Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS
2 DO NOT:• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Do not mow on wet grass. R...
Page 3 - WARNING
3 WARNING: In order to prevent ac- ci den tal star ting when setting up, trans por t 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; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
4 Gasoline Capacity 2.0 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: 3.5 Pints W/O Filter: 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Cham pi on RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 1st 1.2 2nd 1.5 3rd 2.4 4th 3.5 5th 4.8 6th ...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel; Blade
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Mulch Blades (2) Keys Slope Sheet SteeringExtensionShaft Steering Adapter (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Locknu...
Page 6 - HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR; ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON
6 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) 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 and remove from the cardboard pack- ing. Remove the car...
Page 8 - TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCH ING; CHECKLIST
8 ASSEMBLY FIG. 4 TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING NOTE: The mulcher blades will dis charge and bag grass, but for best bagging and discharging install the high per- for mance blades.• Remove mulcher plate and mulcher blades and install high performance blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the MAINTENA...
Page 9 - OPERATION
9 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean-ing. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE ...
Page 10 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
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. Our tractors conform to the safe...
Page 11 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
11 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 12 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS
12 OPERATION AT TACH MENT CLUTCH LEVER"DIS EN GAGED" PO SI TION ATTACHMENTLIFT LEVERHIGH PO SI TION "ENGAGED" PO SI TION LOWPOSITION FIG. 8 FIG. 7 DEFLECTOR SHIELD TO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes great er than 15° and do not drive across any slo...
Page 13 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
13 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw ca...
Page 14 - MULCHING MOWING TIPS; MOWING TIPS
14 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass ...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
15 MAINTENANCE 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 D...
Page 16 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION
16 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 11) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove blade bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se cur ing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER HOL...
Page 17 - BATTERY; ENGINE; LUBRICATION; TRANSAXLE COOLING
17 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.• Keep battery and terminals clean.• Keep battery bolts tight.• Keep small vent holes open.• Recharge at 6-10 amperes ...
Page 18 - CLEAN AIR SCREEN; MUFFLER
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. ENGINE COOLING FINS SPARKPLUG AIR SCREEN SCREWS BLOWER HOUSING SCREWS DIPSTICK TUBE AS ...
Page 19 - CLEANING
19 MAINTENANCE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17) The fuel fi lter should be replaced once each season. If fuel fi lter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bu re tor, re place ment is re quired.• With engine cool, remove fi lter and plug fuel line sec- tions. • Place new fuel fi lter in ...
Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
20 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. • Turn ignition key to “STOP...
Page 21 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NUT "E" "D" "D" MANDREL FIG. 21 NUT "F" FRONT LINKS FIG. 22 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO AD JUST BOTH FRONT LINK...
Page 22 - TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL -• Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOW ER” in this section of manual). • Work b...
Page 23 - TO AD
23 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 28) WARNING : Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, fl ame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be rech...
Page 24 - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
24 REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 29 and 30) WARNING: Do not short battery ter- mi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connect-ing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.Positive terminal must be connected fi rst to pr...
Page 25 - TO AD JUST CARBURETOR
25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS HOOD FIG. 31 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR GOVERNORCONTROL LEVER GOVERNORCONTROL PLATE THROTTLECABLE HOLES “A” FIG. 32 TO AD JUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be necessary. However, minor ad just ment may be required to co...
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. Allow the engine to cool before stor...
Page 27 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
27 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 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. Di...
Page 29 - SCHEMATIC
29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE WHITE RED BLACK ORANGE BLACK BROWN BLACK BLACK BLACK STARTER M SEAT SWITCH (...
Page 30 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 16 16 52 22 21 D.C . A MP ER ES 45
Page 32 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 25 58 64 208 13 208 11 1 3 2 9 208 209 209 5 5 207 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 145 37 3 37 24 26 25 209 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 18 14 38 14 206 159 17 28 264 263 259 258 261 166 39 chassis_elite sv...
Page 34 - DRIVE
34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 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 4...
Page 36 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 5 4 3 43 6 43 8 10 40 32 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 17 43 91 2 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 44 51 54 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 steering_pl.lt_29
Page 38 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bush ing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/215 134300 Spac er Split 28 x 96 Yel Zinc16 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 ...
Page 39 - DECALS
39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 DECALS WHEELS & TIRES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 170455 Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service4 59904 Tube Front (Service Item Only)5 106732X421 Rim Asm 6"front Service6 278H Fi...
Page 41 - MOWER LIFT
41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 MOWER LIFT 36 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 37 41 40 38 12 11 3132 3132 19 19 13 13 13 13 lift-rh.1pc.stlt_5 1 159461 Plunger Asm.2 159476 Shaft Asm Lift3 178981 Pin Groove4 12000002 E Ring #5133-625 1921...
Page 42 - MOWER DECK
42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 MOWER DECK 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 37 184 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 142 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 48 59 19 4 3 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 42_deck_ma...
Page 44 - NOTES
Page 45 - LIMITED WARRANTY
45 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 46 - SERVICE; POLICY; WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTIES; A. Products Warranted; T E C U M S E H
46 T E C U M S E H ® Issued January 1980Revised January 1991 SERVICE POLICY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company (“Tecumseh”), subject to the limitations contained below, will,at...
Page 47 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
47 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE 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 mow slopes great...
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...
