Poulan Pro 190785 Owner's Manual

15.5 hp 38 inch lawn tractor

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MODEL NO. PO15538B
15.5 HP 38 Inch
Lawn Tractor
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297
For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
190785 02.04.04 RD
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 MODEL NO. PO15538B 15.5 HP 38 Inch Lawn Tractor For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 190785 02.04.04 RD PRINTED IN U.S.A.
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING 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.
  • Page 3 Safe 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. Al ways look down and behind before and while backing.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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: 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: Reverse: Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 12 PSI Charging System: 3 Amps Battery...
  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Lock Washer 1/2 Steering Wheel Insert Steering Boot Steering (1) Bolt Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Large Flat Washer...
  • Page 6: 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.
  • Page 7: How To Set Up Your Tractor

    HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. • Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se cur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for as sem bly of seat to tractor. •...
  • Page 8 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled.
  • Page 9: Operation

    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE FUEL OVER TEMP LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or...
  • Page 10 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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL...
  • Page 11 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while op- erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses.
  • Page 12: Before Starting The Engine

    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. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.
  • Page 13: Operation

    CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids during stor- age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
  • Page 14: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. 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 Ad just ments section of this manual).
  • Page 16 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient 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. •...
  • Page 17 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum fi bers. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi...
  • Page 18: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, 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. •...
  • Page 19: To Level Mower Housing

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Push clutch cable housing guide into bracket, slide col- lar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring. • Place fl at washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt and secure with small retainer spring. •...
  • Page 20: To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 18) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GAGED” po si tion. •...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 20) Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BELT REMOVAL - •...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - • BLACK cable fi rst from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. • RED cable last from both batteries. WEAK OR DEAD FULLY CHARGED BATTERY BATTERY FIG. 22 REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 23 and 24) WARNING: Do not short battery ter mi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 25) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE...
  • Page 24: 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 trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl...
  • Page 25: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. Engine fl ooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air fi lter. Dirty fuel fi lter. 7. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjustment.
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel.
  • Page 27: Schematic

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO15538B SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT “MAKE” M+G+A1 NONE RUN/LIGHT B+A1 A2+L B+A1 NONE START B + S + A1 NONE BATTERY FUSE CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE BLACK BLACK ATT'MENT CLUTCH BLACK...
  • Page 28: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO15538B ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO15538B ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 176689 Box Battery 176138 Switch Interlock 183759 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga. 11"red 146147 Cable Battery 175158...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO15538B CHASSIS Chassis-Elite_Basic_LT_5...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO15538B CHASSIS PART DESCRIPTION 174620 Chassis 176554 Drawbar, Stretch 155272 Bumper, Hood/Dash 174643X014 Saddle Silkscreen 155138 Clip Retainer Slide-On 168347X011 Dash 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel Dash LH 179174X010 Panel Slkscr Dash RH 74180512 Screw Mach TRHD 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 73510500...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO15538B DRIVE drive-saddle_33...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO15538B DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - Transaxle Dana Model D4360-139 (Order parts from transaxle manu- facturer) 146682 Spring Return Brake 123666X Pulley Transaxle 18"tires 12000028 Ring Retainer # 5100-62 121520X Strap Torque 30 Degrees RH 17000512...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO15538B STEERING steering_pl.lt_46...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO15538B STEERING PART DESCRIPTION 140044X428 Wheel Steering 175131 Axle Asm 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 3366R...
  • Page 36: Optional Equipment

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO15538B ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT PART DESCRIPTION 170551 Control Th/ch Flag 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 - - - - - - - - Engine, B&S 282H07 (Order parts from engine manufac- turer) 137352 Muffl...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO15538B SEAT seat_lt.bolt_1 PART DESCRIPTION 175389 Seat 140551 Bracket Seat Pivot 71110616 Bolt Hex 3/8 - 16 x 1 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x10 Ga. 145006 Clip Push-In Hinged 73800600 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/8 - 16 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 17000616...
  • Page 38 158168 Decal Ins Str Wh 158166 Decal Fender WHEELS & TIRES 4,10 PART 188977 188978 145005 157163 136832 138311 190785 190786 PART 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X624 Rim assembly, 6"front 278H 9040H 106108X624 Rim assembly, 8" rear 106268X 7152J 104757X428 Cap, Hub Axle 144334 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO15538B MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159461 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger 159476 Shaft Asm Lift RH 188822 Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 109413X Grip Handle Bicycle Matte Blk 124526X...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO15538B MOWER DECK 38_deck-manual_2...
  • Page 41: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO15538B MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 170280 Mower Housing Assembly 72140506 Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 169970 Bracket Deck Sway Bar 38"/42" 4939M Retainer Spring 178024 Bar Sway Deck 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr.
  • Page 42: Warranty

    The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi- als and work man ship. 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 fi...
  • Page 43 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. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.

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