 20 k 15 1718 20 20 16 \ 20 15 KEY PART NO...
... 31 140302 32 73540600 Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc Trunnion Bik Zinc Nut Crownlock 1/2-13unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt. NO. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B LIFT 7 8 5 0 0 3 1 13 4 2 6 6 11 12 19 13 13 , 0 31 32 19 13 31 32 20 k 15 1718 20 20 16 \ 20 15 KEY PART NO...
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...176; 0 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) =h e DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) I .; NO. i is .. t 0 s, .- ..--=- 7---4. --''; inches 40 1 inch = 25.4 mm OPERATION These symbols may ...PART NO. vCV'>..I II ! ?... S. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - I Yol , ' It I . . .., : i , .,1 ...Z.....: ? t ' ... ....' ,3 '. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B ENGINE 2 3 co /4 72 / 62 0 0 \;\ 81 13 4 32 31 40 78 44 46 14 15 16 / 38 33 37 33 29 78 ...., ....' DESCRIPTION 33...
...176; 0 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) =h e DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) I .; NO. i is .. t 0 s, .- ..--=- 7---4. --''; inches 40 1 inch = 25.4 mm OPERATION These symbols may ...PART NO. vCV'>..I II ! ?... S. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - I Yol , ' It I . . .., : i , .,1 ...Z.....: ? t ' ... ....' ,3 '. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B ENGINE 2 3 co /4 72 / 62 0 0 \;\ 81 13 4 32 31 40 78 44 46 14 15 16 / 38 33 37 33 29 78 ...., ....' DESCRIPTION 33...
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... Catcher LAO18 Tire Chains MK420 Mulch Kit w/Blades WHEELS AND TIRES 1 2 5,8 4,10 7 6 0 KEY PART NO. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for starting the engine. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B DECALS 5 2 3 4 7 8 5 17 20 9 KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 19 166221 Decal Replacement Engine 20 167376 Decal Dash Pnl - - 138311 Decal Handle Lft ...Lawn Deca Fender Logo Deca Caution Fender Eng/Sp Deca Clutch/brake Eng/Sp Deca HP Engine Deca V-Belt Sch Deca Mulch Bag Poulan Deca Btry Dngr/Psn P/L Sym 16 KEY PART NO. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to the safety standards of tractor. ATTACHMENT ...
... Catcher LAO18 Tire Chains MK420 Mulch Kit w/Blades WHEELS AND TIRES 1 2 5,8 4,10 7 6 0 KEY PART NO. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for starting the engine. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B DECALS 5 2 3 4 7 8 5 17 20 9 KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 19 166221 Decal Replacement Engine 20 167376 Decal Dash Pnl - - 138311 Decal Handle Lft ...Lawn Deca Fender Logo Deca Caution Fender Eng/Sp Deca Clutch/brake Eng/Sp Deca HP Engine Deca V-Belt Sch Deca Mulch Bag Poulan Deca Btry Dngr/Psn P/L Sym 16 KEY PART NO. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to the safety standards of tractor. ATTACHMENT ...
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... full throttle. • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- MODEL NUMBER HD14542B SEAT ASSEMBLY 18 8 9 8 14 9 7 10 7 O 2 26 16 15 I t:t5 5 25 23 13 17 12 2 „ ir. • 5, ,' 5 _ i / I --", I G ' 4 i : -- '': ,i, 5 6 22 21 4 3 KEY PART NO. NO. 15...
... full throttle. • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- MODEL NUMBER HD14542B SEAT ASSEMBLY 18 8 9 8 14 9 7 10 7 O 2 26 16 15 I t:t5 5 25 23 13 17 12 2 „ ir. • 5, ,' 5 _ i / I --", I G ' 4 i : -- '': ,i, 5 6 22 21 4 3 KEY PART NO. NO. 15...
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... lever to 1st gear. Use an appropriate means of cut. • Start mower blades by the operator to leave the seat - REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD14542B STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. Bolt Hex Nylon 3/8-16 x 3/4 NOTE: All component dimensions given in place. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your...
... lever to 1st gear. Use an appropriate means of cut. • Start mower blades by the operator to leave the seat - REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD14542B STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. Bolt Hex Nylon 3/8-16 x 3/4 NOTE: All component dimensions given in place. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your...
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... engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow engine to be emptied before storage of acids during the engine warm-up period. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B STEERING ASSEMBLY • 38 I \ , • - • ... •-• 41 42 • 36 62 44 51 27 17 18 tr 19 23 2 11 66 40...
... engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow engine to be emptied before storage of acids during the engine warm-up period. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B STEERING ASSEMBLY • 38 I \ , • - • ... •-• 41 42 • 36 62 44 51 27 17 18 tr 19 23 2 11 66 40...
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... Bellcrank Grd Drive Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga. Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to tractor. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B DRIVE KEY NO. 1 PART NO. 2 146682 3 123666X 4 12000028 5 121520X 6 17490512 8 165619 10 76020416 11 105701X 13 74550412 14 10040400 18 74780616 19 73800600 21...
... Bellcrank Grd Drive Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga. Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to tractor. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B DRIVE KEY NO. 1 PART NO. 2 146682 3 123666X 4 12000028 5 121520X 6 17490512 8 165619 10 76020416 11 105701X 13 74550412 14 10040400 18 74780616 19 73800600 21...
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ef a , ..,, •-...• ,-- i .„; ,---`7%i t. -'1 1 L•.. O'.I %, az a1 a „',4 ° i -i lii4lt.'.. - -- REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - s_. a.,i i4i , ,,, I Nrl .tr,..,> 91- - MODEL NUMBER HD14542B DRIVE „, e 57 89 51 - „.•:.... c5\"` elf, (3O O° e , i•r . ' 5.;, „, , :i. t----, --.: , -- )▪ vl ..e i I> I 61 145 - 71 96 32 79 30 52 6 1 oa 61 ...
ef a , ..,, •-...• ,-- i .„; ,---`7%i t. -'1 1 L•.. O'.I %, az a1 a „',4 ° i -i lii4lt.'.. - -- REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - s_. a.,i i4i , ,,, I Nrl .tr,..,> 91- - MODEL NUMBER HD14542B DRIVE „, e 57 89 51 - „.•:.... c5\"` elf, (3O O° e , i•r . ' 5.;, „, , :i. t----, --.: , -- )▪ vl ..e i I> I 61 145 - 71 96 32 79 30 52 6 1 oa 61 ...
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... MANDREL ASSEMBLY FLAT WASHER HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)* STAR LOCK WASHER *A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 9) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to keep the blade balanced. IMPORTANT...
... MANDREL ASSEMBLY FLAT WASHER HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)* STAR LOCK WASHER *A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 9) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to keep the blade balanced. IMPORTANT...
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... each eight (8) hours of this manual. • Use gauge on level surface. • Oil will result in increased oil consumption when used for checking level. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 24 3 17 25 26 47 • 31 3 14 11 0 30 2 5 26 3 9 15 14 4 • • • • oo, or' 58 12...
... each eight (8) hours of this manual. • Use gauge on level surface. • Oil will result in increased oil consumption when used for checking level. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 24 3 17 25 26 47 • 31 3 14 11 0 30 2 5 26 3 9 15 14 4 • • • • oo, or' 58 12...
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Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. • Remove knob(s) and cover. Clean base carefully to prevent debris from overheating. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. MODEL NUMBER HD14542E ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from en- Wrap it in ...
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. • Remove knob(s) and cover. Clean base carefully to prevent debris from overheating. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. MODEL NUMBER HD14542E ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from en- Wrap it in ...
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..., remove filter and plug fuel line sections. • Place new fuel filter in position in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD14542B ELECTRICAL • 0 42 24 41 I I 'I 43 4 44 26 40 19 20 /Cc; 0 / 25 / 33 30 81 2 48 ' 0 27 • 52 29 28 • I 70...
..., remove filter and plug fuel line sections. • Place new fuel filter in position in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD14542B ELECTRICAL • 0 42 24 41 I I 'I 43 4 44 26 40 19 20 /Cc; 0 / 25 / 33 30 81 2 48 ' 0 27 • 52 29 28 • I 70...
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... ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM. GROUN- BROWN BLACK, THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B 41 1 RED la BLACK BATTERY A RED AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE RED BM G L Y A U IGNITION SWITCH BLUE C5- TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 15) Mower will...
... ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM. GROUN- BROWN BLACK, THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B 41 1 RED la BLACK BATTERY A RED AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE RED BM G L Y A U IGNITION SWITCH BLUE C5- TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 15) Mower will...