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Poulan Pro 271490 Owner's Manual

Poulan Pro 271490 Owner's Manual

14.5 hp 38 inch lawn tractor
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MODEL NO. 271490
14.5 HP 38 INCH
LAWN TRACTOR
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Assembly
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For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor:
call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
Operation
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Maintenance
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Ser vice and Adjustments
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Troubleshooting
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Repair Parts
181203 12.5.01 RD
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 MODEL NO. 271490 14.5 HP 38 INCH LAWN TRACTOR • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Ser vice and Adjustments • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 181203 12.5.01 RD...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules .......... 2 Maintenance ........16 Product Specifi cations ......5 Service and Adjustments..... 20 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....... 7 Storage ..........25 Operation..........10 Troubleshooting ........26 Maintenance Schedule ......16 Repair Parts......... 30 Warranty ..........46 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is ca pa ble of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects.
  • Page 3 • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, - Use only an approved container. or embankments. The mower could - Never remove gas cap or add fuel suddenly turn over if a wheel is over with the engine running. Allow the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge engine to cool before refueling.

  • Page 4: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES that are rec om mend ed by and comply with • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If spec i fi ca tions of the man u fac tur er of your tires lose traction, dis en gage the blades tractor.
  • Page 5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RE SPON SI BIL I TIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline 1.25 • Follow a regular schedule in main- Capacity and Unleaded and tain ing, caring for and using your tractor. Type: Regular • Follow the instructions under “Main te - Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) nance”...
  • Page 6 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering (1) Hex nut 1/2-20 Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering Steering Wheel Extension Adapter Steering Shaft Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1)Knob Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube...

  • Page 7: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you as sem ble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as nec es sary to in sure proper tightness.
  • Page 8 TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Seat pan Op er a tion section for location and Label function of con trols) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise at tach ment lift lever to its highest po- Terminal si tion. 2.
  • Page 9 ✓ CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were over in - Before you operate your new trac tor, we fl ated at the factory for shipping pur pos es. wish to assure that you receive the best Correct tire pressure is important for best per for mance and sat is fac tion from this cutting performance.

  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL...
  • 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. Attachment Clutch Lever Ignition Switch Light Switch Position...
  • Page 12 The op er a tion of any trac tor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Al ways wear safety glass es or eye shields while op er at ing your trac tor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs.
  • Page 13 sured from the ground to the blade tip with • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push the engine not running. These heights clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi- are approximate and may vary depending tion and engage parking brake. upon soil conditions, height of grass and •...
  • Page 14 ADD GASOLINE TO START ENGINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do When starting the engine for the fi rst time not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of take extra cranking time to move fuel from 87 octane.
  • Page 15 MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments sec tion of this manual.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES 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...
  • Page 17 TRACTOR 4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and fl at washer in exact order as Always observe safety rules when per- shown. form ing any main te nance. 5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. BRAKE OPERATION Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat stopping distance at high speed in high est treated.
  • Page 18 NOTE: The original equipment battery on Check the crankcase oil level before start- your tractor is maintenance free. Do not ing the engine and after each eight (8) attempt to open or remove caps or cov ers. hours of operation. Tighten oil fi ll cap/ Adding or checking level of elec tro lyte is dipstick securely each time you check the not necessary.
  • Page 19 AIR FILTER 2. Cover oil fi ll opening to prevent entry of dirt. Your en gine will not run prop er ly us ing a 3. Use compressed air or stiff bristle dirty air fi l ter. Clean the foam pre-clean er brush to thoroughly clean engine cool- af ter ev ery 25 hours of op er a tion or ev ery ing fi...

  • Page 20: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVIOD SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. 4.
  • Page 21 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • Before making any necessary ad just - ments, check that both front links are Adjust the mower while tractor is parked equal in length. on level ground or driveway. Make sure • If links are not equal in length, adjust tires are properly infl...
  • Page 22 3. Roll belt off engine pulley. With Parking Brake “Engaged” 4. Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from rear deck brack et by removing retainer 1-1/2" spring. Nut “A” 5. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. Jam Nut 6. Pull belt away from mower. BELT INSTALLATION - 1.
  • Page 23 TO AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN- IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle MENT must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use If steering wheel crossbars are not your tractor battery to start other vehicles. hor i zon tal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -...
  • Page 24 ENGINE Seat Pan TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be nec- essary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjust- ment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 25: Storage

    STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- FUEL SYSTEM tor will not be used for 30 days or more. IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential CAUTION: Never store the trac tor fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel with gas o line in the tank inside a building...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start • Out of fuel. • Fill fuel tank. • Engine not “CHOKED” • See “TO START ENGINE” properly. in Operation section. • Engine fl ooded. • Wait several minutes before attempting to start. •...
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power • Cutting too much grass/too • Set in “Higher Cut” position/ fast. reduce speed. • Throttle in “CHOKE” • Adjust throttle control. position. • Build-up of grass, leaves • Clean un der side of mower and trash under mower.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will • Obstruction in clutch • Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. • Worn/damaged mower • Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. • Frozen idler pulley. • Replace idler pulley. • Frozen blade mandrel. •...

  • Page 29: Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and work man ship. For a period of one (1) year 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 replac- ing parts, any part which we fi...

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