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Poulan Pro 271491 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODELNO.271491
14.5HP38INCH
LAWNTRACTOR
•
Assembly
•
Operation
Maintenance
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Service and Adjustments
•
Troubleshooting
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Repair Parts
For Pads and Service, contact our authorized distributor.
call 1-800-849-1297
For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
182989 2.13.02
RD
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODELNO.271491 14.5HP38INCH LAWNTRACTOR • Assembly • Operation Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts For Pads and Service, contact our authorized distributor. call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 182989 2.13.02 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: General Operation

    Maintenance ........Safety Rules ......... Service and Adjustments ....20 Product Specifications ......Storage ..........AssemblylPre-Operation ...... Troubleshooting ......... 26 Operation ..........Repair Parts ........30 Maintenance Schedule ...... Warranty ..........IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and .feet and throwing objects.
  • Page 3 • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or - Use only an approved container. embankments. The mower could - Never remove gas cap or add fuel suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the with the engine running. Allow edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge engine to cool before refueling.
  • Page 4 • Avoidstartingor stoppingon a slope.If CAUTION: Tow only the attachments tires losetraction,disengagethe that are recommended by and comply bladesand proceedslowly straight with specifications of the manufacturer of downthe slope. your tractor. Use common sense when • If machine stops while going uphill, towing.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 1.25 • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintain- Capacity Unleaded ing, caring for and using your tractor. Type: Regular • Follow the instructions under =Mainte- Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) nance _ and =Storage"...
  • Page 6 Steering Wheel Steedng (1) Hex nut 1/2-20 Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering Steedng Wheel Extension 1/4-28 _P_teedngBoot Adapter Shaft Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1)Knob Slope Sheet (__(1) Oil Drain Tub_ For Future Use...

  • Page 7: Install Steering Wheel

    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 TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Seat Operation section for location and function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest Terminal position. 2. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. 3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
  • Page 9 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE /CHECKLIST The tiros on your tractor were overin- Before you operate your new tractor, we flated at the factory for shipping pur- wish to assure that you receive the best poses. Correct tire pressure is important performance and satisfaction from this for best cutting performance.
  • Page 10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BA'(-rERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING oi k ENG,.EON ENG,NEOFF O,' PRESSURE UGHTSO. OV_,_T_.P FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED...
  • Page 11 KNOWYOUR 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 IgnitionSwitch Lever Lever ..
  • 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: Towing Carts And Other Attach- Ments

    tip with the engine not running. These • If slowing is necessary, move throttle heights are approximate and may vary control lever to slower position. depending upon soil conditions, height of • If stopping is absolutely necessary, grass and types of grass being mowed. push clutch/brake pedal quickly to •...

  • Page 14: Add Gasoline

    TO START ENGINE ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do When starlingthe enginefor the firsttime or if not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular the enginehas runout of fuel, it willtake extra unleaded gasoline with a minimum of crankingtime to move fuel fromthe tank to 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: Lubrication Chart

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ,,,_,,_-_ O..O.=..n Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners I_ / Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubr_=k_ Cha, J Iv" Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Termina_ Check Transaxie Cooling Check V-Belts Change Engine Oil (without oll ltlter) l_,_.

  • Page 17: Blade Removal

    TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. 4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as tf tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.

  • Page 18: Clean Air Screen

    Check the crankcase oil level before NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. "tighten oil fill cap/ attempt to open or remove caps or covers. dipstick securely each time you check the Adding or checking level of electrolyte is oil level.
  • Page 19 AIR FILTER 2. Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt. Your engine will not run properly using a Use compressed air or stiff bristle dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner brush to thoroughly clean engine after every 25 hours of operation or every cooling fins.
  • Page 20 WARNING: TO AVlOD SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING 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. Turn ignition key to =STOP" and remove key. 5.
  • Page 21 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • Before making any necessary adjust- 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 inflated (See =PROD- one link to same length as other link.

  • Page 22: Belt Installation

    With Parking Brake "Engaged" 3. Roll belt off engine pulley. 4. Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring. 5. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and i_mt = A" idler pulleys. 6. Pull belt away from mower. BELT INSTALLATION - 1.
  • Page 23 TO ADJUST STEERING 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. hodzontal (left to right) when wheels are TO A'I-FACH JUMPER CABLES -...
  • Page 24 ENGINE TO ADJUST THRO'I-I'LE CONTROL CABLE 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: 1. With engine not running, move throttle Terminal control lever from slow to choke position.
  • Page 25 alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or Immediately prepare your tractor for using ethanol or methanol) can attract storage at the end of the season or if the moisture which leads to separation and tractor will not be used for 30 days or formation of acids during storage.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Fill fuel tank. • Out offuel. Willn_stad See "TO START ENGINE" • Engine not "CHOKED" • in Operation section. properl_ Wait several minutes • Engine flooded. before attempting to start. Replace spark plug. • Bad spark plug. Clean/replace air filter.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Lossofpower • Cutting too much grass/too • Set in =Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. • Throttle in "CHOKE" • Adjust throttle control. position. • Clean underside of mower • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. housing.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE • Remove obstruction. Mower blades will • Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism. • Replace mower drive belt. • Worn/damaged mower drive belt. • Frozen idler pulley. • Replace idler pulley. • Frozen blade mandrel. •...
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 271491 SCHEMATIC BATTERY STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) SOLENOID SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOTCCCUPIED) SWITCH mACK (CLUTCH OFF) ____@ PLUG SPARK IGNITION 2 PLUGSON TWI_ CYL ENGINES) NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WiTH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE UGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR HEADLIGHTS...
  • Page 30 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 271491 ELECTRICAL •...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 271491 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 176689 Box Battery Fender 176138 Switch, Intedock 175685 Harness, Ught Socket (InCludes4152J) 4152J Bulb, Light 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11• 146147 Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, W/16 Wire 175158...

  • Page 32: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 271491 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 271491 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 174620 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 BumperHood/Dash 174643X014 Saddle Slkocr Fit LT 155138 Clip Retainer Slide-On 168347X011 Dash 72140608 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16unc X 1 174996 Panel Dash LH 145660...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER271491 GROUNDDRIVE...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 271491 GROUNDDRIVE PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION BoltHex Hd 3/8-16unc x1-1/2 Transaxle Dana D4360-139 74760624 ..HutCrowniock 3/6-16 UNC (Order parts tram transaxle Nut Crown Lock 5/16-16 Manufacturer) 73680500 146682 Link Clutch 7 66 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 105710X 123666X Pulley Tran_'de 18,'20"tiras...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 271491 STEERING s _ . t," i, _ • • ___'_1 °J °J...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 271491 STEERING PART DESCRIPTION 140044X428 SteodngWheel 175131 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 16,9839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748)( Washer 25/32 x 1-5/6 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Klip 3366R...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271491 ENGINE I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 271491 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 170551 ControlTWch Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 17720408 Engine BdggsModel287707-1259-E1 (Order parts from Engine Manufacturer) 137352 Muffler 165291 Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 11050600 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8 169837...

  • Page 40: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 271491 SEATASSEMBLY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 127427 Seat 121248X BushingSnap BIkNy150 Id 140551 Bracket Pvt St 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht 1/4-20x1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc x 1 134300 Spacer Split28x 96 Yel Zinc 19131610 Washer Fiat 13/32 xl xl0 Ga 121250X SpringCprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 145006...

  • Page 41: Wheels And Tires

    TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 271491 DECALS KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 177097 Decal Lower Dash 181249 Decal, Clutch/Brake Eng 176396 Decal Engine 146046 Decal V-Bait Dr Sch tractor 171828 Decal Hood 136832 Decal V-BeR sch 171829 Decal Fender 138311 Decal Handle Lit Height 145005 Decal Battery Danger Adjust (Lift Handle)

  • Page 42: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 271491 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13---o,*...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 271491 LIFTASSEMBLY 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 X 21ga 120183X Bearing Nylon BIk629 Id 125631X Grip Handle Fluted BIk 122365X Button Plunger Red...

  • Page 44: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 271491 MOWERDECK 28 26...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 271491 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170280 Knob MowerHousingAssembly 149846 72140506 Belt Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 144200 138017 BracketAsm. Fram Sway Bar 76020312 Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 3/4 169970 Bracket, Asm. Deck Sway 7631J Runner,LH 128772 Runner,RH...

  • 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 (I) 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 replacing parts, any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship.

  • Page 47: Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation

    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 s tree trunk or other upright structure. 3. Sight across the fold In the direction of hill slope you want to measure. 4.
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