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IMPORTANT MANUAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PD20PH48STC
LAWN TRACTOR
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
Do Not Throw Away
02153
WARNING:
Read this Owner's Manual and
fol low all Warnings and Safety
In struc tions. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury.
187009 Rev. 2 08.19.03 MH/TR
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation Do Not Throw Away 02153 WARNING: Read this Owner's Manual and fol low all Warnings and Safety In struc tions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 187009 Rev. 2 08.19.03 MH/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 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 4.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: W/O Filter: 3.5 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") 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 (4) Clevis Pins...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping pur- poses. 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.

  • Page 8: Install Mower And Drive Belt

    TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5) • 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

    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 MOWER LEV EL NESS 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 mean- ing. 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...
  • 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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. THROTTLE CONTROL BRAKE PEDAL...

  • Page 12: How To Use Your Tractor

    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 13: To Operate On Hills

    The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are ap proxi mate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

  • Page 14: Before Starting The Engine

    NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). 02219 FIG. 11 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH - MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and...

  • Page 15: Operation

    AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP • Before driving the unit in cold weather, the trans mis sion should be warmed up as follows: • Be sure the tractor is on level ground. • Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating po si tion.

  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: Clean Air Screen

    • Remove terminal guard. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.
  • Page 19 CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fi ns, 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 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. •...

  • Page 21: To Level Mower Housing

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. • Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket. CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly. •...

  • Page 22: To Check And Adjust Brake

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Remove screws from R.H. man drel cover and remove cover. • Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface. • Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in “transmission disengaged” position. Pull freewheel con trol out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position. The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward.

  • Page 24: To Remove Wheel For Repairs

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 28) • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. •...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

  • 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 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 29 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STC SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE BLACK IGNITION SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) 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 (PEDAL UP)

  • Page 30: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STC ELECTRICAL D .C...

  • Page 31: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STC ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 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 176138 Switch Interlock Push-In 175688 Harness Asm Light W/Bulbs...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STC CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-stealth.stlt_13...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STC CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 163976X428 Dash 72140608 Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 167203 Panel Dash Lh 178298 Panel Dash Rh 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 175260X428 Hood 162026 Plate Battery...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STC DRIVE 227 218 drive-hydro.stlt_31...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STC DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Transaxle (Order parts from trans- axle manufacturer) Hydro gear Model 336-0510 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 179334 Clutch Elec 74490544 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5 73800500 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins.
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STC STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_stealth_prem_6...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STC STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 180656 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 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 175121...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STC ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-ko.twin_15...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STC ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 175439X428 Control Throttle 171875 Screw HwHd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 - - - - - - - - Engine, Kohler Model CV624 (Order parts from engine mfg.) 149723 Muffl er Asm Twin Lo-Tone 146699 Pipe Exhaust LH 146700...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STC SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_lt.knob_1 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 Decal Fender Oper Cruise WHEELS & TIRES 4,10 PART 178502 175291 186273 176272 145005 169210 174998X428 Pad Footrest Lh 175542X428 Pad Footrest Rh 187009 187010 PART 59192 65139 170455 59904 106732X421 Rim Asm 6"front Service 278H 9040H 106108X421 Rim Asm 8"rear Service 170456...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STC MOWER LIFT lift-rh.1pc.stlt_13...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STC MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 184432 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 175830 Grip Handle 175370...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STC MOWER DECK mower_deck.48prem_stlt_1...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STC MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 180358X421 Deck Weldment Mower 48 138017 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 4939M Retainer Spring 178024 Arm, Suspension, Rear Sway Bar Deck 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade (The following blades are available) 173921 Blade, 48"...

  • Page 46: 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 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.

  • 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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