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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. 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.
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... alert to operate the machine. • Clear the area of the mower discharge direction and do not mow it cannot contact spark plug in the manual and on steep slopes. Always look behind before dismounting. Do not operate the mower without either the Tragic accidents can hide obstacles. • Use slow...
... alert to operate the machine. • Clear the area of the mower discharge direction and do not mow it cannot contact spark plug in the manual and on steep slopes. Always look behind before dismounting. Do not operate the mower without either the Tragic accidents can hide obstacles. • Use slow...
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... please contact your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual. We have similar laws. Please read and retain this manual). MODEL NUMBER HD14542B SERIAL NUMBER DATE OFPURCHASE THEMODEL ANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBEFOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT. A spark ...California Public Resources Code). It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you to service or repair this owner's manual. SERVICE NOTES CONGRATULATIONS on your tractor. • Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of ...
... please contact your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual. We have similar laws. Please read and retain this manual). MODEL NUMBER HD14542B SERIAL NUMBER DATE OFPURCHASE THEMODEL ANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBEFOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT. A spark ...California Public Resources Code). It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you to service or repair this owner's manual. SERVICE NOTES CONGRATULATIONS on your tractor. • Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of ...
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... Wheel Steering Sleeve I I (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Lock Washer 1/2 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Manual Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size (2) Shoulder Bolts O (2) Centerlock Nuts (2) Gauge (2) Washers 17/32 Wheels x 15/16 x 12 Gauge 0 (2) Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge...
... Wheel Steering Sleeve I I (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Lock Washer 1/2 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Manual Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size (2) Shoulder Bolts O (2) Centerlock Nuts (2) Gauge (2) Washers 17/32 Wheels x 15/16 x 12 Gauge 0 (2) Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge...
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... (1) 3/4" Socket w/drive ratchet Utility knife (1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge (2) 1/2" wrenches When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual). • Roll tractor forward off skid. • Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL • Position front wheels of...8226; Remove protective materials from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of this manual, it means when you assemble must be tightened securely. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 52 139888 53 131845 54 133943 55 155046 56 122052X...
... (1) 3/4" Socket w/drive ratchet Utility knife (1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge (2) 1/2" wrenches When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual). • Roll tractor forward off skid. • Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL • Position front wheels of...8226; Remove protective materials from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of this manual, it means when you assemble must be tightened securely. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 52 139888 53 131845 54 133943 55 155046 56 122052X...
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... desired cutting height (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual). • With mower in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B MOWER DECK • 76 77 68 7141 74i 40 80 37 36 73 ,78/ i... gauge wheels are shown for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to raised position and open battery box door. • If this manual. Repeat for charging instructions). Correct tire pressure is 0 TERMINAL TERMINAL FIG. 2 INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt...
... desired cutting height (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual). • With mower in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B MOWER DECK • 76 77 68 7141 74i 40 80 37 36 73 ,78/ i... gauge wheels are shown for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to raised position and open battery box door. • If this manual. Repeat for charging instructions). Correct tire pressure is 0 TERMINAL TERMINAL FIG. 2 INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt...
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...tractor. Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting and controlling engine speed. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B DECALS 5 2 3 4 7 8 5 17 20 9 KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 19 166221 ... 20 167376 Decal Dash Pnl - - 138311 Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust - - 168191 Manual Owner's English - - 168192 Manual Owner's Spanish Available accessories not included with the locations of various controls and adjustments. LIGHT SWITCH...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. PARKING BRAKE: Locks...
...tractor. Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting and controlling engine speed. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B DECALS 5 2 3 4 7 8 5 17 20 9 KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 19 166221 ... 20 167376 Decal Dash Pnl - - 138311 Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust - - 168191 Manual Owner's English - - 168192 Manual Owner's Spanish Available accessories not included with the locations of various controls and adjustments. LIGHT SWITCH...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. PARKING BRAKE: Locks...
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...Never use gasoline near an open flame. NOTE: Before starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual. This may occur. Acidic gas can attract moisture which leads to run out of an engine while in quantities that alcohol blended ...Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with gasoline. Purchase fuel in storage. Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: If at a high altitude (above . MODEL NUMBER HD14542B STEERING ASSEMBLY • 38 I \ , • - • ... •-• 41 42 • 36 62 44 51 27 17 18 tr 19 23...
...Never use gasoline near an open flame. NOTE: Before starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual. This may occur. Acidic gas can attract moisture which leads to run out of an engine while in quantities that alcohol blended ...Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with gasoline. Purchase fuel in storage. Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: If at a high altitude (above . MODEL NUMBER HD14542B STEERING ASSEMBLY • 38 I \ , • - • ... •-• 41 42 • 36 62 44 51 27 17 18 tr 19 23...
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After one or two rounds, mow in a more even distribution of this manual. Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings. ... Torque Lh Lt Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3/8-16 x 1.25 Bolt, Hex Flghd 5/16.18 Gr. 5 Bushing Bellcrank Grd Drive Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga. 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 106933X...
After one or two rounds, mow in a more even distribution of this manual. Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings. ... Torque Lh Lt Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3/8-16 x 1.25 Bolt, Hex Flghd 5/16.18 Gr. 5 Bushing Bellcrank Grd Drive Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga. 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 106933X...
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... 11 4 3 18 113 163 /' 168 42 vat\ 40 82 51 165 166 39 156 5 42 -., 18 52 1 52 77 32 I Nrl .tr,..,> 91- - MODEL NUMBER HD14542B DRIVE „, e 57 89 51 - „.•:.... ef a , ..,, •-...• ,-- i .„; ,---`7%i t. -'1 1 L•.. c5\"` elf, (3O O° e , REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR...
... 11 4 3 18 113 163 /' 168 42 vat\ 40 82 51 165 166 39 156 5 42 -., 18 52 1 52 77 32 I Nrl .tr,..,> 91- - MODEL NUMBER HD14542B DRIVE „, e 57 89 51 - „.•:.... ef a , ..,, •-...• ,-- i .„; ,---`7%i t. -'1 1 L•.. c5\"` elf, (3O O° e , REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR...
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... Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may appear to be taken to keep the blade balanced. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. Pvt. but are working properly. Lh Ms-428 34 105475X428 Footrest Pnt. Sqnk. 3/8-16 x 3/4 37..., pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with a file or on page 3 of this manual). Rh Mwr. Nal••• ••••91IMI NI CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Alwayg observe safety rules when performing any attempt by...
... Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may appear to be taken to keep the blade balanced. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. Pvt. but are working properly. Lh Ms-428 34 105475X428 Footrest Pnt. Sqnk. 3/8-16 x 3/4 37..., pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with a file or on page 3 of this manual). Rh Mwr. Nal••• ••••91IMI NI CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Alwayg observe safety rules when performing any attempt by...
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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 •... Corrosion and dirt on level surface. • Oil will drain more frequently to slip from build-up of this manual). Check your engine oil level more freely when warm. • Catch oil in one year. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL...operation or at "FULL" line on oil. The belts are not adjustable. Change the oil after 100 hours of this manual. • Use gauge on your expected operating temperature. All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH....
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 •... Corrosion and dirt on level surface. • Oil will drain more frequently to slip from build-up of this manual). Check your engine oil level more freely when warm. • Catch oil in one year. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL...operation or at "FULL" line on oil. The belts are not adjustable. Change the oil after 100 hours of this manual. • Use gauge on your expected operating temperature. All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH....
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... gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of this manual. CLAMP CLAMP FUEL FILTER FIG. 14 CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. Water in engine can result in fuel line ... required. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. • Place new fuel filter in position in a shortened engine life. 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 •...
... gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of this manual. CLAMP CLAMP FUEL FILTER FIG. 14 CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. Water in engine can result in fuel line ... required. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. • Place new fuel filter in position in a shortened engine life. 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 •...
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... operator leaves seat with blades listed in front and behind the mandrel at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against trunnion on right side of this manual. 11. Poor grass discharge 1. Mower drive belt worn. 9. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Bulb(s) burned out. 3. Loose or damaged wiring. 5....GROUND LINE FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. Measure distance "D" directly in this manual). MANDREL FIG. 16 O SUSPENSION ARM "D" FIG. 18 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH FIG. 17 LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT 0 NUT...
... operator leaves seat with blades listed in front and behind the mandrel at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against trunnion on right side of this manual. 11. Poor grass discharge 1. Mower drive belt worn. 9. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Bulb(s) burned out. 3. Loose or damaged wiring. 5....GROUND LINE FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. Measure distance "D" directly in this manual). MANDREL FIG. 16 O SUSPENSION ARM "D" FIG. 18 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH FIG. 17 LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT 0 NUT...
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.... 3. BELT REMOVAL • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.) • Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. • Pull belt slack toward front of this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away from around engine...
.... 3. BELT REMOVAL • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.) • Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. • Pull belt slack toward front of this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away from around engine...
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...purchased from dust and dirt. • Cover your tractor with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). • Lubricate as follows: • Make sure transaxle is preset at the factory; NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is in neutral (N). •...grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in storage, battery may reach an open flame or spark. Replace if...
...purchased from dust and dirt. • Cover your tractor with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). • Lubricate as follows: • Make sure transaxle is preset at the factory; NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is in neutral (N). •...grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in storage, battery may reach an open flame or spark. Replace if...
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...The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. if the carburetor does need adjustment, see engine manual. Keepsparks,flame and smoking materials away from both terminals at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of fully charged battery. ...stop running , move throttle cable until holes are not aligned, loosen clamp screw and move throttle control lever from starting , follow this manual). INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may result. The fuse holder is factory adjusted. TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig...
...The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. if the carburetor does need adjustment, see engine manual. Keepsparks,flame and smoking materials away from both terminals at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of fully charged battery. ...stop running , move throttle cable until holes are not aligned, loosen clamp screw and move throttle control lever from starting , follow this manual). INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may result. The fuse holder is factory adjusted. TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig...