Poulan Pro PB19546LT Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
MODEL: 96042003501
PB19546LT
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
Visit our website: www.poulan-pro.com
413438 Rev 2 02.07.08 TH
Do Not Throw Away
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WARNING:
Read this Man u al and follow all Warnings
and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can
re sult in serious in ju ry.
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 MODEL: 96042003501 Read this Man u al and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult in serious in ju ry. PB19546LT LAWN TRACTOR ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website: www.poulan-pro.com 413438 Rev 2 02.07.08 TH...
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci - working.
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE • Never operate machine in a closed area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment the presence of children.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Gasoline Capacity 1.50 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/...
  • Page 5: Contents Of Hardware Pack

    CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Slope Sheet Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Oil Drain Tube (2) Keys (2) Keys (1) Hex Bolt Lock Washer Insert Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel (1) Washer Steering Steering Wheel Washer (1) Hex Bolt Boot Adapter...
  • Page 6: Assembly

    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 Figs. 2 and 3) CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 4) • Remove bolt and flat washer se cur ing seat to cardboard • Lift seat pan to raised position. packing and set aside for as sem bly of seat to tractor. •...
  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- ✓CHECKLIST er a tion section for location and func tion of BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE con trols) WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- • Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com- FOR MANCE AND SAT IS FAC TION FROM THIS QUALITY plet ed.
  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. FAST SLOW REVERSE HIGH NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF OPERATION LOCKED...
  • Page 10 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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. ROS "ON"...
  • Page 11: How To Use Your Tractor

    OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses.
  • Page 12 OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with (ROS).
  • Page 13: Before Starting The Engine

    OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL lift control. The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift factory, already filled with sum mer weight oil.
  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per for mance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming.
  • Page 15: Maintenance Schedule

    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 Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness...
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- bent or damaged blades. te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest approved by the manufacturer of your tractor.
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE BATTERY TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 11) Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery you do, be sure the blade is balanced. with an automotive charger will extend its life.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE ENGINE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES LUBRICATION SAE 30 Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service 5W-30 classification SG-SL. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased FIG.
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 14) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor, re place ment is re quired.
  • Page 20: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. •...
  • Page 21: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac- tor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F). • Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring (J).
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER • If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjust- ment instructions above. Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the sides are equal.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION BELT DRIVE To Replace Mower Drive Belt (See Fig. 24) (See Fig. 25) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1. Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. brake.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU TRAL- ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 26) WASH ERS RE TAIN ING The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift RING lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, AXLE proceed as follows: COVER...
  • Page 25: Service And Ad Just Ments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE FUSE REPLACING BATTERY ( See Figs. 29 and 30 Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The WARNING: Do not short battery fuse holder is located behind the dash. ter mi nals by allowing a wrench or any TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY other object to contact both terminals at the same time.
  • Page 26: Storage

    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 IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the trac tor with FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gas o line in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK...
  • Page 27: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 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 28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine dies when Reverse operation system Turn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LT (96042003501), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-35 SCHEMATIC 02836_193374 / 390 BATTERY STARTER FUSE AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE CLUTCH / BRAKE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (PEDAL UP) (CLUTCH OFF) BLACK BLACK SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) BLACK...
  • Page 30: Wheels And Tires

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LT (96042003501), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-35 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 402015 Decal Oper 172743 Decal Ins Strg Whl 408834 Decal Eng. H.P . 408948 Decal Fend SD Rh 186164 Decal Hood LH...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LT (96042003501), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-35 ELECTRICAL 400449B...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LT (96042003501), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-35 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 193228 Box Battery 176138 Switch Interlock 183759 Harness Socket Light 4152J Bulb, Light # 1156 401662 Cable Battery 6 Ga.
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LT (96042003501), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-35 CHASSIS chassis-tex_62-elite sv pro...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LT (96042003501), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-35 CHASSIS PART DESCRIPTION 194263 Drawbar 197783X428 Dash 183393X428 Hood 183834X599 Lens Grille LH 183828 Grille 183835X599 Lens Grille RH 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 193218X428 Fender...
  • Page 35: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LT (96042003501), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-35 DRIVE...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LT (96042003501), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-35 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Transaxle, D6800 76020412 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 (See Transaxle Manufacturer) 169484 Retainer Clip 123583X...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LT (96042003501), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-35 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs-1cyl-tex_4...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LT (96042003501), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-35 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Engine B&S Model No. 31P677 137352 Muffler 194319 Keeper Belt Engine 405140 Pulley Engine 407545 Tank Fuel 1.50...
  • Page 39: Mower Deck

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LT (96042003501), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-35 MOWER DECK 151 194 46_man-Tex_lt_3...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LT (96042003501), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-35 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 405050x421 Mower Housing 198398X421 Handle, Clutch Cable 405507 Cover Mandrel LH 405143 V-Belt 405506 Cover Mandrel RH 72140505 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 x 5/8...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LT (96042003501), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-35 STEERING PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 186093X428 Wheel, Steering 74760636 Bolt Hex HS 3/8-16 unc x 2-1/4 184706 Axle Asm., Front 197636 Spacer Brace Axle 403087 Spindle Asm., LH...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LT (96042003501), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-35 SEAT seat-tex_7-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 197514 Seat 197661 Handle Slide 180166 Bracket Pivot Fender 198200 Spring Latch 140675 Strap, Asm Fender 74760612 Bolt 3/8-16 unc x 3/4 73800600 Nut, Lock W/Ins.
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LT (96042003501), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-35 MOWER LIFT lift-tex_5...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LT (96042003501), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-35 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 195223 Shaft Asm., Lift 195231 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 196492X421 Grip, Lever 196314 Spring Torsion 194209 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock...
  • Page 45 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 47: Limited Warranty

    In the event you have a claim under this Warranty, you must return the product to an authorized service dealer. Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty, please contact: In Canada contact: Poulan Pro Poulan Pro Outdoor Products Customer Service Dept.

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