Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PC1538D Poulan Pro
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i OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. PC1538D 15 HP 38 Inch Lawn Tractor Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 | Poulan 187581 3.
SAFETY RULES _i SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS ,_ IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING"I_ACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDSAND FEET AND T!_=_/VlNG OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULTIN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
SAFETY RULES Asafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers A 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.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: W/Filter 3.5 Pints W/O Filter 3.0 Pints SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: ,030") GROUND SPEED (MPH): TIRE PRESSURE: CHARGING SYSTEM: BA'FrERY: FORWARD: 1st 1.
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Shaft (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering Boot (1) Locknut 1/2-20 ® (1) Locknut.
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.
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. • Pivot seat upward and remove fromthecardboard pack- ing.
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. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N H L Ikl REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE .
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.
OPERATION 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 vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) Your tractor 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. • Select desired height of cut.
OPERATION CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasehol 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.
MAINTENANCE M..NTEN.NCE SC.EOULE FILL IN DATES _ AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE _.,_ _'_'-_J"__-7_'_- _ -J_O'_-- ..... _" £'_"J_'r_£-_"_--4_/_=t_&q.
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).
MAINTENANCE BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. Keep battery and terminals clean. Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open.
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.
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 Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
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 clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tiros are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual).
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS R...SUSPEHS,O. ARM MANDREL ENGINE PULLEY PULLEY SPRING IDLER 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.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) posi- tion. Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position. _.._GEARSHIFTLEVER ADJUSTMENT BOLT NEUTRAL LOCK GATE FIG.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Lift seat pan to raised position. Disconnect BLACK batterycable firstthen RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery. First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown.
STORAGE ENGINE 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 where fumes may reach an open flame orspark.
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 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not"CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment dutch engaged Poorcut-uneven Mower blades will not rotat_ Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so.equipped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1.
SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538D RED BATFERY BLACK /7 ) I RED _ -_ )G AI( IGNITION SWITCH .Eo FUSE ° I I I WHI33E i O , (_11 -- i I L ....... J CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) BLACK BLACK _f' METER SOLENOID STARTER BLACK WHITE SEAT SWITCH , .
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538D ELECTRICAL 41 27 [ 25 22 26 ¢. / I I I I I I I I I I I I I I It I I I I I ,16 I I 16_ i / t I I t t 29 I 28 I / / ,% ¢ / /I / / / / 28.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538D ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery 16 176138 Switch Interlock 21 175685 .
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538D CHASSIS 208 30 207 26 33 IO 25 5 53 51 52 29 12 28 208 206 35 34 26 chassis-pl.lt_stlt_50 30.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PC1538D CHASSIS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 2 176554 3 17060612 5 155272 9 168336X010 10 72140608 11 174996 12 145660 13 172105X010 14 17490608 17 159639.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PC1538D DRIVE 77 37 116 150 48 26 27 drive-fender.stlt_22 32.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PC1538D DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 2 146682 3 123666X 4 12000028 5 121520X 6 17060512 8 165619 10 76020416 11 105701X 13 74550412 14 1OO40.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PC1538D STEERING _39 ¢ / I 36 17 68 67 67 67 34.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PC1538D STEERING KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140044X428 2 175131 3 169840 4 169839 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 175121 11 10040600 12 7394.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538D ENGINE 2 3 81 13 4 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 13 14 16 23 29 31 32 31 40 78 '33 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538D SEAT KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 PART NO. 127426X 140551 71110616 19131610 145006 73800600 124181X 17000616 19131614 182493 121246X 121248X KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Seat Pivot Bolt Hex 3/8 - 16 X 1 Washer 13/32 X 1 X10Ga.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538D DECALS 9 7 12 1 14 6 8 15 3 17 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 187580 Decal, NPR Replace 3 184768 Decal, Engine HP 4 170563 Decal, Warning 6 157140 Decal, Fender Danger English 7 158168 Decal, Ins StrWh 8 172200 Decal, Fender 5 Sp.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PC1538D 13 11 , 12 I 19 I MOWER LIFT 5 2 13 13 13_ 32 2O 2O 15 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 109413X 8.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538D MOWER DECK 68 3 S 'J" J 6 4 - 9 16 J 13_ 4O 2 29 27 S _..,.._,- 10.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PC1538D MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170280 2 72140506 3 138017 4 169970 5 4939M 6 178024 8 850857 9 10030600 10 140296 11 134148 13 139774 138497 137645 14 12877.
LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi- als and workmanship.
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
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