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- Page 1 MODEL NO. PO13T38A 13 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 00420-poulan 187007 04.14.03 TR PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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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. 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) (API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter: W/O Filter: Spark Plug: Champion RN4C (GAP: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: Reverse: Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 12 PSI... -
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: Assembly
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.
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Page 12: Before Starting The Engine
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. •... -
Page 13: Mowing Tips
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: Air Filter
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 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs fi...
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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: Service And Adjustments
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 - •...
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Page 22: To Start Engine With A Weak Battery
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 22) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, fl ame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion when around batteries. - Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. •...
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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: Trou Ble Shoot Ing
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 PO13T38A 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 PO13T38A ELECTRICAL... - Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO13T38A ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 Unc x 3/4 176689 Box Battery 176138 Switch Interlock 175685 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 4152J Bulb Light #1156 108423X Cable Battery 6 Ga 16" red 146147 Cable Battery 175158...
- Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO13T38A CHASSIS chassis-pl.lt_34...
- Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO13T38A CHASSIS PART DESCRIPTION 174620 Chassis 176554 Drawbar, Stretch 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper, Hood/Dash 174643X013 Saddle Silkscreen 155138 Clip Retainer Slide-On 168347X011 Dash 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel Dash LH 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P.L...
- Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO13T38A DRIVE drive-saddle_25...
- Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO13T38A DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - Transaxle Peerless Model 205-544C (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 17060512...
- Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO13T38A STEERING steering_pl.lt_42...
- Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO13T38A 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 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO13T38A ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-tecumseh_2...
- Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO13T38A ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170864 Control Th/ch Flag 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 - - - - - - - - Engine, Tec OHV135 (Order parts from engine manufacturer) 156700 Muffl...
- Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO13T38A SEAT seat_lt.bolt_1 PART DESCRIPTION 127426X Seat 140551 Bracket Seat Pivot 71110616 Bolt Hex 3/8 - 16 x 1 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x10Ga. 145006 Clip Push-In Hinged 73800600 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/8 - 16 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 17000616...
- Page 39 Decal, Fender 168585 Decal, Hood RH 168586 Decal, Hood LH WHEELS & TIRES 4,10 PART 145005 157163 136832 138311 186906 187007 187008 PART 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X624 Rim assembly, 6"front 278H 9040H 106108X624 Rim assembly, 8" rear 124635X 7152J...
- Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO13T38A MOWER LIFT 17 18 lift-rh.1piece_3...
- Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO13T38A MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 109413X...
- Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO13T38A MOWER DECK 153 154 38_deck-manual_1...
- Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO13T38A 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 Grade 8 10030600...
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Page 45: 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 POLICY ® Issued January 1980 Revised January 1991 NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS 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, trans mis sion, 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 pur pos es, which is found upon examination by any Tecumseh Au tho rized Service Outlet or by Tecumseh’s factory in Grafton, Wis con sin, to be DEFECTIVE...
- Page 47 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.