Poulan PRO PC1538A - Manuals

5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Steering Boot Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Bolt (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys (1) Lock Washer 1/2 Steering Extension Shaft (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Hex Bolt ...

6 ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standardwrench sizes are listed.(2) 1/2" wrenches Pliers (1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge Utility knifeWhen right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it meanswhen you are in the operating position...

7 ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • Lift seat pan to raised position. • If this battery is put into service after month and yearindicated on label (label located between terminals)charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.(See “BATTERY” in Customer Responsibi...

8 ASSEMBLY 3 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC-TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THISQUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Bat...

9 OPERATION 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 ...

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 adjustments. Savethis manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the safety ...

11 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which canresult in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operatingyour tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide visionsafety mask over spectacles or...

12 OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) 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. • Start mower blades by engaging...

13 OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing isattached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowingperformance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimm...

14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BEFORE EACH USE T RAC T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Termina...

15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 8) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access toblades. • Remove blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer secur-ing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge uptowards deck as shown. IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, C...

16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API serviceclassification SF-SJ. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity gradeaccording to your expected operating temperature. TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -20 0 30 40 ...

17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 13) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Cleanthe foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation orevery season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours ofoperation or every season, whichever occurs first.Service air cleane...

18 38 38 42 42 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. • ...

19 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 20) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL -• Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to itslowest posit...

20 • Remove belt downward from around engine pulley. • Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove beltupwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep-ers. • Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt awayfrom tractor. BELT INSTALLATION -• Carefully work new belt down between transax...

22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 28 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY(See Fig. 27) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt towardengine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. FIG. 27 HEADLIGHTWIRECONNECTOR H O O ...

23 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of theseason or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. 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 an...

24 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...

27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 79-70 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE WHITE RED BLACK ORANGE BLACK BROWN BLACK BLACK BLACK STARTER M SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) GROUNDING C...

28 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 48 16 16 22 21 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 79-70 ELECTRICAL 52

30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 79-70 CHASSIS 58 64 208 13 208 11 1 3 2 9 208 208 5 5 207 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 17 29 28 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 145 37 3 37 24 26 25 26 25 3 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 18 14 38 14 206 212

32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 79-70 DRIVE 29 28 112 14 41 38 39 57 51 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 59 212 55 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 13 81 84 82 64 65 145 79 16 96 26 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 ...

34 44 51 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 63 11 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 79-70 STEERING

38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 79-70 SEAT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 127426X Seat 2 140551 Bracket Seat Pivot 3 71110616 Bolt Hex 3/8 - 16 X 1 4 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 1 X10Ga. 5 145006 Clip Push-In Hinged 6 73800600 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/8 - 16 7 124181X...

39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 79-70 DECALS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 3 180972 Decal, Engine HP 4 170563 Decal Warning 6 157140 Decal, Fender Danger English 7 158168 Decal Ins Str Wh 8 172200 Decal, Fender 5 Sp. 9 158166 Decal Fender 12 181552 Decal, Hood ...

40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 79-70 MOWER LIFT 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13

42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 79-70 MOWER DECK 19 86 38 42 2 15 14 13 11 10 98 1 21 2 96 97 29 27 23 26 28 25 24 21 87 88 21 146 31 40 150 45 32 33 69 55 56 36 36 89 123 113 53 30 109 89 122 40 89 108 107 68 4 3 5 6 2 21 149 16 21 2 110 54 148 152 151 153 15...

45 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...

46 T E C U M S E H ® Issued January 1980Revised January 1991 T E C U M S E H ® SERVICE P O L I C Y WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted P e e r l e s s G e a r a n d M a c h i n e D i v i s i o n o f T e c u m s e h P r o d u c t s C o m p a ...

47 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALON G DOT TED L INE THIS IS A 15 D EGREE SLOP E ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mowslopes gr...