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IMPORTANT MANUAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:
279370
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
Do Not Throw Away
02478
WARNING:
Read this Owner's Man u al and follow all
Warnings and Safety Instructions. Fail ure
to do so can re sult in serious in ju ry.
186895 Rev. 2 04.29.03 RD/TR
00993-poulan_pro
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 00993-poulan_pro 02478 OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING: MODEL: Read this Owner's Man u al and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult in serious in ju ry. 279370 LAWN TRACTOR ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION 186895 Rev.

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    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. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, •...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES 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. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Gasoline Capacity 2.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/...

  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Seat Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Extension (1) Knob Shaft Steering Sleeve Steering Adapter (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Large Flat Washer Blade (2) Mulch Blades (2) Keys (1) Locknut 1/2-20 Slope Sheet (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    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 ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. • Get off seat without moving its ad just ed position. Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the • Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely. tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- SEAT...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE MULCHER CHECK TIRE PRESSURE PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED WITH THE MULCHING BLADES The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory THAT CAME PACKED SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON. for shipping purposes.

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. FAST IGNITION REVERSE HIGH SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE LIGHTS ON ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • Page 10 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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH...
  • Page 11 OPERATION 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 operating 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 OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) "ENGAGED" PO SI TION Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly ATTACHMENT off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height LIFT LEVER in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck HIGH PO SI TION in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain AT TACH MENT...

  • Page 13: Before Starting The Engine

    OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the AFTER EACH USE. Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

  • Page 15: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES 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...

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL Always observe safety rules when performing any main- EDGE UP ASSEMBLY BLADE CEN TER te nance. HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance FLAT WASHER at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. STAR LOCK WASHER (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”...

  • Page 17: Transaxle Cooling

    MAINTENANCE NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) BATTERY improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient will result in increased oil consumption when used above for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery 32°F.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent HAN DLE engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum fi bers. ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig.
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17) CLEANING The fuel fi lter should be replaced once each season. If fuel • Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc. of all foreign fi lter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bu re tor, matter.

  • Page 20: 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 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Before making any necessary adjustments, check that TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING both front links are equal in length. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same or driveway.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT • Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated (See Fig. 23) above. Readjust if nec es sary. If stopping distance is still greater than fi ve (5) feet in high est gear, further The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN- ENGINE MENT PULLEY If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- CLUTCHING IDLER ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START SEAT PAN OTHER VEHICLES. TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - •...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS GOVERNOR GOVERNOR HOOD CONTROL LEVER CONTROL PLATE HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR FIG. 31 ENGINE CLAMP HOLES “A” THROTTLE TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE SCREW CABLE (See Fig. 32) FIG. 32 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be necessary.

  • Page 26: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ENGINE of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the trac tor with FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gas o line in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK...

  • Page 27: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air fi...

  • Page 28: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department. engaged Poor cut - uneven 1.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH WHITE BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK ATT'MENT CLUTCH GROUNDING (CLUTCH OFF) BLACK...

  • Page 30: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 ELECTRICAL D .C...

  • Page 31: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp 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...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis_elite sv_pro_4...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X012 Dash 72140608 Bolt RdHd Sqnk. 3/8-16 Unc x 1 174996 Panel Asm.
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 DRIVE drive-fender.stlt_21...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Transaxle Peerless (206-545C) 10040700 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16 (Order parts from transaxle manu- 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Foolproof facturer) 142432...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_pl.lt_29...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 180656 Wheel Steering 184706 Axle Asm Front 169840 Spin dle Asm Lh 169839 Spin dle Asm Rh 6266H Bear ing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Wash er 25/32 x 1 5/8 x 16ga 12000029...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_lt.knob_1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 171683 Seat 121248X Bush ing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 140551 Brack et Pnt Pivot Seat (blk ) 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt 134300...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156369 De cal Instruction Operat 176305 Decal Fender English/French 173589 Decal Refl ector LH 172743 Decal Ins Strg Wh 160396 De cal V-belt Schematic 42” 186163 De cal Hood Rh 173587...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.1cyl_46 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170551 Control Throt /Ch Flag 123487X Clamp Hose Blk 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-2 x 1/2 137040 Line Fuel 20"...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 MOWER LIFT 17 18 20 lift-rh.1pc.stlt_5 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159461 Plunger Asm. 175689 Trunnion Blk Zinc 159476 Shaft Asm Lift 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc 178981 Pin Groove 139868...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 MOWER DECK 153 154 42_deck_man-t-path_3...

  • Page 43: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 173442 Guard TUV Idler 72140506 Bolt 171598 Knob 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 144959 V-Belt, 42"...
  • Page 44 NOTES...

  • Page 45: Warranty

    LIMITED 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 46 SERVICE POLICY ® ® WARRANTY Issued January 1980 Revised January 1991 LIMITED WARRANTIES NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company (“Tecumseh”), subject to the limitations contained below, will,at its option, repair or replace, without charge for parts or labor only, any part of a new Power Train Component (which as used herein means and includes the transaxle, gear box, transmission, differential and right angle drives, and any part of the Power Train Component), EXCEPT any new Power Train Component incorporated in equipment used for commercial or rental purposes, which is found upon examination by any Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet or by Tecumseh’s factory in Grafton, Wisconsin, to be DEFECTIVE...
  • Page 47 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.

  • Page 48: Parts And Service

    PARTS AND SERVICE Your 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.

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