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Poulan Pro PR22H48STA Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT MANUAL
Do Not Throw Away
179075 Rev. 2 7.15.01 TR
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 179075 Rev. 2 7.15.01 TR 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 THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 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. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 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 RC12YC (GAP: .040") GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 0 – 5.5 REVERSE: 0 –...

  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Steering Wheel Adapter Wheel Insert Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Mower (2) Flanged Pins (1) Front Plate Assembly (2) Retainer Springs (single loop) (5) Retainer Springs (4) Adjusting Bars Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension...

  • 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.
  • Page 7 INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing.
  • Page 8 TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5) • Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 gauge washers, and nose roller between deck mounting brackets as shown. Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown. • Install hex bolts and lock nuts as shown. Tighten hardware securely.
  • Page 9 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. CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled.

  • Page 10: Operation

    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF FUEL CHOKE ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED IGNITION DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY OPERATION REVERSE FORWARD...
  • 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 locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. THROTTLE CONTROL BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT...
  • Page 12 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 operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

  • Page 13: To Operate On Hills

    TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) 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.

  • Page 14: Before Starting The Engine

    BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level.
  • Page 15 PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel- oped during shipping of your tractor.

  • Page 16: Customer Responsibilities

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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 Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- 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 Adjustments section of this manual).

  • Page 18: Clean Air Screen

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power. • Remove terminal guard. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. •...
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds.

  • Page 20: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. •...

  • Page 21: To Replace Mower Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND GROUND LINE FIG. 20 SUSPENSION FIG. 21 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.

  • Page 22: To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly. • Reconnect R.H. suspension arm to rear deck bracket with retainer spring. • Reassemble R.H. mandrel cover. • Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Disconnect clutch wire harness. • Remove clutch locator. • Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. • Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades. •...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 31) CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged.
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 34) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: •...

  • 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. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjustment. Hard to start Dirty air filter.
  • Page 28 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 Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR22H48STA SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE BLACK IGNITION SWITCH GREEN BLUE FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID 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 WHITE CLUTCH / BRAKE...

  • Page 30: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR22H48STA ELECTRICAL D .C...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR22H48STA ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 UNC X 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt, BTR FRT 1/4-20 x 7.5 150109 Hold Down Battery, Front 145769 Nut, Push, Nylon 153664...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR22H48STA CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR22H48STA CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x3/4 163976X428 Dash 167203 Panel Dash Lh 167202 Panel Dash Rh 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 175259X428 Hood 162026 Plate Battery...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR22H48STA DRIVE 227 218 19 24...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR22H48STA DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Transaxle (See Breakdown) Hydro gear Model 323-0510 174367 Clutch Elec 74490544 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5 73800500 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 5/16-18 Unc...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR22H48STA STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR22H48STA STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel Steering 172393 Axle Cast Lt Machined 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR22H48STA ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR22H48STA ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 164067 Control Throttle - - - - - - - - Engine, Briggs Model 407777 (Order parts from engine mfg.) 149723 Muffler Asm Twin Lo-Tone 159955 Pipe Exhaust LH Intek...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR22H48STA SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 171684 Seat 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 19131610 Washer Flat 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga. 145006 Clip Push-In 73800600 Nut Hex w/Ins.
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR22H48STA DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 164095 Decal Dash 176303 Decal Fender Auto 176273 Decal Hood LH 177756 Decal Side Panel 170852 Decal HP Engine 173587 Decal Reflector Rh 173589 Decal Reflector Lh 170563 Decal Warning Mower...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR22H48STA MOWER LIFT...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR22H48STA MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159461 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger 159476 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 138284 Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR22H48STA MOWER DECK...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR22H48STA MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 174348 Deck Weldment Mower 48 138017 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 4939M Retainer Spring 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Bar) 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade 173920 Blade 174360 Shaft Asm. w/Lower Bearing 174356 Mandrel Asm.

  • Page 46: Warranty

    The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship. 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 find to be defective due to materials or workmanship.

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