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IMPORTANT MANUAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PD25PH48STA
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.
184319 Rev. 3 08.19.03 TR
Printed in U.S.A.
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- Page 1 IMPORTANT MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PD25PH48STA 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.
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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
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 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: 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: Tools Required For 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.
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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
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: Operator Presence System
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: Engine Oil Filter
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 clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. •... -
Page 21: To Level Mower Housing
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert fl anged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower brack ets. NOTE: To assist in locating hole in fl... -
Page 22: To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 24) • Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake. • Lower mower to its lowest position. • Disengage belt tention rod from lock bracket. CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded. - 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.
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Page 24: Interlocks And Relays
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WASH ERS RE TAIN ING RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) FIG. 28 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT TERY (See Fig. 29) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, fl... - Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 31) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedures. HOOD 02141 FIG.
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Page 26: Engine Fuel System
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 PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE IGNITION SWITCH BLUE 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...
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Page 30: Repair Parts - Tractor
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 ELECTRICAL D .C... -
Page 31: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 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... -
Page 32: Chassis And Enclosures
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-stealth.stlt_13... - Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 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...
- Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 DRIVE 227 218 drive-hydro.stlt_31...
- Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 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.
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Page 36: Steering Assembly
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_stealth_prem_6... - Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 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...
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Page 38: Optional Equipment
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs intek-twin_39... - Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 175437X428 Control Throttle 171875 Screw HwHd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 - - - - - - - - Engine, Briggs Model 445777 (Order parts from engine mfg.) 149723 Muffl...
- Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 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.
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Page 41: Wheels And Tires
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 164097 Decal Dash 176303 Decal Fender Auto 176273 Decal Hood LH 181085 Decal Side Panel 180975 Decal HP Engine 173587 Decal Refl ector Rh 173589 Decal Refl... -
Page 42: Mower Lift
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 MOWER LIFT lift-rh.1pc.stlt_13... -
Page 43: Repair Parts - Tractor
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 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... -
Page 44: Mower Deck
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 MOWER DECK mower_deck.48prem_stlt_1... - Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 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...
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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
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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