Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 183981 Poulan
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MODEL NO . PO1538C 15 HP 38 Inc h La wn T ractor F or P ar ts and Ser vice, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 F or T echnical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 183981 Re v .
2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and f ollow all instructions in the manual and on the machine bef ore star ting. • Only allow responsib le adults, who are familiar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks , toys, wire , etc.
3 WA R N I N G : In order to prevent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug. W ARNING: Do not coast do wn a hill in neutral, you ma y lose control of the tractor .
4 PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS GASOLINE CAP ACITY 1.25 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAP ACITY : 3 PINTS SP ARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORW ARD: 1st 1.
5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Steering Boot Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Bolt (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys (1) Lock Washer 1/2 Steerin.
6 ASSEMBL Y T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A sock et wrench set will make assembly easier . Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (2) 1/2" wrenches Pliers (1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge Ut.
7 ASSEMBL Y T O ROLL TRA CT OR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion section for location and function of con trols) • Press lift le ver plunger and raise attachment lift le ver to its highest po si tion. • Release parking brake b y depressing clutch/brak e ped al.
8 ASSEMBL Y ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE Y OU OPERA TE AND ENJO Y Y OUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH T O ASSURE THA T Y OU RE CEIVE THE BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SA TISF ACTION FR OM THIS QU A L ITY PRODUCT . PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLO WING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions hav e been completed.
9 OPERA TION These symbols ma y appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Lear n and understand their meaning. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models on.
10 OPERA TION KNO W Y OUR TRA CT OR READ THIS O WNER'S MANU AL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR TRA CT OR Compare the illustrations with y our tractor to f amiliar ize y ourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Sav e this manual f or future ref erence.
11 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thrown into the e yes, which can result in severe e ye dam age. Al ways wear saf ety glass es or eye shields while op- erating your tractor or per fo r m ing any adjustments or repair s.
12 OPERA TION T O OPERA TE MO WER (See Fig. 6) Y our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing s witch. Any attempt by the operator to lea ve the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut.
13 OPERA TION MO WING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mow er hous ing is attached to tractor . • Mow er should be properly le veled for best mowing per- fo r mance. See “TO LEVEL MO WER HOUSING” in the Ser vice and Adjustments section of this manual.
14 MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartri.
15 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMO V AL (See Fig. 8) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades . • Remove b lade bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se- cur ing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up tow ards deck as shown.
16 MAINTENANCE ENGINE LUBRICA TION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifi cation SF-SJ. Select the oil’ s SAE viscosity grade according to your e xpected operating temperature .
17 MAINTENANCE FIG. 13 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be k ept free of dir t and chaff to prev ent engine dam age from ov erheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re mov e dir t and stubborn dr ied gum fi bers . ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig.
18 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age. SP ARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after e ver y 100 hours of operation, whiche ver occurs fi rst.
19 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS W ARNING: T O A V OID SE RI OUS IN JU R Y , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR ADJUST - MENTS: • Depress clutc h/brake pedal fully and set parking brake . • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment c lutch in “DISENGA GED” position.
20 T O REPLA CE MO WER BLADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 20) The mower b lade dr iv e belt ma y be replaced without tools. P ar k the tractor on le vel surf ace. Engage parking brake . BEL T REMO V AL - • Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GAGED” po si tion.
21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 21 FIG. 22 TO A D JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not hor izontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight f orward, remov e steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.
22 T O ST ART ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA TTER Y (See Fig. 24) WA R N I N G : Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, fl ame and smoking ma te ri als a way fr om bat ter ies. Always wear e ye pro tec tion when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to star t the engine, it should be recharged.
23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 28 T O REMO VE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 27) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector . • Stand in front of tractor . Grasp hood at sides , tilt tow ard engine and lift off of tractor . • T o replace, re verse abo ve procedure.
24 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor f or storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used f or 30 days or more. W ARNING: Ne ver store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reac h an open fl ame or spark.
25 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” proper ly . 2. See “TO ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. W ait sever al minutes bef ore attempting to star t. 4. Bad spark plug.
26 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS PROBLEM CA USE CORRECTION Engine continues to run 1. Faulty oper ator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves corrected, contact an authorized service center/ seat with attachment department.
27 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 SCHEMA TIC BATTERY FUSE IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE WHI.
28 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 48 16 16 22 21 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 ELECTRICAL 52.
29 1 163465 Batter y 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery 16 176138 Switch Interlock 21 175685 Har ness Asm Light W/4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cable Batter y 6 Ga .
30 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 CHASSIS 35 26 35 26 33 10 2 3 3 3 34 208 11 17 29 28 208 13 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 24 26 25 26 25 31 209 24 30 209 209 16 15 209 209 145 37 37 18 5 5 9 8 6 1 206 205 205 38 38 212 chassis-pl.
31 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 CHASSIS KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .
32 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 DRIVE 29 28 112 14 41 38 39 57 51 74 75 78 76 77 25 26 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 212 55 63 116 70 .
33 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - T ransaxle P eerless Model 205.
34 44 51 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR .
35 1 140044X428 Wheel Steering 2 175131 Axle Asm 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bearing Race Thr ust Harden 6 121748X W asher 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga 7 19272016 W asher 27/32 x .
36 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 13 4 72 78 81 3 16 78 23 45 14 38 40 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 ENGINE.
37 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 170551 Control Th/ch Flag 2 17720408 Screw He x Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 3 - - - - - - - - Engine, B&S 282H07 (Order par ts from engine manuf acturer) 4 137352 Muf.
38 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 SEA T KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 127426X Seat 2 140551 Brack et Seat Pivot 3 71110616 Bolt Hex 3/8 - 16 X 1 4 19131610 W asher 13/32 X 1 X10Ga.
39 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 DECALS KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 181251 Decal, Clutch/Brake Eng/F r 3 184768 Decal, Engine HP 4 170563 Decal Warning 6 157140 Decal, Fender Danger English 7 158168 Decal Ins Str Wh 8 172200 Decal, Fender 5 Sp .
40 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 MO WER LIFT 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13.
41 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 MO WER LIFT 1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH 3 105767X Pin Groov e 1 500 Zinc 4 120.
42 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 MO WER DECK 19 86 3 8 4 2 2 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 1 21 2 96 97 29 27 23 26 28 25 24 21 87 88 21 146 31 40 150 45 32 33 .
43 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 MO WER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 170280 Mower Housing Assemb ly 2 72140506 Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 3 138017 Brack et Asm F r .
44 SER VICE NO TES.
45 LIMITED W ARRANTY The Manuf acturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from def ects in materi- als and work man ship.
46 T E C U M S E H ® Issued Jan uar y 1980 Re vised January 1991 T E C U M S E H ® SER VICE POLICY W ARRANTY LIMITED W ARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR PO WER TRAIN COMPONENTS A.
47 15 DEGREES MAX. FO LD A LO N G D O TTED LIN E TH IS IS A 15 D EG R EE SLO P E ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face.
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