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IMPORTANT MANUAL
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PBGT2254
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
Visit our website: www.poulan-pro.com
Do Not Throw Away
02139
WARNING:
Read this Man u al and follow all Warnings and
Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult
in serious in ju ry.
194604 10.19.04 RD
Printed in U.S.A.
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- Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL: PBGT2254 LAWN TRACTOR ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website: www.poulan-pro.com Do Not Throw Away 02139 WARNING: Read this Man u al and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult in serious in ju ry.
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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. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- pairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug... - Page 3 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. •...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 5.0 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: W/O FILTER: 3.75 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION QC12YC (GAP: .040") GROUND SPEED (MPH): Forward Reverse TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI... -
Page 5: Unassembled Parts
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Sleeve Premium Steering Adapter Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Nose Roller Nose Roller Brackets (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1 (4) Adjusting Bars Steering Wheel Insert (4) Retainer Springs (2) Flanged Pins Keys Retainer... -
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 INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- ing.
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Page 8: Install Mower And Drive Belt
TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 6) • Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower mounting brack ets as shown. Tighten securely. NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are po si tioned in tab holes in mower brackets. •... -
Page 9: Assembly
IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. • Engage belt tension rod on locking bracket. CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly. • Raise attachment lift lever to highest position. •... -
Page 10: Operation
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. REVERSE NEUTRAL REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) OIL PRESSURE FUEL OVER TEMP LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED LIGHTS ON FREE WHEEL... - Page 11 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 location of various controls and adjustments. Save this man ual for future reference. CHOKE CON TROL THROTTLE CONTROL CLUTCH/...
- Page 12 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 13 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 10) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.
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Page 14: Before Starting The Engine
• If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position. • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake. • Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and range shift lever to low (L) position. - Page 15 • The attachments can be used during the engine warm- up period and may require the choke con trol be pulled out slight ly. 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.
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Page 16: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS 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 17: Maintenance
TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed. - Page 18 TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) NOTE: We do not recommend sharp en ing 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 even tual damage to mower and engine.
- Page 19 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 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year.
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Page 20: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. •... - Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link ad just ment nut on that side. • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link ad just ment nut on that side.
- Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL • Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. • Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket. CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded.
- Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See Fig. 25) The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop as required.
- Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRACTOR V-BELT DRIVE SCHEMATIC VIEWED FROM L.H. SIDE OF TRACTOR ENGINE CLUTCHING PULLEY FLAT IDLER ABOVE MIDSPAN V-IDLER BELT KEEPER BELT KEEPER BELT TWISTS ENGINE PULLEY V-IDLER AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOM 1428 FIG. 27 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or re place ment, it should be purged after reinstallation and before op er at ing the tractor.
- Page 25 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. 29 REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 30) WARNING: Do not short battery ter- mi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the...
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Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: Trou Ble Shoot Ing
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine dies when 1. Reverse operation system tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while into reverse mower or other attachment is engaged. Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven... -
Page 29: 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 30 SERVICE NOTES...
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- Page 33 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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Page 34: Parts And Service
Model Number/Manufacturer's I.D. Number b. Description of part. For Techical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 For a Parts Manual, go to our website: www.poulan-pro.com/support.asp NOTE: Electrolux Home Products provides parts and service through its au thor ized dis tribu tors and dealers;...