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Poulan 187581 Lawn Mower User Manual

1. OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO PC1538D 15 HP 38 Inch Lawn Tractor Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Troubleshooting Repair Parts For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 Poulan 187581 3 5 03 MH PRINTED IN U S A SAFETY RULES Ar OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE ON MOWERS IMPORTANT THIS CUTTI ACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND T OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH I GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting e Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine e Clearthe area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade e Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow ing Stop machine if anyone enters the area e Never carry passengers e Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while back ing e Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place e Slow down before turning e Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake st
2. Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions 5 Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft Ibs maximum Do not overtighten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS EUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have ote npe been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive i i full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor B as instructed in this manual DFRONT WHEEL FRONT WHEEL 1 BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each Season e Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace airfilter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE e Check engine oil level e Check brake operation e Check tire pressure ENGINE 2 PNE GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE REFER TO MAINTENANCE ENGINE SECTION IMPORTANT DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH e Check operator presence and HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL interlock systems for proper ration ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE y Propel operatio SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRI e Check for loo
3. Footrest Pnt RH Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 3 4 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Nut Lock W Insert 1 4 20unc Washer 9 32 x 7 8x16 Ga Bracket Grille Lh Screw Hex 8 18 x 7 8 Bracket Grille Rh Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 75 Dash Lower Plate Reinforcement Rod Pivot Chassis Hood Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Screw Hex Wsh THDR 3 8 16 x 3 4 Insert Lens Reflect Plug Button BIk 359 Dia Choke NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1538D DRIVE drive fender stlt 22 REPAIR PARTS DRIVE KEY PART NO NO 2 146682 3 123666X 4 12000028 5 121520X 6 17060512 8 165619 10 76020416 11 105701X 13 174550412 14 10040400 15 174490544 16 173680500 18 174780616 19 173800600 21 106933 22 130804 24 73350600 25 106888 26 19131316 27 176020412 28 175765 29 171673 30 174973 32 174760512 34 175578 35 120183 36 19211616 37 1572 38 179114 39 174760648 41 175556 47 127783 48 154407 49 123205 50 172110612 51 73680600 52 73680500 53 105710X 55 105709X 56 17060620 57 160855 59 169691 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1538D DESCRIPTION Transaxle Dana D4360 139 Order parts from transaxle manu facturer Spring Return Brake T a Zinc Pulley Transaxle 18 tires Ring Retainer 5100 62 Strap Torque 30 Degrees Screw
4. UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30 above 32 F SAE 5W 30 below 32 F W Filter 3 5 Pints W O Filter 3 0 Pints CHAMPION RC12YC FORWARD ist 1 1 2nd 2 2 3 4 4th 4 3 5th 5 5 REVERSE 1 7 FRONT 14 PSI REAR 12 PSI 3 AMPS BATTERY 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS AMP HR 28 MIN CCA 230 CASE SIZE U1R CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor Ithas been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem edy please contact your nearest authorized service center department We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES e Read and observe the safety rules e Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor e Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Storage sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by t
5. 2 lower atfrontthan rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links e Recheck side to side adjustment NUT F TRUNNION MOIS FRONT LINKS FIG 19 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig 20 The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake BELT REMOVAL e Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position e Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position e Roll belt off engine pulley e Disconnect R H suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring e Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys e Pull belt away from mower BELT INSTALLATION e Work new belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys e nstall new belt into engine pulley grove e Reconnect R H suspension arm and secure with re tainer spring e sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS R H SUSPENSION ARM ENGINE PULLEY MANDREL PULLEY RETAINER PULLEYS MANDREL PULLEY FIG 20 TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 21 Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked
6. 5 106732X624 Rim assembly 6 front 6 278H Fitting Grease Front wheel only 7 9040 Bearing Flange Front wheel only 11 8 106108X624 Rim assembly 8 rear 9 124635X Tire Rear 10 7152J Tube Rear Service item only 11 104757X428 Cap Hub Axle 144334 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1538D MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Wire Asm Inner Sprg w plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH 3 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 4 12000002 E Ring 45133 62 5 19211621 Washer 21 32 X 1 X 21 Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 109413X Grip Handle Bicycle Matte Blk 8 124526X Button Plunger Black 11 139865 Link Lift LH Fixed Length 12 139866 Link Lift RH Fixed Length 13 4939M Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 173350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 173800800 Nut Lockw Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1538D MOWER DECK 156 3 155 EM gt REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1538D MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 170280 Mower Housing Assembly 54 178515 Washer Harde
7. 5 16 18 X 3 4 Rod Shifter Fender Adj Lt Pin Cotter 1 8 X 1 Cad Washer Plate Shf 388 Sq Hole Bolt 1 4 28 Unf Gr 8 W Patch Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 Gr 5 Nut Lock Hx W Ins 5 16 18 Unc Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 UNC x 1 Gr 5 Nut Lock 3 8 16 Unc Knob Rod Brake Blk Zinc 26 840 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 16 Ga Pin Cotter 1 8 X 3 4 Cad Rod Brake Parking LT YT Cap Brake Parking Bracket Mtg Transaxle Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18unc X 3 4 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot Bearing Nylon 629 Id Washer 21 32 X 1 X 16 Ga Pin Roll 3 16 X 1 Pulley Idler Composite Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 X 3 Keeper Belt Idler Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic Bellcrank Asm Retainer Belt Style Spring Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc Link Clutch Spring Return Clutch 6 75 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 1 4 V Belt Ground Drive Keeper Belt Span Ctr 33 KEY PART NO NO 61 17120614 62 8883R 63 175410 64 173937 65 10040700 66 154778 69 142432 70 134683 74 109502X 75 121749X 76 12000001 77 123583 78 121748 79 2228 80 131488 81 165594 82 123782 83 19171216 84 166229 85 150360 89 169370 428 96 4497 112 19091210 113 127285 116 72140608 120 73900600 150 175456 151 19133210 156 166002 158 165589 159 183900 161 72140406 162 73680400 163 74780416 164 19091010 165 165623 166 166880 168 165492 169 165580 170 178394 197 169613 198
8. CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION when used without the alert symbol indicates a situation that could result in damage Failure to follow instructions to the tractor and or engine could result in serious injury or mg HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which death The safety alert symbol 1 not avoided could result in death serious injury is used to identify safety inform 9 and or property damage ation about hazards which can FIRE indicates a hazard which if not avoided result in death serious injury could result in death serious injury and or and or property damage property damage 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 locations of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH POSITION LIFT LEV
9. Nyl KEY NO 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 25 26 PART NO 72050412 134300 121250X 123976X 171852 73800500 71110814 19171912 127018X 10040800 DESCRIPTION Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Flg Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A Nut Lock Hex w Ins 5 16 18 Bolt Hex Washer 17 32 X 1 3 16 X 12 Ga Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 X 62 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 1 2 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1538D DECALS 7 12 1 14 6 8 15 9 16 KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 187580 Decal NPR Replace 17 136832 Decal V Belt Sch 3 184768 Decal Engine HP Es 138311 Decal Handle Lft Height Adj 4 170563 Decal Warning 187581 Manual Owner s English 6 157140 Decal Fender Danger English 187582 Manual Owner s French 7 158168 Decal Ins Str Wh Available accessories not included with mower 8 172200 Decal Fender 5 Sp C38 Grass Catcher 9 158166 Decal Fender MK38 Mulch Kit w Blades 12 181552 Decal Hood RH 1 5 42 42 Snow Blower 14 181553 Decal Hood LH LCO5 Wheel Weights 15 145005 Decal Caution Battery LBD48 48 Snow Blade 16 156369 Decal Oper Inst 11 Tire Chains WHEELS amp TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Tire valve 2 65139 Stem Valve 4 10 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube Front Service item only
10. Tire pressure gauge Utility knife When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton e Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton Remove end panels and lay side panels flat e Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT e Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 10 12 FT LBS TORQUE e Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL e Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward e Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension e Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter e Assemble large flat washer 1 2 hex nut and tighten securely e Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel e Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRA
11. X4 FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID RED b IF SO EQUIPPED ORANGE S AMP AG 3600 RPM DIODE ALTERNATOR 1 LPS E CN 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS BROWN Sup EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS 73 WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS NON REMOVABLE SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST IGNITION SWITCH gt REMOVABLE POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE CONNECTIONS RUN LIGHT 1 A2 L B A1 NONE RUN WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR W 27 IRING REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1538D Se EE 28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1538D ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO NO 1 163465 2 74760412 8 176689 16 176138 21 175685 22 4152 24 4799 25 146147 26 175158 27 173510400 28 4207 29 121305X 30 175566 33 140401 40 179720 41 71110408 42 131563 43 178861 48 140844 52 141940 90 180449 DESCRIPTION Battery Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20unc X 3 4 Box Battery Switch Interlock Harness Asm Light W 4152j Bulb L
12. carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel the machine indoors Neverstore the machine orfuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater Never run a machine inside a closed area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subject to wear dam age and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recom mended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or w
13. event you have a claim under this Warranty you must return the product to an authorized service deal er Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty please contact Electrolux Home Products Inc In Canada contact Outdoor Products Customer Service Dept Electrolux Canada Corp 250 Bobby Jones Expressway 7075 Ordan Drive Augusta GA 30909 USA Mississauga Ontario L5T 1K6 giving the model number serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized dealer from whom it was purchased THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRAN TIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR OUR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES Some areas do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied Warranty may last so the above limi tations or exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from locale to locale This is a limited Warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 42 ev SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION TED Ling Slope Nee SES EOD lt ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX WARNING To avoid serious injury operate your tractor up and n down the face of slopes never across the face Do not m
14. position until the engine runs roughly then move throttle control to fast posi tion This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature e attachments can also be used during the engine warm up period NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 13 M OWING TIPS Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per formance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the machine This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig 7 FIG 7 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plu
15. quickly to brake position and engage parking brake e Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement e Torestart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal e all turns slowly WARNING Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope 12 TO TRANSPORT e Raiseattachmentliftto highest position with attachment lift control e When pushing or towing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N position e 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 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac tor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil e Check engine oil with tractor on level ground e Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap t
16. speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pressure Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of mower housing Replace mower drive belt Reinstall blades sharp edge down Replace with blades listed in this manual Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Turn switch ON Replace bulb s or lamp s Check replace light switch Check wiring and connections Replace fuse Replace battery Check clean all connections Replace regulator Replace alternator Move throttle control to SLOW position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1538D SCHEMATIC RED BLACK o Ilo BATTERY NE 1 AMMETER FUSE STARTER OPTIONAL x O Le BLACK d mE Oaa ior py Qi SOLENOID CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL UP wur SEAT SWITCH IGNITION NOT OCCUPIED SWITCH Wm ug m ee BLACK 2 BLACK ATT MENT CLUTCH HOUR nack CLUTCH OED CONNECTOR Q9 O meter OPTIONAL _ ss 0 SPARK Back C IGNITION ered e o X FUEL E 2 PLUGS ON g TWIN CYL ENGINE e N LINE e i Of CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM 1 q A o i 3 DC 3600 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED P PU dn 2
17. to the lowest position GEARSHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL LOCK GATE ADJUSTMENT BOLT FIG 23 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center department TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig 24 e Block up axle securely e Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose e Repair tire and reassemble e Onrear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key e Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove e Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY FIG 24 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 25 WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around bat
18. where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage When mower is to be stored for a period of time clean itthoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area e Clean entire tractor See CLEANING in the Mainte nance section of this manual e Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt re placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual e Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual e Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary e Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting Fully charge the battery for storage e After a period of time in storage battery may require recharging e To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage battery cables should be dis connected and battery cleaned thoroughly see CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS in the Mainte nance section of this manual e After cleaning leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals e f battery is removed from tractor for storage do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces 24 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT ITISIMPORTANTTO PR
19. 04 Cap Sleeve 152 172758 Clutch Cable 38 46 25 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 153 169674 Washer Flat 3 8 Type B 26 110452X Nut Push 154 169675 Spring Retainer 27 106736X428 Shield Deflector 155 169671 Spring Retention CLTCH 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 156 169672 Spacer Clutch Cable 29 106735 Rod Hinge 157 169669 Rod Clutch Cable 3 8 30 173984 Screw Thdrol 158 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 31 129963 Washer Spacer 130794 Mandrel Assembly Includes Hous 32 153532 Pulley Mandrel ing Shaft and Shaft Hardware Only 33 178342 Nut Toplock Pulley Not Included 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 170317 Replacement Mower Complete 40 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 45 4497H Retainer 53 130840 Brake Assembly NOTE 7 given U S inches 41 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi als and workmanship For a period of two 2 years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser we will repair or replace at our option without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions 1 This warranty does not apply to the engine other than EHP manufactured transaxle transmission components battery except as noted be
20. 169593 202 72110614 212 145212 DESCRIPTION Screw 3 8 16 x 875 Cover Pedal BIk Round Engine Pulley LT YT Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7 16 Keeper Belt Engine Foolproof Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 Unc Guide Belt Mower Drive RH Spacer Axle Washer 25 32 X 1 1 4 X 16 Ga E ring 85133 75 Key Square 2 0 X 1845 1865 Washer 25 32 X 1 5 8 X 16 Ga Key Woodruff Arm Shift Shaft Asm Cross Tapered 20 t Spring Torsion T a Washer 17 32 X 3 4 X 16 Ga Link Transaxle Nut Lock Center 1 4 28 FNTHD Console Shift STLT Retainer Spring Washer 9 32 x 3 4 x 10 Ga Strap Torque Lh Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 3 8 16 x 1 Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 Gr 5 Spacer Retainer Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Washer Srrted 5 16 ID x 1 125 Bracket Shift Mount Hub Tapered Flange Shift It Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gr 5 Nut Crownlock 1 4 20 Unc Bolt Hex Fin 1 4 20 Unc x 1 Gr 5 Washer5 8 x 281 x 10 Ga Bracket Pivot Lever Screw 5 16 18 x 5 8 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 561 Plate Fastening Lt Keeper Belt Transaxle Nyliner Snap In Washer Nyliner Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Gr 5 Nut Hex Flange Lock NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1538D STEERING REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1538D STEERING KEY PART NO NO 140044X428 175131 169840 169839 6266 121748 19272016 12000029 3366R 10 175121 11 10040600 12 73940800 O1
21. 2 13 165291 14 148456 16 11050600 23 169837 29 137180 31 184900 32 140527 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1538D OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester DESCRIPTION Control Th ch Flag Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 Engine B amp S 282H07 Order parts from engine manufac turer Muffler Exhaust B amp S Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield BRN DBR Guard Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn Tank Fuel Front Cap Asm Fuel 36 KEY PART NO NO 33 123487X 37 137040 38 181654 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 72 183906 78 17060620 81 73510400 DESCRIPTION Clamp Hose Line Fuel 20 Plug Drain Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga Screw Socket Head 5 16 18 x 1 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS SEAT KEY PART NO NO 1 127426X 2 140551 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 73800600 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 182493 12 121246X 18 121248X TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1538D SS DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Seat Pivot Bolt Hex 3 8 16 X 1 Washer 13 32 X 1 X10Ga Clip Push In Hinged Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat BIk Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk
22. CTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID INSERT e 1 2 HEX NUT oa LARGE FLAT WASHER STEERING STEERING E WHEEL lt gt BOOT ADAPTER EXTENSION SHAFT 1 4 HEX BOLT 1 4 LOCKNUT STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT See Fig 2 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt Remove adjustment bolt lock washer and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor Pivotseat upward and remove from the cardboard pack ing Remove the cardboard packing and discard Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjust ment bolt lockwasher and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Get off seat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely SHOULDER BOLT FLAT WASHER LOCK WASHER 7 ADJUSTMENT BOLT CH FIG 2 ECK BATTERY See Fig 3 Lift seat pan to raised position If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in the
23. Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt e Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins e To reassemble reverse above procedure BLOWER HOUSING SCREWS SCREWS OIL FILL TUBE ASSEMBLY OIL FILL OPENING ENGINE COOLING FINS FIG 12 17 AIR FILTER See Fig 13 Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Replace pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions e Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine e Remove cover e Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre cleaner from base e Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge e Place new pre cleaner and cartridge firmly in base e Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace cover e Hook handle on cover and push down on handle to close IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deterioration of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean cartridge CARTRIDGE MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or dam age SPARK PLUGS R
24. ER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER MOWER DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS PARKING BRAKE GEARSHIFT LEVER FIG 4 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 POSITION Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Usedfor declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position 10 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 OPERATION WEAR YOUR The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while op erating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig 5 Your tractor is equipped
25. EVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE e Drain the fuel tank e Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty e Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur e Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean en gine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER S Remove spark plug s e Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole s into cylinder s e Turnignition key to START position for a few seconds to distribute oil e Replace with new spark plug s OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replac
26. IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN OFF WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility al ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leaving the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 5 Always operate engine at full throttle e Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate e Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor mance TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 5 The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever e Start tractor with clutch brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral N position e Move gearshift lever to desired position e Slowly release clutch brake pedal to start ment 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 5 The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height e Grasp lift lever e 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 t
27. Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions SEAT PAN FIG 3 NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID Operation section for location and function of controls Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position e Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal e Place gearshift lever in neutral position e Rolltractor forward off skid e Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Op eration section for location and function of controls AWARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects e Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com pleted e Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline e Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake e Place gear shift lever in neutral position e Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position e Starttheengine After engine has started move throttle control to idle position e Depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position and hold
28. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear e Slowly release clutch brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid e Apply brake to stop tractor set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position e Turn ignition key to OFF position Continue with the instructions that follow ASSEMBLY 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 e Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly 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 are 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 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC TOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE HEVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery i
29. R D 13 136518 15 145212 17 180641 26 126847X 28 19131416 29 17060612 30 76020412 32 130465 36 155099 37 152927 38 140045X428 39 19183812 40 7810H 41 100711L 42 145054X428 43 121749X 44 180640 46 121232 47 183226 51 73540400 54 71130420 65 160367 67 172110618 68 169827 71 175146 82 169835 85 133835 88 175118 91 175553 DESCRIPTION Wheel Steering Axle Asm Spindle Asm LH Spindle Asm RH Bearing Race Thrust Harden Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Ring Klip t5304 75 Bearing Col Strg Blk Link Drag Washer Lock Hcl Spr 3 8 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Unf Spacer earing Axle Front Hexflange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Bushing Link Drag Blk LR Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech Bushing Strg 5 8 Id Dash Screw Cap Wheel Steer Ayp Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24un Adaptor Wheel Strg Boot Dash Mtl Steering Blk Washer 25 32 X 1 1 4 X 16 Ga Extension Steering Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk Fitting Grease Nut Crownlock 1 4 28 Bolt Hex 1 4 28 Unf x 1 1 4 Gr 8 Spacer Brace Axle Bolt RDHD SQNK 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 Brace Axle Steering Asm Bracket Susp Chassis Front Fastener Christmas Tree Bolt Shoulder 7 16 20 Clip Steering NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm 35 REPAIR PARTS ENGINE KEY PART NO NO 1 170551 2 17720408 Gu Else 4 13735
30. S Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 100 40 F 20 0 30 32 40 60 80 C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE FIG 10 16 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 10 and 11 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet service classification SF SJ e Be sure tractor is on level surface e Oil will drain more freely when w
31. and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE e Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and en gage parking brake e Place gear shift lever in neutral position Therear wheels mustlock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward If the rear wheels rotate the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE e Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and en gage parking brake e Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod e If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A e HRoadtesttractorfor proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Replace brake pads or contact a qualified service center WITH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED JAM NUT OPERATING ARM TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 22 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL e Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers e Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler e Remove b
32. arm e Catch oil in a suitable container e Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil e Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting OIL DRAIN VALVE CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION YELLOW CAP FIG 11 e Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning counterclockwise e To open pull out on the drain valve e After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown e Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the bottom fitting of the drain valve e Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this man ual e Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig 12 Remove any dust dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating e Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube assembly off engine e
33. bstacles e Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope e Follow the manufacturers recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability e Useextracare with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine e Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction e Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose trac tion disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never
34. d below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows e With engine not running move throttle control lever from slow to choke position Slowly move lever from choke to fast position e Check that holes in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line up If holes A are not aligned loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned Tighten clamp screw securely GOVERNOR GOVERNOR CONTROL LEVER CONTROL HOLES A THROTTLE CABLE FIG 29 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Thecarburetorhas been presetatthe factory and adjustment should notbe necessary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment see engine manual High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust dam age may result IMPORTANT NEVERTAMPERWITHTHE ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more WARNING Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building
35. e your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems e f possible store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt e Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVERTRACTORWHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration CAUSE Out of fuel Engine not CHOKED properly Engine flooded Bad spark plug Dirty air filter Dirty fuel filter Water in fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Dirty air filter Bad spark plug Weak or dead battery Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Clutch brake pedal not depressed Attachment clutch is engaged Weak or dead battery Blown fuse Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty ignition switch Faulty solenoid or starter Faulty operator presence switch es 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Weak or dead battery Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Fault
36. ear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required SAFETY RULES Asate Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could over turn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible WARNING In order to prevent ac cidenta
37. elt downward from around engine pulley e Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep ers e Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor BELT INSTALLATION e Carefully work new belt down between transaxle belt keepers and onto the input pulley e Slide belt into the center span keeper e Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top groove of engine pulley Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER in this sec tion of manual ENGINE PULLEY CLUTCHING STATIONARY IDLER CENTER SPAN KEEPER TRANSAXLE PULLEY FIG 22 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See Fig 23 The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral N lock gate position The adjustment is preset at the factory however if adjustment is needed proceed as follows e sure transaxle is in neutral NOTE When the tractor rear wheels move freely the transaxle is in neutral e Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS e Position the gear shift lever in the neutral posi tion e Tighten adjustment bolt securely NOTE If additional clearance is needed to getto adjustment bolt move mower deck height
38. emove battery from tractor e Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery e Firstconnect RED battery cable to positive terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely Slide terminal cover over terminal e Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative ter minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely SEAT PAN TERMINAL COVER POSITIVE RED CABLE BLACK CABLE FIG 27 10 REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood e Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill e Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill e Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting e Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY 1959 Fig 28 Raise hood e headlight wire connector e Standin front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor e To replace reverse above procedure 23 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 29 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as describe
39. eplace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 14 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required e With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions e Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned e Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline 18 FILTER CLEANING e Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter e Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc e Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans mission are covered to keep water out Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST MENTS Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Place attachment clutc
40. ft link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Threefullturns of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 e Recheck measurements after adjusting BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND BOTTOM EDGE FIG 16 FIG 17 FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 18 and 19 IMPORTANT DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its high est position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown e Before making any necessary adjustments check that both front links are equal in length e If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link e lower front of mower loosen nut on both front links an equal number of turns e When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than 20 rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of turns The two front links must remain equal in length e Whendistance D is 1 8 to 1
41. g mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mow ing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by se lecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE 5 Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners 5 SS Sharpen Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Jo 0 uU4 Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V Belts Check Engine Level Change Engine Oil with oil filter o v v Change Engine Oil without oil filter Clean Air Filter Clean Air Screen Inspect Muffler Spark Arrester Replace Oil Filter If equipped Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge lt 5 5 Replace Fuel Filter 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil in high ambient temperatures 4 Not required if equipped with maintenance free battery 2
42. h in DISENGAGED position Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped Turn ignition key to STOP and remove key Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig 15 Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor e Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED posi tion e Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position e Roll belt off engine pulley e Remove small retainer spring and remove clutch spring off pulley bolt e Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket e Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by re moving retainer spring e Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs e Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raiselift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor FLAT WASHER CLUTCH SPRING SMALL RETAINER SPRING CLUTCH SPRING RETAINER SPRING IX ANTI SWAY BAR COLLAR HOUSING GUIDE LARGE RETAINER SPRING FIG 15 IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRAC TOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig 15 e Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position e Slide mower under tract
43. he blade tip with the engine notrunning These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions height of grass and types of grass being mowed e The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2 1 2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months For healthier and better looking lawns mow often and after moderate growth e For best cutting performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height move OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig 6 Yourtractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine e Select desired height of cut e Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher mowers so equipped orthe deflector shield in place ATTACHMENT LIFT LE VER HIGH POSITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER DISENGAGED POSITION SHIELD FIG 6 TO OPERATE ON HILLS i the slowest speed before starting up or down ills e Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills e f slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position e If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal
44. he operator A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearestauthorizedservice center department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE oie sic ictu tiun 14 18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 19 23 STORAGE 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 26 REPAIR 28 43 s orans 45 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel SS 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge C 1 Lock Steering Wheel Washer 1 2 Insert Steering Boot 8 Steering 1 Bolt i 1 Extension Steering Wheel Shaft Adapter 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet Wa 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 1 2 20 V ULLA 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 2 1 2 wrenches Pliers 1 9 16 wrench
45. ight 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery Fuse 20 AMP Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign Key Ign Harness Ign Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Adapter Ammeter Protection Wire Loop Cover Terminal Battery NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1538D CHASSIS chassis pl It stlt 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1538D CHASSIS KEY PART NO NO 1 174619 2 176554 3 17060612 5 155272 9 168336X010 10 72140608 11 174996 12 145660 13 172105 010 14 17490608 17 159639 428 18 184921 24 174780616 25 19131312 26 173800600 28 179101 29 140273 599 30 169468X428 31 136619 33 179716 428 34 179717 428 35 172110606 37 17490508 38 175710 51 73800400 52 19091416 53 144697 54 161464 55 144696 57 74780412 64 154798 142 175702 145 156524 206 170165 207 17670508 208 17670608 209 17000612 212 156229 5479J DESCRIPTION Chassis Drawbar Stretch Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Bumper Hood Dash Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Slkscr Dash RH Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Bumper Hood Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc X 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 Unc Grille Lens Asm Lens Grille Private Label Fender Bracket Fender Repl 109873x Footrest Pnt LH
46. ight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill e For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Maintenance section of this manual e To change engine oil see the Maintenance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded 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 CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame A IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING OPERATION CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during stor age Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions fo
47. instructions supplied with balancer NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are not e Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced CENTER HOLE MAINTENANCE BATTERY Yourtractorhas a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use However periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life e Keep battery and terminals clean e Keep battery bolts tight e Keep small vent holes open e Recharge at 6 10 amperes for 1 hour NOTE The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to leak power e Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat tery cable and remove battery from tractor e Rinse the battery with plain water and dry e Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright e Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly e Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual V BELT
48. l starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug WARNING Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor WARNING Tow only the attach ments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dan gerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and cer tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals knowntothe State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE OIL TYPE API SF SJ OIL CAPACITY SPARK PLUG GAP 030 GROUND SPEED MPH TIRE PRESSURE CHARGING SYSTEM BATTERY SAFETY RULES reinen reis PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ASSEMBLY cett nione MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 25 GALLONS
49. low or components parts thereof Please refer to the applicable manufacturer s warranty on these items Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by Electrolux Home Products Battery Warranty On products equipped with a Battery we will replace without charge to you any battery which we find to be defective in manufacture during the first ninety 90 days of ownership After ninety 90 days we will exchange the Battery charging you 1 12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month from the date of the original sale Battery must be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and main tained in accordance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to normal wear of the product Exclusions Excluded from this Warranty are belts blades blade adapters normal wear normal adjustments standard hardware and normal maintenance In the
50. ned 2 72140506 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 55 133840 Idler Arm Assembly 3 138017 Bracket Asm Fr Sway Bar 56 165723 Spacer Retainer 4 169970 Bracket Deck Sway Bar 38 42 67 106932X Knob 5 4939M Retainer Spring 68 144200 V Belt 42 Mower 6 178024 Bar Sway Deck 69 76020312 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 3 4 8 850857 Bolt 3 8 24 x 1 25 Grade 8 86 7631 Runner LH 9 10030600 Washer Lock 3 8 87 128772 Runner RH 10 140296 Washer Hardened 88 19111216 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga The following blades are available 89 19131612 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 12 Ga 11 134148 Blade 38 Mulching STD For 96 74930620 Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Mulcher mulching mowers only 97 73930600 Nut Centerlock 3 8 16 Unc 139774 Blade 38 Mulching Premium For 107 133502 Spacer Retainer better wear when mulching 108 133503 Stiffener Arm 138497 Blade 38 Hi Lift For bagging and 109 74760640 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 discharging 110 142587 Upstop Deck Front 38 13 137645 Shaft Assembly Mandrel Vented 113 17060512 Screw 5 16 1 x 3 4 Includes Key Number 6 122 131289 Rod Brake LH 14 128774 Housing Mandrel Vented 123 169971 Rod Brake RH 15 110485X Bearing Ball Mandrel 146 165891 Bolt Carriage Idler 16 174493 Stripper Vented Mower Deck 148 169022 Spring Return Idler 19 132827 Bolt Shoulder 149 165898 Retainer Spring Yellow 21 73680500 Nut 150 19091216 Washer 9 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 23 137607 Bracket Mower Deflector 151 169670 Bracket Clutch Cable 24 1053
51. op engine and remove keys before dismounting e Turn off blades when not mowing e Stop engine before removing grass catcher or un clogging chute e Mow only in daylight or good artificial light e Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs e Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road Ways e Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck e Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower re lated injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury e Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage ll SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it DO e Mow up and down slopes not across e Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc e Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide o
52. or with deflector shield to right side of tractor e Lower lift lever to its lowest position e Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainer springs e Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs e Connect anti swaybar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring e Pushclutch cable housing guide into bracket slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring e Place flat washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt and secure with small retainer spring e Install belt onto engine pulley SMALL RETAINER SPRING 7 To gt SQUARE HOLE ENGINE PULLEY RETAINER SPRINGS BOTH SIDES DEFLECTOR SHIELD SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Figs 16 and 17 e Raise mower to its highest position Atthe midpoint of both sides of mower measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground Distance A on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1 4 of each other e If adjustment is necessary make adjustment on one side of mower only e To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen li
53. ow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill Poulan
54. r additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE See Fig 5 When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine e Siton seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake e Place gear shift lever in neutral position Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED position e Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below e nsertkey into ignition and turn key clockwise to START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start after several attempts move throttle control to fast position wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above e When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast position The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below e When engine starts allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke
55. s properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling V Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Y Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS 4 Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline J Become familiar with all controls their location and J 4 55 function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning L N oH REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ol OG d ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED 5 cat i M E OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT CLUTCH ENGAGED
56. se fasteners CATED USE ONLY A DRY POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY 14 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any main tenance BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear then brake must be adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual e Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber e Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are work ing properly If your tractor does not function as described repair the problem immediately e engine should not start unless the clutch brake pedalis fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in the disengaged position e Whenthe engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine e When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat sho
57. t blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Obstruction in clutch mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel Engine speed too slow Travel speed too fast Wet grass Mower deck not level Low uneven tire air pressure Worn bent or loose blade Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Mower drive belt worn Blades improperly installed Improper blades used Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 its Switch is OFF Bulb s or lamp s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 26 np PF D ooouoomrivo CORRECTION Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower
58. teries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE sec tion of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES e Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis e Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery e Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery e cable last from both batteries WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY FIG 25 REPLACING BATTERY See Figs 26 and 27 WARNING Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connect ing battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acci dental grounding SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS e seat pan to raised position e Disconnect BLACK battery cable firstthen RED battery cable and carefully r
59. ttery terminals Check all wiring Check replace ignition switch Check replace solenoid or starter Contact an authorized service center department Recharge or replace battery Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace solenoid or starter Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screen fins Clean replace muffler Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Replace blade mandrel Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight s not working if so equipped Battery will not charge Engine backfires when turning engine OFF CAUSE 1 Faulty operator safety presence control system Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Ben
60. uld shut off the engine e attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 8 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades e Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer se curing blade e Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY e Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown e Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED 15 MANDREL ASSEMBLY TRAILING EDGE UP CENTER LOCK WASHER 2 FLAT WASHER BLADE BOLT GRADE 8 A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD FIG 8 TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 9 NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An un balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine e blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grind ing wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower e To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the
61. with an operator presence sens ing switch When engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine e Depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position and hold e Place parking brake lever in ENGAGED position and release pressure from clutch brake pedal Pedal should remain in BRAKE position Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED POSITION THROTTLE CHOKE Ese p IGNITION KEY 7 DISENGAGED Ce POSITION PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION EET PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED POSITION BRAKE 2 POSITION CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL DRIVE POSITION FIG 5 STOPPING See Fig 5 MOWER BLADES e stop mower blades move attachment clutch lever to DISENGAGED position GROUND DRIVE e To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position e Move gearshift lever to neutral position ENGINE e 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 e Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use e Never use choke to stop engine 11 vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH
62. y solenoid or starter Cutting too much grass too fast Throttle in CHOKE position Dirty air filter Low oil level dirty oil Faulty spark plug Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Water in fuel DO NO RG ND Spark plug wire loose Dirty engine air screen fins Dirty clogged muffler Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Worn bent or loose blade Bent blade mandrel Loose damaged part s SD 25 Build up of grass leaves and trash under mower c 10 ROO mut NOahon gt fo Or Sor Boo ce 0 0 E OX Os Oc E CORRECTION Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Depress clutch brake pedal Disengage attachment clutch Recharge or replace battery Replace fuse Clean ba

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