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Poulan Pro 271190 Owner's Manual

Poulan Pro 271190 Owner's Manual

15.5 hp38 inch lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODELNO. 271190
15.5 HP 38 INCH
LAWN TRACTOR
Assembly
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Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Service and Adjustments
•
Storage
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TroubleshooUng
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Repair Parts
For Partsand Service, contactourauthorizeddistributor:
call 1-800-849-1297 For TechnicalAssistance: call 1-800-829-5886
189956
11.03.03
TR
PRINTED
IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODELNO. 271190 15.5 HP 38 INCH LAWN TRACTOR Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Storage • TroubleshooUng • Repair Parts For Partsand Service, contactourauthorizeddistributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For TechnicalAssistance: call 1-800-829-5886 189956 11.03.03 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: General Operation

    Safety Rules .......... Maintenance ........Product Specifications ......Service and Adjustments ..... 20 Assembly/P re-Operation ....... Storage ..........Operation ..........Troubleshooting ........Maintenance Schedule ......Repair Parts ......... Warranty ..........IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects.
  • Page 3 - Use only an approved container. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, - Never remove gas cap or add fuel or embankments. The mower could with the engine running. Allow suddenly turn over if a wheel is over engine to cool before refueling. Do the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge not smoke.
  • Page 4 • Avoidstarting or stopping on a slope. If WARNING: Tow only the attachments tires lose traction, disengage the blades that are recommended by and comply with and proceed slowly straight down the specifications of the manufacturer of your slope. tractor. Use common sense when towing. •...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline 1.25 • Follow a regular schedule in main- Capacity and Unleaded and taining, caring for and using your tractor, Type: Regular • Follow the instructions under"Mainte- Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) nance"...
  • Page 6 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 Extension Steering Wheel Adapter Shaft Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1)Knob Slope Sheet _Drain Tub_...
  • Page 7 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 assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

  • Page 8: Check Battery

    HOWTO SET UP YOUR TRACTOP INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustmenL knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard Terminal packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing.
  • Page 9 9. Apply ,/CHECKL IS T brake to stop tractor, set park- ing brake and place gearshift lever in Before you operate your new tractor, we neutral position. wish to assure that you receive the best 10. Turn ignition key to "STOP" position. performance and satisfaction from this Continue with the instructions that follow.
  • Page 10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I',,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE UGHTS ENGINE ENGINE START PARKING DRAKE PARKING DRAKE PARKING DRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY...
  • 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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Clutch Lever Ignition Switch ht Switch Position Plunger...
  • Page 12 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: To Operate On Hills

    • The average lawn should be cut to ap- • If slowing is necessary, move throttle proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool control lever to slower position. season and to over 3 inches during hot • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push months.

  • Page 14: Add Gasoline

    TO STAI_T i:NGINE ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do When starting the engine for the first time not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will unleaded gasoline with a minimum of take extra cranking time to move fuel from 87 octane.

  • Page 15: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. •...

  • Page 16: General Recommendations

    MA,.TE.A.CE SC.EDU'E. FILL iN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE ,_%___'_v__J DATES _NB_ Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Intedock Systems V ° Check for Loose Fasteners IlPls Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check TranSaxle Cooling Check...
  • Page 17 TRACTOR 4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as Always observe safety rules when per- shown. forming any maintenance. 5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. BRAKE OPERATION Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.

  • Page 18: Air Filter

    TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS service classification SF-SJ. Corrosion and dirt on the battery and •...
  • Page 19 Clean out chaff and debris 1. Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine. 2. Remove cover. 3. Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre-cleaner from base. 4. Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor. NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.
  • Page 20 ARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUSINJURY,BEFORE PERFORMINGANY SERVICEOR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depressclutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Placegearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Placeattachmentclutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to =STOP" and remove key. 5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 6, Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

  • Page 21: Belt Removal

    TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked • To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on level ground or driveway. Make sure on both front links an equal number of tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- turns.
  • Page 22 3. Roll belt off engine pulley. If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen 4. Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance rear deck bracket by removing retainer becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut spring. against nut "A". 5.
  • Page 23 TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK Engine_ BATTERY Pulley ,_WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- Clutching---_ erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame Idler and smoking materials away from bat- Stationary ./ teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. Center Span If your battery is too weak to start the Keeper Transaxle _- engine, it should be recharged.
  • Page 24 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- 1. Lift seat pan to raised position. SEMBLY 2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully 1. Raise hood. remove battery from tractor. 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector. 3. Install new battery with terminals in 3.
  • Page 25 blended fuels (called gasohol or using Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture age at the end of the season or if the trac- which leads to separation and formation o(' tor will not be used for 30 days or more. acids during storage.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Willnotstart 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" 2. See "TO START ENGINE" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes 3. Engine flooded. before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power Cutting too much grass/too 1. Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position. Build-up of grass, leaves Clean underside of mower and trash under mower. housing. Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Contact a qualified service center/department.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 271190 SCHEMATIC ÷liltI © °_cK BATTERY FUSE STARTER AMMETER B_CK (OPTIONAL) WHITE SOLENOID L ..CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDALUP) WHITE IGNITION wH.E , ..,_N_OT OCCUP,ED) SWITCH SEATSWITCH BLACK BLACK BLACK SLACK(CLUTCH OFF) GROUNDING CONNECTOR SPARK (OPTIONAL) BLACK UNIT IGNITION...
  • Page 30 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271190 ELECTRICAL "./...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 271190 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 176689 Box8artery Fender Switch, Interlock 176138 175688 Harness, Light Socket (Includes4152J) 4152J Bulb, Light 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Ga. Red, 11" 146147 Cable, Battery, 6 Ga.
  • Page 32 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271190 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES "166 "13 °" •...

  • Page 33: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR --. MODEL NUMBER 271190 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 174620 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 174643X014 Saddle Slkscr Fit LT 155138 Clip Retainer Slide-On 168347X011 Dash 72140608 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 uric x 1 174996 Panel Dash LH 172105X010 Panel Slkscr Dash RH 74180512...

  • Page 34: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271190 GROUND DRIVE 39 ,,_ 263 _ drive-saddle_25...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 271190 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle Dana D4360-139 154407 Bellcrank Asm. Clutch (Order parts from transaxle 123205X RetainerBelt StyleSpring Bolt3/6-16 x 1-1/2 Gr.5 Manufacturer) 72110612 146682 Nut Crownlock3/8-16 unc Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 73680600 !23666X Nut Crown Lock5/16-18...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 271190 STEERING _._. , \_-'1 [$_J SteedP, gJol.lL42 ,_ ,_d...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271190 STEERING KEY PART DESCRIPTION 140044X428 Steedng Wheel 175131 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip 3366R...

  • Page 38: Optional Equipment

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271190 ENGINE 78< " F '-', " ..:';, ;-,' OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.1 cyl_l 7...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 271190 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 170551 Control TWch Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 17720408 Engine Briggs Model 282H07-0231-E1 (Order parts from Engine Manufacturer) 137352 Muffler 165291 Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 169837 Shield Browning...

  • Page 40: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 271190 SEAT ASSEMBLY ..-.- 16 l''-15 _4_ _o_ seat_lt.knob_l PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 175389 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 140551 Bracket Pvt St 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 134300 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc 19131610...

  • Page 41: Wheels And Tires

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271190 DECALS 15-- KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Decal LowerDash 156439 Decal Fender Dnger 181685 Decal, Clutch/BrakeEng Decal Engine 181249 184769 Decal V-Belt Dr Sch tractor Decal Hood 146046 171828 Decal V-Belt sch Decal Fender 136832 171829 Decal Handle LftHeight 145005...

  • Page 42: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271190 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13---_ lift-rh.lpiece_3...
  • Page 43 THA(..; I UH - MUUI::L NUMUI-H Z/111:IU LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer Pltd 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 120183X Beadng Nylon BIk 629 Id 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted BIk...

  • Page 44: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 271190 MOWER DECK lo i_,_ _146 , 56 38deck-manuaL2...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 271190 MOWER DECK KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170280 Mower Housing Assembly 131494 Pulley,Idler, Flat 72140506 Nut Cmwnlock 3/8-16 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 73680600 138017 Bracket Asm. Frsm Sway Bar 4497H Retainer, Spring 169970 Bracket, Asm. Deck Sway Bar 130840 Brake Assembly 4939M...

  • Page 46: Limited Warranty

    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 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 find to be defective due to materials or workmanship.
  • Page 47 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure. 3, Sight across the fold In the direction of hill slope you want to measure.
  • Page 48 Poulan...

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