Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS
2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be pick...
Page 3 - WARNING
3 WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci - den tal starting when setting up, trans- port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug. WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor. WARNING...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
4 Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 4.0 Pints W/O Filter: 3.5 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 0 – 5.5 Reverse: 0 – 2.4 Tire Pressure: Fr...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Mower 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 (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1 (2) Locknuts 5/16-18 Steering Wheel (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x ...
Page 6 - HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR; ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON
6 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • Lift hood to raised position.• If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTENANCE section of...
Page 7 - TO DRIVE TRAC
7 ASSEMBLY FIG. 3 2466 02464 SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLAT WASHER SEAT INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.• Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward...
Page 9 - CHECKLIST
9 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. CHECK MOWER LEV EL NESS For best cuttin...
Page 10 - OPERATION
10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean-ing. OPERATION DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FO...
Page 11 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
11 02613 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. FIG. 7 Our tractors confor...
Page 12 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
12 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 spec...
Page 13 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS
13 OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.• Select desired height of cut.• Lower mower with attachment...
Page 14 - ADD GASOLINE; TOW I N G C A RT S A N D OT H E R AT; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL; NOTE
14 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.• Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged position. • Sit on seat in operating posi...
Page 15 - PURGE TRANSMISSION; MOWING TIPS
15 OPERATION FIG. 12 00272 PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om -mend ed that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the fi rst time. This procedure will remove a...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
16 BEFORE EACH USE T R A C 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 Terminals FILL IN DATESAS YOU C...
Page 17 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION; BATTERY
17 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments section of this manu...
Page 18 - CLEAN AIR SCREEN; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
18 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum fi bers. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure...
Page 19 - MUFFLER; CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS; CLEANING
19 01670 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam-age. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs fi rst. Spark plug type...
Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO INSTALL MOWER; Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
20 02565 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 19 TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19) • Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GAGED” position.• If equipped, turn height adjustment knob to low est set ting. • Lower mower to its lowest position.• Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket. CAUTION: Rod is spring load...
Page 21 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING; TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MANDREL FIG. 22 FIG. 23 FIG. 21 LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT 01553 SUSPENSION ARM 02517 BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH TRUN NION FRONT PLATE AS SEM BLY NUT “C” NUT “D” 02516 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SI...
Page 22 - TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE
22 02515 02513 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS L.H. MANDREL CENTER MANDREL IDLER PULLEY R.H. MAN DREL COVER SPRING FIG. 25 SEC OND ARY IDLER ARM SEC OND ARY SPRING ARM FIG. 24 PRI MA RY IDLER ARM R.H.MANDREL IDLERPULLEY ELEC TRICCLUTCH PULLEY SPRING ARM BELT TENSION ROD (DIS EN GAGED POSITION) RH MAN DREL C...
Page 23 - TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/RE PLACE MENT; TO A D
23 02537 • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in “transmission disengaged” position. Pull freewheel con trol out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position. The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward. If the rear ...
Page 24 - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 30 0217 9 HEX BOLT KEPS NUT POSITIVE (RED) CABLE NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE TERMINAL GUARD TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR 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 securely b...
Page 25 - TO REPLACE FUSE; TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL; INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
25 01679 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 31 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 31) • Raise hood.• Unsnap headlight wire connector.• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedures. 02141 HOOD HEADLIGHTWIRECONNEC...
Page 26 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
26 STORAGE 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. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark. Al low the engine to cool before sto...
Page 27 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
27 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 fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air fi lter. 5. Clean...
Page 29 - SCHEMATIC
29 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 30 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-16 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 40 33 30 50 42 25 22 79 21 81 D.C . A MP ER ES 45 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 55 16 52
Page 32 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-16 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 209 158 74 209 13 1 9 157 156 26 144 26 3 3 3 142 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 38 213 214 3 2 10 30 209 31 1...
Page 34 - DRIVE
34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-16 DRIVE 29 28 30 52 32 37 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 34 16 1 77 77 241 32 30 52 57 25 19 24 26 26 76 78 75 74 27 26 59 19 219 221 221 220 222 221 19 51 51 271 19 19 6 231 239 33 239 238 52 237 233 240 232 241 235 242 221 274 ...
Page 36 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-16 STEERING ASSEMBLY 11 5 87 5 87 4 3 43 6 43 8 40 32 8 6 46 46 8 6 2 94 40 11 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 29 29 82 10 38 12 72 1 37 36 37 41 42 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_stealth_prem_6
Page 40 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
40 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 171684 Seat2 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 7203 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 14 19131610 Washer Flat 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.5 145006 Clip Push-In6 73800600 Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi8 17000616 Screw ...
Page 41 - DECALS
41 10 3 16 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 Service4 59904 Tube Front (Service Item Only) 5 106732X421 Rim Asm 6"front Service6 278H Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Only) 7 9040H Bearing Flange (Front...
Page 42 - MOWER LIFT
42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-16 MOWER LIFT 36 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 50 26 37 41 40 38 49 18 17 16 15 54 54 13 12 11 13 13 31 53 32 32 13 52 49 49 51 51 13 13 20 lift-rh.1pc.stlt_13
Page 44 - MOWER DECK
44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-16 MOWER DECK 132 91 94 182 95 183 132 48 _nos e_roller 57 56 118 116 119 5 117 46 45 33 46 45 33 30 30 30 32 39 21 20 18 21 31 1 32 31 36 36 52 24 25 26 27 28 29 18 8 11 13 16 100 113 48 19 5 6 3 55 54 72 92 92 14 15 47 49...
Page 46 - LIMITED WARRANTY
46 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi-als and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, w...
Page 47 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
47 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD A LONG DOTTE D LINE 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 gre...
Page 48 - FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS:; PARTS AND SERVICE
Your POULAN PRO product has been expertly en gi neered and carefully manu fac tured to rigid quality stan dards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: 1. Consult your dealer/place of purc...
