Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PD22PH48STB Poulan Pro
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02153 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PD22PH48STB LA WN TRACTOR Always W ear Eye Protection During Operation W ARNING: Read this Owner's Manual and fol low all W arnings and Safety In struc tions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury . IMPOR T ANT MANUAL Do Not Throw A way 191186 01.
2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instr uctions in the manual and on the machine bef ore star ting. • Only allow responsib le adults, who are f amiliar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine . • Clear the area of objects such as rocks , toys , wire, etc.
3 W ARNING: In order to prevent ac ci - den tal starting when setting up, trans- port ing, ad just ing or making repair s, 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 Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter : 4.0 Pints W/O Filter : 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040") Ground Speed (MPH): F orward: 0 – 5.
5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS Mower Gauge Wheels (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Clevis Pins (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolts Nose Rol.
6 HO W T O SET UP Y OUR TRA CT OR CHECK B A TTER Y (See Fig. 2) • Lift hood to raised position. • If this batter y is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge batter y f or minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
7 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 3 2466 02464 SEA T P AN SHOULDER BOL T ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLA T W ASHER SEA T INST ALL SEA T (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat bef ore tightening adjustment knob. • Remov e adjustment knob and fl at washer secur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside f or assembly of seat to tractor .
8 02510 INST ALL MO WER AND DRIVE BEL T (See Figs. 6 and 7) Be sure tractor is on le vel surf ace and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park- ing brak e. • Cut and remo ve ties secur ing anti-sw ay bar and belts. Swing anti-s wa y bar to left side of mower deck.
9 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tr actor were ov er infl ated at the factory f or shipping pur poses. Correct tire pressure is impor tant f or best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual.
10 These symbols ma y appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Lear n and understand their mean- ing. OPERA TION DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models.
11 ELAPSED TIME AMPS 60 0 60 HOURS 1/10 000000000 0 02527 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 familiarize y ourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments.
12 OPERA TION CA UTION: Alwa ys stop tractor com- plete ly , as described abo ve, bef ore leav- ing the operator's position; to empty grass catcher , etc. 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.
13 OPERA TION T O OPERA TE MO WER (See Fig. 10) Y our tractor is equipped with an oper ator presence sensing s witch. Any attempt b y the operator to leav e the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.
14 OPERA TION T O ST AR T ENGINE (See Fig. 7) When star ting the engine f or the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take e xtra cranking time to mov e fuel from the tank to the engine. • Be sure freewheel control is in the tr ansmission en gaged position.
15 OPERA TION FIG. 12 00272 PURGE TRANSMISSION CA UTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel le ver while the engine is run- ning. T o ensure proper operation and perf or mance, it is rec om - mend ed that the transmission be purged bef ore operating tractor f or the fi rst time.
16 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 Cartridge Replace .
17 MAINTENANCE TRA CT OR Alwa ys obser v e safety rules when perf or ming any main- te nance. BRAKE OPERA TION If tractor requires more than six (6) f eet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear , then brak e must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Ser vice and Ad just ments section of this manual).
18 MAINTENANCE 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 stubbor n dried gum fi bers. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission f an and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.
19 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spar k 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 very 100 hours of operation, whichev er occurs fi rst.
20 02565 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 18 T O REMO VE MO WER (See Fig. 18) • Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GAGED” position. • If equipped, turn height adjustment knob to low est set ting. • Lower mo wer to its low est position. • Disengage belt tension rod from lock br acket.
21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MANDREL FIG. 21 FIG. 22 FIG. 20 LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT 01553 SUSPENSION ARM 02517 BO TH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQU AL IN LENGTH TRUN NION FRONT PLA TE AS SEM BL Y NUT “C” NUT “D” 02516 FRONT -T O-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs .
22 02515 02513 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS L.H. MANDREL CENTER MANDREL IDLER PULLEY R.H. MAN DREL CO VER SPRING FIG. 24 SEC OND ARY IDLER ARM SEC OND ARY SPRING ARM T O REPLA CE MO WER DRIVE BEL T MO WER DRIVE BEL T REMO V AL (See Fig. 23) • P ar k tractor on a le vel surface .
23 02537 TRANSMISSION REMO V AL/RE PLA CE MENT Should your tr ansmission require removal f o r service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and bef ore operating the tractor . See “PURGE TRANS MIS SION” in the Operation section of this manual.
24 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 29 0217 9 HEX BOL T KEPS NUT POSITIVE (RED) CABLE NEGA TIVE (BLA CK) CABLE TERMINAL GU ARD TERMINAL A CCESS DOOR REPLA CING B A TTER Y (See Fig. 29) CA UTION: Do not shor t battery ter mi - nals by allo wing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time.
25 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 30 T O REMO VE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 30) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector . • Stand in front of tractor . Grasp hood at sides, tilt to ward engine and lift off of tractor . • T o replace, re verse abov e procedures.
26 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor for 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.
27 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 sev eral minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spar k plug.
28 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, s witches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutc h depar tment.
LIMITED W ARRANTY The Manuf acturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manuf actured is free from defects in materi- als and work man ship.
15 DEGREES MAX. F O L D A L O N G D O T T E D L IN E T H IS IS A 15 D E G R E E S L O 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.
Y our POULAN PRO product has been expertly en gi neered and carefully manu fac tured to rigid quality stan dards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. FOR SER VICE OR REPLACEMENT P AR TS: 1.
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