Poulan Pro XT19H42YT User Manual (English)

Questions and Answers:

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Carmen JonesAug 4, 2025
Why Poulan Pro XT19H42YT engine will not turn over?
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  Stephanie MatthewsAug 4, 2025
  If your Poulan Pro Lawn Mower engine won't turn over, make sure of the following: 1. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Disengage the attachment clutch. 3. Check the battery, it may be weak or dead - recharge or replace it. 4. Replace any blown fuses. 5. Clean corroded battery terminals. 6. Check for loose or damaged wiring. 7. Check or replace the ignition switch if faulty. 8. Check or replace the solenoid or starter if faulty. If the operator presence switch(es) are faulty, contact an authorized service center/department.
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Kelly RoyAug 8, 2025
What to do if Poulan Pro Lawn Mower is hard to start?
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  Marc Ware MDAug 9, 2025
  If your Poulan Pro Lawn Mower is hard to start, consider these possible causes: * A dirty air filter, which should be cleaned or replaced. * A bad spark plug, which should be replaced. * A weak or dead battery, which needs to be recharged or replaced. * A dirty fuel filter, which should be replaced. * Stale or dirty fuel, requiring you to empty and refill the tank with fresh, clean gasoline. * Loose or damaged wiring, which needs to be checked. For carburetor or engine valve adjustments, see the service adjustments section or contact an authorized service center/department.
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John WilliamsAug 13, 2025
What to do if Poulan Pro Lawn Mower engine clicks but will not start?
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  obakerAug 13, 2025
  If your Poulan Pro Lawn Mower engine clicks but won't start, the following could be the reasons: * The battery may be weak or dead, so recharge or replace it. * The battery terminals may be corroded; clean them. * There might be loose or damaged wiring; check all wiring. * The solenoid or starter could be faulty; check or replace them.
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Jessica WilsonAug 25, 2025
Why Poulan Pro XT19H42YT has excessive vibration?
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  Andrew GlennAug 25, 2025
  If your Poulan Pro Lawn Mower is excessively vibrating, consider these potential causes: * The blade may be worn, bent, or loose. Replace the blade and tighten the blade bolt. * The blade mandrel could be bent; replace it. * There might be loose or damaged parts. Tighten any loose parts and replace any damaged ones.

Poulan Pro XT19H42YT Specifications

General

Engine	Briggs & Stratton
Cutting Width	42 inches
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Deck Material	Steel
Cutting Height	1.5 to 4 inches
Warranty	3 years

Summary

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

Instructions for operating the lawn tractor safely and correctly.

SLOPE OPERATION

Guidelines for safely operating the tractor on slopes to prevent accidents.

CHILDREN

Safety precautions regarding children around the operating tractor.

TOWING

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

Precautions for safely handling and storing gasoline to prevent fire and explosion.

GENERAL SERVICE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and Observe Safety Rules

Follow Maintenance Schedule

Spark Arrester Warning

Warning regarding the need for a spark arrester when operating near certain types of land.

OPERATION

Hazard Definitions

Definitions of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and other hazard indicators.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

General guidance on operating the tractor and its main functions.

STOPPING

Procedures for safely stopping the mower blades, ground drive, and engine.

TO OPERATE MOWER

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

Explanation of the Reverse Operation System and its safe use.

TO TRANSPORT

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Essential checks and procedures before starting the tractor's engine.

ADD GASOLINE

Instructions for adding gasoline safely and correctly, including fuel type and storage.

TO START ENGINE

Detailed steps for starting the tractor engine, including warm and cold weather procedures.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

Procedure to purge air from the transmission for proper operation.

MOWING TIPS

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A schedule outlining required maintenance tasks and their frequency.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

BEFORE EACH USE

Daily checks and inspections to be performed before operating the tractor.

BRAKE OPERATION

Procedures and checks for ensuring the proper operation of the tractor's brakes.

OPERATOR PRESENCE AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEMS

Checks for the operator presence and Reverse Operation System (ROS) functionality.

BLADE CARE

BATTERY

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE MOWER

TO INSTALL MOWER

TO LEVEL MOWER

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

PRECISION SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

TO CHECK BRAKE

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

Guidance on safely jump-starting the tractor with a weak battery.

REPLACING BATTERY

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

ADJUST CARBURETOR

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

Will not start

Common causes and corrections for the engine failing to start.

Hard to start

Troubleshooting steps for an engine that is difficult to start.

Engine will not turn over

Diagnosing issues when the engine does not crank or turn over.

Engine clicks but will not start

Troubleshooting when the engine makes a clicking sound but won't start.

Loss of power

Identifying causes and solutions for reduced engine power or performance.

Excessive vibration

Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse

Causes and fixes for the engine shutting off when shifting into reverse.

Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged

Troubleshooting faulty operator presence control system preventing shutdown.

Poor cut - uneven

Diagnosing and correcting issues that lead to an uneven lawn cut.

Mower blades will not rotate

Identifying reasons why the mower blades are not spinning.

Poor grass discharge

Battery will not charge

Loss of drive

Diagnosing issues related to the tractor losing its drive or propulsion.

Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF"

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Slope Measurement Guide

Instructions on how to use a fold-out guide to measure slope angles safely.

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Poulan Pro XT19H42YT User Manual

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Poulan Pro XT19H42YT Specifications

Summary

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

SLOPE OPERATION

CHILDREN

TOWING

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

GENERAL SERVICE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and Observe Safety Rules

Follow Maintenance Schedule

Spark Arrester Warning

OPERATION

Hazard Definitions

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

STOPPING

TO OPERATE MOWER

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

TO TRANSPORT

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

ADD GASOLINE

TO START ENGINE

PURGE TRANSMISSION

MOWING TIPS

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

BEFORE EACH USE

BRAKE OPERATION

OPERATOR PRESENCE AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEMS

BLADE CARE

BATTERY

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE MOWER

TO INSTALL MOWER

TO LEVEL MOWER

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

PRECISION SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

TO CHECK BRAKE

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

REPLACING BATTERY

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

ADJUST CARBURETOR

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will not turn over

Engine clicks but will not start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse

Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged

Poor cut - uneven

Mower blades will not rotate

Poor grass discharge

Battery will not charge

Loss of drive

Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF"

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Slope Measurement Guide

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