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Poulan Pro PO15538LT Operator's Manual

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iMPORTANT MANUAL
DO NOT THROW AWAY
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
EL:
PO1
LAWN TRACTOR
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WARNING:
Read this Manual and follow all Warnings
and Safety instructions.
Failure to do so
can result in serious injury.
ALWAYS
WEAR EYE PROTECTION
DURING
OPERATION
Visit our website:
www.poulan-pro.com
433401
12.31.o8 sR
Printed in the U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 MANUAL WARNING: Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. LAWN TRACTOR ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website: www.poulan-pro.com 433401 12.31.o8 sR Printed in the U.S.A.
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers DANGER: 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. • Slow down before turning. WARNING: in orderto prevent accidental •...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES & Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers ill. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to • Never operate machine in a closed area. the machine and the mowing activity.
  • Page 4 PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.50 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service OIL TYPE (API: SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F)
  • Page 5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering (1) Large Flat Washer Wheel Insert (1) 5/16 Lock Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 I ..Steering Extension Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Shaft Boot Seat (1) Washer Knob _(1) (1) Seat Keys Slope Sheet (2) Keys...
  • Page 6 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 insure proper tightness.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY iNSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) CHECK TiRE PRESSURE Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing for best cutting performance.
  • Page 8 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I",1 REVERSE NEUTRAL HiGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH ® ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON OPERATION...
  • Page 9 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 locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT iGNiTiON CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH POSiTiON...
  • Page 10 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 11 OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) (See Fig. 7) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged (ROS).
  • Page 12 OPERATION ADD GASOLINE COLD WEATHER STARTING (50°F/10°C and below) • Fill fuel tank to bottom offiller neck. Do not overfill. Use • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle (1",,I) control in the choke position until the engine runs fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum roughly, then move throttle control to fast position.
  • Page 13 MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS System. _ A Check for Loose Fasteners C ChecWReplace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level and Terminals R Clean...
  • Page 14 MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace Always observe safety rules when performing maintenance. bent or damaged blades. BRAKE OPERATION proved by the manufacturer of your tractor. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest Using a blade not approved by the manu= CAUTION: Use onlya replacement blade ap= speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved...
  • Page 15 MAINTENANCE V=BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours © of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. DRAIN TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE PLUG Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling.
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig, 12) Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. Remove blower housing and clean the area shown to prevent over- heating and engine damage. CLEAN OUT CHAFF AND DEBRIS AiR SCREEN Fig. 12 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
  • Page 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, 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. • Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. •...
  • Page 18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 15 and 16) • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance '_' on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4"...
  • Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position. push the tractor forward.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, use the TERMINAL BOLT following procedure: iMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 POSITIVE VOLT SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO NEGATIVE (RED) START OTHER VEHICLES.
  • Page 21 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 IMPORTANTTO PREVENTGUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gasoline in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK...
  • Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Will not start Engine not "CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter.
  • Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Worn, bent or loose blade• Replace blade• Tighten blade bolt• Excessive Bent blade mandrel. Replace blade mandrel. vibration Loose/damaged part(s)• Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts. Faulty operator-safety presence control Check wiring, switches and connections. If not Engine continues...
  • Page 24 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater...
  • Page 25 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 26 LiMiTED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi- als 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.