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OPERATOR MANUAL
Zero Turn Mower
P54ZXT / 967333901-00
ENGLISH
Please read the operator manual carefully and
make sure you understand the instructions before
using the machine.
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is
acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any
gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the
product warranty.
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- Page 1 OPERATOR MANUAL Zero Turn Mower P54ZXT / 967333901-00 ENGLISH Please read the operator manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
- Page 2 CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES USA requirements Labels are placed on the engine and/or in the engine compartment stating that the machine will fulfill the requirements. This is also applicable to special requirements for any of the states, (California emission rules etc.). Do not remove any of these labels.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............... 4 Running ..............18 General ............... 4 Stopping the Engine ..........19 Driving and Transport on Public Roads ...... 4 Operating On Hills ............ 19 Towing ................. 4 Mowing Tips ............. 20 Operating ..............4 Moving Machine By Hand ........21 Good Service .............. -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Congratulations Operating Thank you for purchasing a Poulan Pro ride-on mower. This This machine is constructed only for mowing grass on lawns machine is built for superior efficiency to rapidly mow primarily and even ground without obstacles such as stones, tree large areas. -
Page 5: Good Service
INTRODUCTION Good Service Poulan Pro’s products are sold only in specialized retail stores with complete service. This ensures that you as a customer receive only the best support and service. Before the product is delivered, the machine has, for example, been inspected and adjusted by your retailer. -
Page 6: Symbols And Decals
SYMBOLS AND DECALS These symbols are found on the machine and in the operator manual. Study them carefully so that you know what they mean. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx WARNING! xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx. xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx. Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx. xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx. -
Page 7: Safety
SAFETY Safety Instructions General Operation These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. WARNING! THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING •... -
Page 8: Personal Safety Equipment
SAFETY • Always wear eye protection when operating machine. • Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while WARNING! Do not drive up or down hills with slopes operating this machine, including (at a minimum) sturdy greater than 10 degrees. And do not drive across any footwear, eye protection, and hearing protection. -
Page 9: General Maintenance
SAFETY • Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer • Make sure that the equipment is in good condition and and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, refuel that all nuts and bolts, especially those fastening the blade such equipment with a portable container, rather than from attachments, are properly tightened and torqued. -
Page 10: Transport
A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your chains, or straps, when transporting. authorized Poulan Pro dealer. • Do not operate this machine on public roadways. • Check and abide by local traffic regulations before transporting the machine on any road. -
Page 11: Controls
CONTROLS This operator’s manual describes the PoulanPRO Zero Turn Rider. The rider is fitted with a four-stroke overhead valve engine. Transmission from the engine is made via two belt-driven hydraulic pumps. Using the left and right steering controls, the flow is regulated and thereby the direction and speed. Control Locations Motion control levers Hydro release levers... -
Page 12: Motion Control Levers
CONTROLS Motion Control Levers WARNING! The machine can turn very rapidly if one steering control is moved much further forward than the other. Park Brake The machine’s speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering controls. The steering controls can be moved forward or backward about a neutral position. -
Page 13: Ignition Switch
CONTROLS Ignition Switch Service Meter The service meter displays the total number of hours the The ignition switch is placed on the control panel and is engine has run and indicates when the engine and mower used to start and stop the engine. On models equipped need servicing. -
Page 14: Seat Adjustment Lever
CONTROLS Seat Adjustment Lever Cutting Height Adjuster The desired cutting height is set with the height pin. The The seat can be adjusted lengthways. The lever under the front cutting height pedal releases the deck lift to place the deck at edge of the seat is moved to the left (as seen by the driver in the selected height. -
Page 15: Fuel Tank
CONTROLS Fuel Tank IMPORTANT INFORMATION Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. -
Page 16: Operation
OPERATION Before Starting Read the Safety section and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the machine. Read the sections on Safety and Controls before starting the machine. Training Perform the daily maintenance before starting (see Due to unique steering capabilities, zero turn mowers are far Maintenance Schedule in the Maintenance section). -
Page 17: Starting The Engine
OPERATION Starting the Engine Move the steering controls outward to the locked (outer) neutral position. Sit on the seat. Raise the mower deck to the transport position by locking the lift pedal fully forward. Move the throttle to the middle position. If the engine is cold, the choke control should be pulled up. -
Page 18: Running
OPERATION Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position. Release foot pedal latch and lower deck to set cutting height. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for Move throttle control to full throttle. more than 5 seconds each time. If the engine does not Engage the mower deck by pulling up the blade switch. -
Page 19: Stopping The Engine
OPERATION Stopping the Engine When the machine is standing still, activate the park brake by pushing the lever release button and pulling the lever Move the throttle to the minimum position (tortoise upward. symbol). Move the steering controls outward. If the engine has been worked hard, allow it to idle at least 60 seconds to attain a normal operating temperature Disengage the mower deck by pressing the blade switch before stopping. -
Page 20: Mowing Tips
OPERATION Mowing Tips Weak Battery • Observe and flag rocks and other fixed objects to avoid If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be collisions. recharged. (See Battery in the Maintenance section.) • Begin with a high cutting height and reduce it until the If jumper cables are used for emergency starting, follow this desired mowing result is attained. -
Page 21: Moving Machine By Hand
OPERATION Moving Machine By Hand When pushing or pulling the mower, engage the bypass WARNING! Bypass linkages are located close to linkages. The bypass linkages are located on the rear of the the muffler. To prevent burns, the engine should be shut off frame, below the rear engine guard. -
Page 22: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be recommended to maintain your machine in the best possible performed on the machine. For those points not described in condition and to ensure safe operation. this manual, visit an authorized service workshop. An annual Read General Maintenance in the Safety section. - Page 23 MAINTENANCE Daily At least Maintenance interval once in hours each MAINTENANCE Before After year ■ Check/adjust throttle cable ● ● Check the condition of belts, belt pulleys ■ ■ Change the engine oil ■ ■ Replace the engine oil filter ■...
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Page 24: Battery
MAINTENANCE Battery STANDARD STATE APPROXIMATE BATTERY CHARGING TIME* TO FULL CHARGE AT 80 F / 27 Your mower is equipped with a maintenance free battery and BATTERY Maximum Rate at: does not need servicing. However, periodic charging of the CHARGE battery with an automotive type battery charger will extend its 50 Amps 30 Amps... -
Page 25: Safety System
Perform a standstill test and check that there is sufficient braking action. The engine can only be started when: To adjust the park brake, contact the Poulan Pro service The mower deck is disengaged. workshop. -
Page 26: Caster Wheels
MAINTENANCE Caster Wheels V-belts Check every 200 hours. Check that wheels rotate freely. If Check every 100 hours of operation. Check for severe wheels do not rotate freely take the unit to your dealer for cracking and large nicks. service. NOTE: The belt will show some small cracks in normal Foam filled tires or solid tires will void the warranty. -
Page 27: Pump Belt
Remove belt from the engine and pump pulleys over the IMPORTANT INFORMATION Special blade bolt is heat top of the fans. treated. Replace with a Poulan Pro bolt if required. Do not Belt Installation use lower grade hardware than specified. -
Page 28: Adjusting The Mower Deck
MAINTENANCE Adjusting the Mower Deck Check the tire pressure before adjustment of the mower deck. See Tire Pressures in Maintenance section. Faulty mower deck adjustments will cause an uneven mowing result. Leveling deck Adjust the deck while the mower is on a level surface. Make sure the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. -
Page 29: Cleaning
MAINTENANCE Cleaning Regular cleaning, especially under the mower deck, will increase the machine’s life-span. Make it a habit to clean the machine directly after use (after it is cooled), before the debris sticks. Do not spray water on the top of the mower deck. Use compressed air to clean the top side of mower deck. -
Page 30: Lubrication
LUBRICATION Wheel and Deck Zerks Use only good quality bearing grease. Grease from well-known brand names (petrochemical companies, etc.) usually maintains a good quality. Front Wheel Mount Lubricate 3-4 strokes with a grease gun on each set of wheel bearings. Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate 3-4 strokes with a grease gun on each set of wheel bearings. -
Page 31: Engine Oil Change
LUBRICATION Engine oil change Transaxle Fluid Change This transaxle is designed with an external filter for ease NOTE: Change the engine oil when the engine is warm. of maintenance. To ensure constant fluid quality levels and Refer to the engine owner’s manual for the correct longer life, an oil filter change interval of every 200 hours is replacement oil and filter change recommendations. -
Page 32: Transmission Purging
LUBRICATION Transmission Purging Due to the effects air has on efficiency in hydrostatic drive applications, it is critical to purge the system. These purge procedures should be implemented any time a hydrostatic system has been opened for maintenance or if any additional oil has been added to the system. -
Page 33: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem / Cause Engine will not start Engine overheats Blade switch is engaged Clogged air intake or cooling fins Steering controls are not locked in the neutral position Engine overloaded Park brake is not activated Poor ventilation around engine Battery is dead Defective engine speed regulator Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line... -
Page 34: Storage
Never use Always use genuine Poulan Pro spare parts. gasoline for cleaning. Use a degreaser and warm water. An annual check-up at an authorized service workshop is a good way to ensure that your machine performs its best the following season. -
Page 35: Schematic
SCHEMATIC NOTES: SEAT UNOCCUPIED BRAKE SWITCH IN OFF POSITION MOTION CONTROL LEVERS OUT PTO IN OFF POSITION SOLENOID RED/BLK BRAKE RED/BLK SWITCH 20 AMP (ENGAGED) ENGINE PIGTAIL RIGHT MOTION CONTROL LEVER (PARKED) SEAT (UN-OCCUPIED) LEFT MOTION CONTROL LEVER (PARKED) YEL/RED HOURMETER 7.5 AMP SWITCH... -
Page 36: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA Engine Frame Manufacturer Kohler Cutting Width 54" / 137 cm Type KT745 Cutting Height 1½"-5" / 2.5-12.7 cm Power 26 HP Uncut Circle Lubrication Pressure with oil filter Number of Blades Fuel Min 87 octane unleaded (Max Blade Length 18¼"... -
Page 37: Torque Specifications
TECHNICAL DATA Torque Specifications Engine crankshaft bolt 75 ft/lb (100 Nm) Standard ¼" fasteners 9 ft/lb (12 Nm) Deck pulley bolts 75 ft/lb (100 Nm) Standard " fasteners 18 ft/lb (25 Nm) Lug nuts 75 ft/lb (100 Nm) Standard " fasteners 33 ft/lb (44 Nm) Blade bolt 60 ft/lb (81 Nm) -
Page 38: Service Journal
SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Delivery Service Charge the battery Adjust the tire pressure of all wheels to 15 PSI (1 bar) Mount the steering controls in the normal position Connect the contact box to the cable for the seat’s safety switch Check that the right amount of oil is in the engine Adjust the position of the steering controls Fill with fuel and open the fuel shut off valve... - Page 39 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign After 10 hours Change the engine oil Change the oil filter Inspect hydraulic hoses Inspect hydraulic belt Inspect hydraulic filter Check neutral position Check safety system Check fuel system for leaks Inspect safety guards and shields Check brake adjustment Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Daily Service...
- Page 40 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 250-Hour Service Grease fittings (caster pivots and caster wheels) Inspect dampers Inspect frame Inspect throttle cable Inspect hardware Check the tire pressures Change the engine oil and filter Change air filter Inspect spark plug Inspect fuel filter Check engine RPM Clean underside of deck...
- Page 41 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 500-Hour Service Grease fittings (caster pivots and caster wheels) Inspect dampers Inspect frame Inspect throttle cable Inspect hardware Check the tire pressures Change the engine oil and filter Change air filter Inspect spark plug Inspect fuel filter Check engine RPM Clean underside of deck...
- Page 42 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign At Least Once Each Year Clean the engine’s cooling air intake Replace the air cleaner’s foam prefilter Replace the air filter’s paper cartridge Change the engine oil Replace the engine oil filter Check/adjust the cutting height Check/adjust the park brake Clean/Change the spark plugs...
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