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IMPORTANT MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PDGT26H48A LAWN TRACTOR Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation Do Not Throw Away 02139 WARNING: Read the Owner's Manual and fol- low all Warn ings and Safety In struc - tions. Fail ure to do so can result in serious injury.
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.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow- ing. 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 back- ing.
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.
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.
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. •...
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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 LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled.
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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...
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 location of various controls and adjustments. Save this man ual for future reference. THROTTLE CONTROL BRAKE PEDAL MOTION DRIVE BELT TENSION...
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.
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.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level.
PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om - mend ed that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the fi rst time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have de- vel oped during shipping of your tractor.
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).
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 fi rst then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor. •...
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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.
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. •...
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If equipped, turn height adjustment knob clock wise to remove slack from mower sus pen sion. • Raise deck to highest position. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway.
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.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SEC OND ARY SPRING IDLER ARM IDLER L.H. MAN DREL PUL LEY R.H. MAN DREL FIG. 25 TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See Fig. 26) The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS RETAINER SPRING DRIVE BELT TEN- SION HANDLE ENGINE PULLEY BELT KEEPER FLAT IDLER BELT BELT KEEPER KEEPER CLUTCHING V-IDLER IDLER FIG. 27 TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 28) The motion control lever has been pre set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT TERY (See Fig. 30) 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.
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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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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE (See Fig. 33) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: •...
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...
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.
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.
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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT “MAKE” M + G + A1 NONE ON + LIGHTS B + A1 L + A2 B + A1 NONE...
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Bat tery 145211 Bolt Btr Frt 1/4-20 x 7.5 zinc 150109 Holdown Battery Front Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4"...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-stealth_37-vgt...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 180375 Rail, Frame RH 175282 Drawbar, Gt 163976X428 Dash 157882 Dash Asm., Lower 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 145166 Support, Battery 175260X428 Hood Asm., Pnt...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 GROUND DRIVE drive_6-vgt 135 137...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - Transaxle Hydro Gear 331-3000 (Order Parts From Trans- axle Manufacturer) 7070E Key Sq. 1/4 x 2.5 7563R...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_8-vgt...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 STEERING ASSEMBLY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches PART DESCRIPTION 180656 Wheel, Steering 178557 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 Spindle Asm., RH...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - Engine Briggs, Model No. 446777 (Order parts from engine manuf.) 149723 Muffl er Side 121361X Pulley V-Idler 177748 Keeper Asm.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 171684 Seat 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged 73800600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 124181X Spring, Seat Cprsn.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 164097 Decal, Dash 185519 Decal, Engine 176272 Decal, Hood, RH 176273 Decal, Hood, LH 185539 Decal, Hood Sides 170563 Decal, Warning 166960 Decal, Bypass 178502...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 180045 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 MOWER DECK mower_deck.48prem_2...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 180358X421 Deck Weldment Mower 48 178915 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 4939M Retainer Spring 178024 Sway Bar Deck 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade (The following blades are available) 173921 Blade, 48"...
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...
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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.
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.