Page 2 - Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; SAFETY RULES
2 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers I M P O R T A N T : T H I S C U T T I N G M A C H I N E I S C A P A B L E O F A M P U T A T I N G H A N D S A N D F E E T A N D T H R O W I N G O B J E C T S .F A I L U R E T O O B S E R V E T H E F O L L O W I N G S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S C O...
Page 3 - WARNING
3 • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the bladesoff. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Never carry children. They may...
Page 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F)SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: W/ FILTER: 4.0 PINTS W/O FILTER: 3.75 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: .040") GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 0 – 5.5REVERSE: 0 – 2....
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Mower (3) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) (2) Front Link Assemblies Gauge Wheels (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (4) AdjustingBars (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Clevis Pins (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolts Nose Roller Nos...
Page 6 - TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR; ASSEMBLY
6 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. Toensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use thecorrect tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. ...
Page 10 - CHECKLIST
10 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory forshipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important forbest cutting performance.• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results...
Page 11 - OPERATION
11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ...
Page 12 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
12 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. Savethis manual for future reference. FIG. 9 Our tractors conform to the ...
Page 13 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
13 OPERATION CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-pletely, as described above, before leav-ing the operator's position; to emptygrass catcher, etc. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 10) Always operate engine at full throttle.• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces thebattery charging rate....
Page 14 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
14 OPERATION L O WPOSITION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 12) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat withthe engine running and the attachment clutch engaged willshut off the engine.• Select desired height of cut. • Lower mower wit...
Page 15 - PURGE TRANSMISSION; ADD GASOLINE
15 OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengagefreewheel lever while the engine isrunning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom-mended that the transmission be purged before operatingtractor for the first time. This procedure will remove anytrapped air inside th...
Page 16 - MULCHING MOWING TIPS
16 OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS I M P O R T A N T : F O R B E S T P E R F O R M A N C E , K E E PM O W E R H O U S I N G F R E E O F B U I L T - U P G R A S SA N D T R A S H . C L E A N A F T E R E A C H U S E .• The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip-pings many times and reduce them...
Page 17 - LUBRICATION CHART; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
17 LUBRICATION CHART À FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK À FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK Á ENGINE À SPINDLE ZERK À SPINDLE ZERK À GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE Á REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES “ENGINE”SECTION I M P O R T A N T : D O N O T O I L O R G R E A S E T H E P I V O T P O I N T SW H I C H H A V E S P E C I A...
Page 18 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION
18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distanceat high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.(See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjust-ments section of ...
Page 19 - CLEAN AIR SCREEN; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FIG. 19 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to preventengine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush orcompressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept...
Page 20 - MUFFLER; CLEANING
20 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (ifequipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowingseason or after every 100 hours of operation, whicheveroccurs first. Spark plug typ...
Page 21 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO INSTALL MOWER
21 BOTTOM EDGEOF MOWER TOG R O U N D BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO G R O U N D A A GROUND LINE FIG. 23 FIG. 24 LIFT LINKADJUSTMENT NUT SUSPENSION ARM SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion contr...
Page 22 - TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
22 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 25 and 26) I M P O R T A N T : D E C K M U S T B E L E V E L S I D E - T O - S I D E . I FT H E F O L L O W I N G F R O N T - T O - B A C K A D J U S T M E N T I SNECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKSE Q U A L L Y S O M O W E R W I L L S T A Y L E V E L...
Page 24 - TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
24 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS(See Fig. 32) • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allowwheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Donot lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel huband axle. Insert square key...
Page 25 - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB; TO REPLACE FUSE
25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 34 HEXB O L T KEPS NUT POSITIVE(RED)CABLE NEGATIVE(BLACK)CABLE TERMINALGUARD TERMINALACCESSD O O R TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securelyback into ...
Page 26 - TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CLAMP SCREW FIG. 37 FIG. 36 SWIVEL CLAMPSCREW STOP ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 36) The throttle control has been preset at the factory andadjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustmentas described below before loosening cable. If adjustmentis nec...
Page 27 - STORAGE; BATTERY; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
27 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days ormore. CAUTION: Never store the tractor withgasoline in the tank inside a buildingwhere fumes may reach an open flameor spark. Allow the engine to coolbefore storing in any...
Page 28 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/r...
Page 30 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 31 - TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER DPR22H46STB; SCHEMATIC
31 BATTERY FUSE RED RED RED RED BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK IGNITION UNIT SPARK PLUGS GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK ORANGE BROWN M SOLENOID WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UN...
Page 32 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER DPR22H46STB ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 25 18 27 27 40 33 30 50 22 21 79 81 D.C. AMPERES 45 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 55 52 16 16
Page 34 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER DPR22H46STB CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 209 158 74 30 159 209 13 3 31 1 3 2 9 157 156 60 144 25 26 26 10 26 144 25 26 60 3 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 3 142 143 60 17 29 145 161 166 37 37 209 11 209 209 20 59 28 166 166 154 209 166 155 166 209 54 58 54 14 14 38 38 206
Page 36 - DRIVE
36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER DPR22H46STB DRIVE 29 28 30 52 32 37 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 34 16 1 77 77 84 16 61 71 200 73 16 61 199 32 30 52 57 96 26 25 19 24 26 26 95 76 78 75 74 27 26 59 61 38 41 42 40 42 39 56 9 63 65 20 66 15 89 90 51 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82...
Page 38 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER DPR22H46STB STEERING ASSEMBLY 11 5 87 5 87 4 3 43 6 43 8 40 32 8 6 46 46 8 6 2 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 29 29 82 10 38 12 72 1 37 36 37 41 73 42 88 71 29 17 29 43 91
Page 41 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
41 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 171684 Seat 2 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 3 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 4 19131610 Washer Flat 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga. 5 145006 Clip Push-In 6 73800600 Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 17000616...
Page 42 - DECALS
42 1 0 3 1 6 9 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 170455 Tire F T 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Front (Service Item Only) 5 106732X421 Rim Asm 6"front Service 6 278H Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Only) 7 9040H Bearing Flange (F...
Page 43 - MOWER LIFT
43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER DPR22H46STB MOWER LIFT 36 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 50 26 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 49 1 159461 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger 2 159476 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 138284 Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Rin...
Page 44 - MOWER DECK
44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER DPR22H46STB MOWER DECK 57 56 118 116 119 5 117 46 45 33 49 41 42 49 36 37 43 40 46 45 50 44 33 30 30 32 21 20 18 18 21 34 31 127 41 42 44 35 50 40 126 72 52 38 1 39 32 31 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 18 8 9 10 11 13 16 48 19 5 6 3 14 15 47 36 102 102 103 104 105 ...
Page 46 - LIMITED WARRANTY
46 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects inmaterials and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we willrepair or replace, at our option, withou...
Page 47 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
47 15° MAX. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR TREE. CUT OUT ON DOTTED LINES THIS IS A 15 ° SLOPE SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (notgreater than 15°), never a...
Page 48 - FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS:; PARTS AND SERVICE
Your POULAN PRO product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigidquality standards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may benecessary during the life of your unit. FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: 1. Consult your dealer/place of purchase. 2...