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Poulan Pro PRGT22H50C Owner's Manual

Poulan Pro PRGT22H50C Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT
MANUAL
Do Not Throw
Away
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL:
PRGT22H50C
LAWN TRACTOR
_WARNING:
Read
the
Owner's
Manual
and
follow
all
Warnings
and
Safety
Instructions.
Failure
to
do
so
can
result
in serious
injury.
Always
Wear
Eye Protection
During
Operation
178493
3.1.01
JH
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Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL _WARNING: MODEL: Read Owner's Manual follow Warnings Safety PRGT22H50C Instructions. Failure result in serious injury. LAWN TRACTOR Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation 178493 3.1.01 Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES & Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers & IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop Look for this symbol to point out im- machine if anyone enters the area. portant safety precautions. It means Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
  • Page 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules. GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR using your tractor. Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili- OILTYPE (API_SF_SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) ties"...
  • Page 5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Gauge Wheel Steering Wheel (12) Crownlock Nuts 5/16-18 Steering Sleeve ;rackets (4) Wheels (12) Carriage Bolts Steering Sleeve 5/16-18 x 5/8 Extension Adjusting 4_7_2ers 14 Ga. Steering Steering Wheel Adapter Wheel Insert (4) Retainer springs Seat (4) Clevis Pins (4) Shoulder Bolt Nose Roller (1) Washer...
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping pu rposes. 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.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3) Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline. INSTALL SEAT Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" posi- Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. tion. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and setasidefor assembly of seat Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake to tractor.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 5) TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 gauge washers, and side of tractor. nose roller between deck mounting brackets as shown. IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY /CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERA TEAND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRA C- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for BEST PERFORMANCEAND SA TISFACTION FROM THIS shipping purposes.
  • Page 10 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 ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE L,GHTSO. OVI,_TEMP t FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT...
  • Page 11 OPERATION 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 manual for future reference. IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH AMMETER...
  • Page 12 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 13 OPERATION (See Fig. 9) TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly offthe ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in hills with slopes greater than 15 °...
  • Page 14 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE (See Fig. 7) TO START ENGINE When starting the engine forthe first time or if the engine has CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL 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 Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. freewheel lever while the engine is Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing CAUTION:Neverengageordisengage running. performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE d_'_b£'_._ £._ _';/_ .."/_q._/" _q_(';'/_£'_" SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubdcation Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check TransaxIe Cooling Adjust Blade Beit(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TRAILING EDGE UP STAR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- BLADE nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6)feet stopping distance at MANDREL FLAT WASHER_ high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. ASSEMBLY HEX BOLT (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 16) Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the Determine temperature range expected before oil change. battery to "leak" power. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. Remove terminal guard.
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17) (See Fig. 18) IN-LINE FUEL FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, every season.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key '=OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SlDE-TO_SlDE. MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 23) THE FOLLOWING FRONT_TO_BACK ADJUSTMENT Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. NECESSARY, BE SU RE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS Remove screws from L.H.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26) rotate freely. Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and which is mounted on the side of the transaxle.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Route belt on left side, coming from engine pulley, towards back of tractor and through loop in midspan belt keeper. Place V part of belt into grooves on transaxle and fan idler pulleys, making sure to route belt inside of all belt keepers.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should ADJUSTMENT recharged. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM, THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery ADJUSTMENT SPRING BUSHING terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten BOLT securely Close terminal access doors. Close hood. KEPS NUT TERMINAL ACCESS HEX BOLT DOOR ATTACHMENT ® LIFT SPRING POSITIVE ®...
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE STOP TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 36) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position.
  • Page 27 STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage atthe end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM CAUTION: Never store the tractor with IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves corrected, contact an authorized service center/ seat with attachment department. clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade.
  • Page 30 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50C SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY SOLENOID BLUE SPARK PLUGS BLACK (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) SOLENOID REG LATO2 CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT f16 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM 28 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM (REGULATOR D_SCONNECTED) SWITCH HEADLIGHTS L POSITION CIRCUIT...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50C ELECTRICAL i..
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50C ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144926 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt Btr Frt 1/4-20 X 7.5 zinc 150109 Holdown Battery Front Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 166184...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50C CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES .,.,.,-.,_ 138 _o_8 _-.-130 44 17 63 60...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50C CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 175465 Rail, Frame RH 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga. 175282 Drawbar, Gt 17490508 Screw, Thd 5/16-18 x 1/2 73680700 Nut, Crownlock 7/16-14Unc 177679 Belt Keeper G round Drive 163976X428...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50C GROUND DRIVE /_68 _111 _113...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50C GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Nut Crownlock5/16-18 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 73680500 7563R Washer Thrust Axle Harden 74490548 Bolt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 x 3 Gr. 5 73680600 Nut Crownlock3/8-16 142432 Screw HexWsh.
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50C STEERING ASSEMBLY _-_.I...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50C STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel, Steering 178557 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 Spindle Asm., RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 121232X...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50C ENGINE 69 _ 84 _/74 SPARK ARRESTER...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50C ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Engine Briggs, Model No. 407777 (Order parts from engine manuf.) 149723 Muffler Side 121361X Pulley V-Idler 177748 Keeper Asm. Belt Engine VGT 175287 Bushing 170056 Clutch Electric 143996 Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch 151346 Tank Fuel Rear 3.50 109227X...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50C SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 173818 Seat 121249X Spacer, Split 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 123740X Spring, Cprsn. 140675 Strap, Fender Asm. 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lg. Fig. Gr. 5 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga.
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50C LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 73 12-..._ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 73680800 Nut, Crownlock 1/2-13 Unc 177535 150233 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt Trunnion Inf. Height 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 110807X Nut, Special 12000022...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50C MOWER DECK...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50C MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 157787 Deck Asm., Mower 50" 137729 Screw, Thd Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 73680500 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 136574 Cover, Mandrel LH 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 137272 Arm, Idler Primary 4939M Retainer, Spring...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50C DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Decal, Ins. Whl. Strg. 164095 Decal, Dash 172743 Decal, Saddle Brake Parking 170852 Decal, Engine 140837 Decal, Battery 176272 Decal, Hood, RH 145005 Reflector, Taillight 176273 Decal, Hood, LH 106202X Decal, Fender Auto Trans 176654...
  • Page 47 SERVICE NOTES...
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  • Page 50 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship. 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 find to be defective due to materials or workmanship.
  • Page 51 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, "" NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING IIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE, ¢jrt 15° MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across...
  • Page 52 PARTS SERVICE Your POULAN PRO product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigid quality standards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: Consult your dealer/place...