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 - In order to prevent ac-; WARNING; TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways look down and behind before and while back-ing. • Never carry children. T...
Page 4 - CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
4 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. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem-edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/department We have ...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Keps Nuts1/4-20 Battery (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys Gauge Wheels (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Clevis Pins (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (4) Shoulder Bolt Mo...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
6 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 ...
Page 7 - TO DRIVE TRAC
7 ASSEMBLY FIG. 4 02466 02464 SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLAT WASHER SEAT FIG. 3 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment kno...
Page 9 - CHE CKLIST; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
9 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE CEIVE THE BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUAL ITY PROD UCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in cart...
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 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE...
Page 11 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
11 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 location of various controls and adjustments. Save this man ual for future reference. HEIGHT AD JUST MENT KNOB MOTION C...
Page 12 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
12 OPERATION FIG. 8 MOWER BLADES -• To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch switch to “DIS EN GAGED” po si tion. GROUND DRIVE -• To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position. IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER RETURNS TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS FULLY...
Page 13 - NOTE; TO OPERATE ON HILLS; TOW I N G C A RT S A N D OT H E R AT
13 OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing 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 attachmen...
Page 14 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL; ADD GASOLINE
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 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 any tra...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART
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 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
18 MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE COOLING The fan and cooling fi ns of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos-sible damage to seals, no not use high pressure water or stea...
Page 19 - MUFFLER; CLEANING
19 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 and g...
Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO INSTALL MOWER
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 loaded. Have a tig...
Page 21 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
21 Check adjustment on right side of trac tor. Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance "B" at front and rear tip of the blade.• Before making any necessary ad just ments, check that both front plate links are equal in length. • If links are not equal in l...
Page 22 - TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
22 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC OND ARY) DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25) Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake.• Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of manual). • Remove screws from R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers and re move covers. REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT (Refer to “TO REMO...
Page 23 - TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See Fig. 26) The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop a...
Page 26 - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB; INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS; TO REPLACE FUSE
26 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 back into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run...
Page 27 - TO AD; TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CLAMP SCREW FIG. 34 FIG. 33 SWIVEL CLAMP SCREW STOP ENGINE TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE (See Fig. 33) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustme...
Page 28 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
28 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 29 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
29 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 31 - SCHEMATIC
31 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE RED RED BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BROWN RED ORANGE BROWN M SOLENOID WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS ...
Page 32 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
32 30 33 24 42 43 40 26 28 25 50 29 27 27 41 16 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 D.C . A MP ER ES 45 81 46 89 22 79 21 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 ELECTRICAL
Page 34 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 31 68 43 34 47 24 39 17 86 166 2 19 20 16 17 56 21 47 17 28 91 1 36 36 50 17 17 8 156 156 156 152 159 6 7 7 7 30 45 17 35 5 14 18 130 130 144 17 130 142 17 130 32 17 139 17 33 139 122 150 167 122 14...
Page 36 - GROUND DRIVE
36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 GROUND DRIVE 9 7 55 65 130 131 34 35 37 38 40 41 42 68 46 36 37 38 64 39 56 29 89 132 77 70 74 89 120 89 133 120 98 112 123 94 94 126 138 23 114 73 120 127 153 143 48 120 117 52 129 50 117 48 128 142 58 77 152 151 135 137...
Page 38 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 STEERING ASSEMBLY 47 48 46 49 50 8 6 29 28 23 31 41 22 21 20 44 1 24 14 25 34 33 32 6 27 42 27 6 19 15 14 35 18 16 9 8 7 2 6 6 4 14 14 14 15 12 9 3 8 7 3 6 6 5 13 13 7 8 14 15 14 26 10 11 steering_8-vgt 14 14 36
Page 40 - SPARK ARRESTER KIT
40 KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 - - - - - - - Engine Briggs, Model No. 446777 (Order parts from engine manuf.)2 149723 Muffl er Side8 121361X Pulley V-Idler9 177748 Keeper Asm. Belt Engine VGT10 175287 Bushing11 179335 Clutch Elec...
Page 41 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 171684 Seat2 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat4 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .625 145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged6 73800600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-167 124181X Spring, Seat Cprsn.8 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 w/Sems...
Page 42 - DECALS
42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 DECALS 23 1 3 9 14 4 23 10 19 6 8 17 11 KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 164097 Decal, Dash2 185519 Decal, Engine3 176272 Decal, Hood, RH4 176273 Decal, Hood, LH5 185539 Decal, Hood Sides6 170563 ...
Page 43 - LIFT ASSEMBLY
43 KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 121006X Rod Asm., Lever2 180045 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt3 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh4 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-875 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.6 71110624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/27 175830 Grip, Handle 8 175831X421 Button, Plunger9 122364X Plunger, Lever ...
Page 44 - MOWER DECK
44 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 17 48 19 5 6 3 14 15 47 49 49 49 49 130 43 121 126 97 115 50 50 98 42 99 42 114 110 112 21 122 42 97 36 37 184 mower_deck.48prem_2 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER P...
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 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 mowslopes greater...
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...
