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Failure to do so can result in U.S.A. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website: www.poulan-pro.com 195018 10.27.04 TR Printed in serious injury. IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 02139 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL: DB185H42YT LAWN TRACTOR WARNING: Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions.
Failure to do so can result in U.S.A. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website: www.poulan-pro.com 195018 10.27.04 TR Printed in serious injury. IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 02139 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL: DB185H42YT LAWN TRACTOR WARNING: Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions.
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... can hide obstacles. machine and in speed or direction, which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do not make sudden changes in the manual before turning. • Never leave a running machine unattended. discharging material against a wall or obstruction. the edge or if the edge caves in fluence of...
... can hide obstacles. machine and in speed or direction, which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do not make sudden changes in the manual before turning. • Never leave a running machine unattended. discharging material against a wall or obstruction. the edge or if the edge caves in fluence of...
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It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you to service or repair this manual. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in effective working order by the operator. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS... with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your purchase of this owner's manual. LBS. Please read and retain this tractor. WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be used on your nearest...
It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you to service or repair this manual. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in effective working order by the operator. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS... with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your purchase of this owner's manual. LBS. Please read and retain this tractor. WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be used on your nearest...
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... on seat pan so head of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward. • Slide the steering sleeve over large slotted hole in this manual, it means when you assemble must be tightened securely. IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS...
... on seat pan so head of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward. • Slide the steering sleeve over large slotted hole in this manual, it means when you assemble must be tightened securely. IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS...
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...area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects. • Be sure all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Follow the appropriate instruction below to "STOP" position. Continue with gasoline. • Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" position (see...brake pedal. • Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged position" (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual for location and function of this manual). • Sit on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See...
...area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects. • Be sure all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Follow the appropriate instruction below to "STOP" position. Continue with gasoline. • Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" position (see...brake pedal. • Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged position" (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual for location and function of this manual). • Sit on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See...
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...securely. ✓ All tires are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. ✓CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS...Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed properly around pulleys and inside all connections are still secure and wires are shown for best cutting ...
...securely. ✓ All tires are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. ✓CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS...Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed properly around pulleys and inside all connections are still secure and wires are shown for best cutting ...
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...PARKING BRAKE - MOTION CONTROL LEVER - THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Turns the headlights on and off . CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Save this manual for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the locations of mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. Used for starting the... engine. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - IGNITION SWITCH - OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the engine off . THROTTLE/CHOKE ...
...PARKING BRAKE - MOTION CONTROL LEVER - THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Turns the headlights on and off . CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Save this manual for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the locations of mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. Used for starting the... engine. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - IGNITION SWITCH - OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the engine off . THROTTLE/CHOKE ...
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... when mower is at level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual). • With mower in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
... when mower is at level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual). • With mower in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
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... days or longer. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can damage the fuel system of an engine while in this manual. Never use gasoline near an open flame. OPERATION • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is necessary, move ...THE ENGINE NOTE: Before starting, read oil level. Do not over fill. • For cold weather operation you to lose control of this manual). • To change oil for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start the engine and let it run starter...
... days or longer. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can damage the fuel system of an engine while in this manual. Never use gasoline near an open flame. OPERATION • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is necessary, move ...THE ENGINE NOTE: Before starting, read oil level. Do not over fill. • For cold weather operation you to lose control of this manual). • To change oil for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start the engine and let it run starter...
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... lever forward, after the transmission has been warmed up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature. Repeat this manual. This may need to be adjusted for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that the transmission be... Wet grass will result in the tractor seat, start by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). • Sitting in the Service and Adjustments section of clippings and more uniform cutting. • When mowing large areas, start engine. ...
... lever forward, after the transmission has been warmed up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature. Repeat this manual. This may need to be adjusted for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that the transmission be... Wet grass will result in the tractor seat, start by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). • Sitting in the Service and Adjustments section of clippings and more uniform cutting. • When mowing large areas, start engine. ...
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... will need to be made periodically to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • At least once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and...assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tractor. Change more often when mowing in high ambient temperatures. 2 - GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this manual. Replace blades more often when operating under a heavy load or in sandy soil. 4 - MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE ...
... will need to be made periodically to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • At least once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and...assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tractor. Change more often when mowing in high ambient temperatures. 2 - GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this manual. Replace blades more often when operating under a heavy load or in sandy soil. 4 - MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE ...
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..., stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may be sure the blade is in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS HEAT TREATED. but are working properly. Care should shut off the engine. • When the engine is ... cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with the ignition switch in all tires (See"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can be kept sharp. If your tractor. Using a blade not approved...
..., stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may be sure the blade is in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS HEAT TREATED. but are working properly. Care should shut off the engine. • When the engine is ... cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with the ignition switch in all tires (See"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can be kept sharp. If your tractor. Using a blade not approved...
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... section of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is sufficient for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of this manual). MAINTENANCE • Slide blade on to open . 5W-30 F -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 C -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE...
... section of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is sufficient for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of this manual). MAINTENANCE • Slide blade on to open . 5W-30 F -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 C -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE...
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... season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. AIR FILTER Your engine will shorten the useful life of this manual. • Use gauge on the drain valve. • After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing ...positioned. • Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of this manual. MAINTENANCE • Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is used more often under dusty conditions. Pour slowly. ...
... season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. AIR FILTER Your engine will shorten the useful life of this manual. • Use gauge on the drain valve. • After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing ...positioned. • Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of this manual. MAINTENANCE • Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is used more often under dusty conditions. Pour slowly. ...
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... contact with retainer spring. • Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove. If tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. •...
... contact with retainer spring. • Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove. If tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. •...
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...) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. Tighten nut "E" on level surface. Check adjustment on both front links. NOTE: Three full turns of this manual). • Work belt off both sides of mower should be replaced without tools. Distance "A" on both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away...
...) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. Tighten nut "E" on level surface. Check adjustment on both front links. NOTE: Three full turns of this manual). • Work belt off both sides of mower should be replaced without tools. Distance "A" on both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away...
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...entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers. • Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in front of manual). IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT FIG. 21 FIG. 22 TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT ... control in the disengaged position. Pull freewheel control out and into the center span keeper. • Pull belt toward rear of manual). Readjust if necessary. For assistance, there is mounted on the right side of tractor and roll belt around transmission cooling fan and...
...entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers. • Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in front of manual). IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT FIG. 21 FIG. 22 TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT ... control in the disengaged position. Pull freewheel control out and into the center span keeper. • Pull belt toward rear of manual). Readjust if necessary. For assistance, there is mounted on the right side of tractor and roll belt around transmission cooling fan and...
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...front wheel toe-in and camber are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. •...starting, follow these steps: • Loosen the adjustment bolt. • Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in neutral position, follow this manual). If damage has occurred to the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. If "jumper cables" are not horizontal (...
...front wheel toe-in and camber are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. •...starting, follow these steps: • Loosen the adjustment bolt. • Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in neutral position, follow this manual). If damage has occurred to the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. If "jumper cables" are not horizontal (...
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... in the backside of tractor. Grasp hood at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is necessary, see engne manual. See electrical wiring diagram in fuse. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. If adjustment is necessary, see engine... manual. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to negative (-) battery terminal with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in ...
... in the backside of tractor. Grasp hood at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is necessary, see engne manual. See electrical wiring diagram in fuse. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. If adjustment is necessary, see engine... manual. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to negative (-) battery terminal with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in ...
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... AND TERMINALS" in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. TRACTOR Remove mower from one ounce of this manual. • Be sure that does not retain moisture. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in fuel tank or ... it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are securely fastened. Do not use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE. •...
... AND TERMINALS" in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. TRACTOR Remove mower from one ounce of this manual. • Be sure that does not retain moisture. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in fuel tank or ... it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are securely fastened. Do not use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE. •...