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IMPORTANT MANUAL
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PP155H42
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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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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Do Not Throw Away
WARNING:
Read this Man u al and follow all Warnings
and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can
re sult in serious in ju ry.
08.31.15 BD
Printed in the U.S.A.
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- Page 1 Read this Man u al and follow all Warnings MODEL: and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult in serious in ju ry. PP155H42 LAWN TRACTOR ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website: www.poulanpro.com Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.
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Page 2: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: 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. • Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area. WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal •... - Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. SLOPE OPERATION • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. • Allow engine to cool before refueling. WARNING! When loading or unloading • Never fuel the machine indoors. this machine, do not exceed the maximum •...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Gasoline Capacity 1.5 Gallons/5,67 L and type: Regular Unleaded Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service Oil Type: SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C) - Page 5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel (1) Lock Steering Washer Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt Steering Steering Wheel Extension Adapter Steering Boot Shaft Seat (1) Cup Washer (1) Knob (1) Seat Battery Keys Slope Sheet (2) Hex Bolts Key(s) (2) Nut Keps...
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Page 6: Assembly
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 ensure proper tightness. - Page 7 ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 2) INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT • Remove adjustment knob and cup washer securing • Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. seat to cardboard packing and set aside.
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓ CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE for best cutting performance. WISH TO ENSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST •...
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Page 9: Operation
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH/ PARKING MOWER MOWER START LOCK BRAKE PEDAL BRAKE HEIGHT LIFT... - Page 10 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OPERATOR'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. Fig.
- Page 11 OPERATION 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 12 OPERATION TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will cutting height.
- Page 13 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 13) When push ing or tow ing your trac tor, ensure transmission CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills is disengaged by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing with slopes great er than 15° and do not po si tion.
- Page 14 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 4) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
- Page 15 OPERATION MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION • DO NOT use tire chains when the mower hous ing is attached to tractor. CAUTION: Never engage or disengage free- wheel lever while the engine is run ning. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance.
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Page 16: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE EACH SEASON STORAGE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Clean Debris off Steering Plate Check Transaxle Cooling... -
Page 17: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any bent or damaged blades. main te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade ap- proved by the manufacturer of your tractor. - Page 18 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS OIL DRAIN HOLE Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not OIL DRAIN PLUG ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. OIL DRAIN TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE EXTENSION...
- Page 19 MAINTENANCE CLEANING ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 19) Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. Remove • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign blower housing and clean the area shown to prevent over- matter. heating and engine damage. •...
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Page 20: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. •... - Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO • Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring.
- Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 30 & 31) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. Ensure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the appear- To obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should ance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8"...
- Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 32) (See Fig. 33) Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on Park the tractor on level surface.
- Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 35) TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 34) • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow The motion control lever has been pre set at the factory wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do and adjustment should not be necessary.
- Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 37) TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 36) WARNING: Do not short battery ter mi nals by allowing a wrench or any WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen er ate other object to contact both terminals ex plo sive gases.
- Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSMISSION TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 38) REMOVAL/RE PLACE MENT • Raise hood. Should your transmission require removal for service or • Unsnap headlight wire connector. re place ment, it should be purged after reinstallation and •...
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Page 27: Storage
STORAGE ENGINE 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. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the trac tor with FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gas o line in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. - Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not system. corrected, contact an authorized service center/ run when operator department. leaves seat with attachment clutch CAUTION: DO NOT operate machine until engaged problem is corrected.