Page 2 - Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; SAFETY RULES; GENERAL OPERATION
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 ...
Page 3 - In order to prevent acciden-; WARNING; Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
3 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers SAFETY RULES Look for this symbol to point out im-portant safety precautions. It meansCAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOURSAFETY IS INVOLVED. CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transport-ing, adjusting or making repairs, al-wa...
Page 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; on your purchase of a new tractor.; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; Read and observe the safety rules.; 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 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 - TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; Remove mower and packing materials.; HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR; Lift hood to raised position.; ASSEMBLY; Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.
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 9 - CHECKLIST; All assembly instructions have been completed.
9 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 10 - OPERATION
10 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 11 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
11 ELAPSED TIME AMPS 60 0 60 HOURS 1/10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 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 ...
Page 12 - Start tractor and release parking brake.; HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
12 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. 8) Always operate engine at full throttle.• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces thebattery charging rate. ...
Page 13 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; NOTE
13 OPERATION L O WPOSITION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) 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 14 - ADD GASOLINE; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
14 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine hasrun out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuelfrom the tank to the engine.• Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engagedposition. • Sit on seat in operating position,...
Page 15 - PURGE TRANSMISSION; During this procedure there will be no movement of; MOWING TIPS; The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.; Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing
15 OPERATION FIG. 12 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 i...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; Check engine oil level.; LUBRICATION CHART
16 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 Terminals FILL IN DATESAS YOU COM...
Page 17 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION; BATTERY
17 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 18 - CLEAN AIR SCREEN; Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen,; ENGINE; LUBRICATION; Be sure tractor is on level surface.
18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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 cleanto...
Page 19 - MUFFLER; CLEANING; Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
19 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 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.; TO INSTALL MOWER
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:• Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Dis...
Page 21 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING; Belt tension rod is spring
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MANDREL FIG. 22 FIG. 23 FIG. 21 LIFT LINKADJUSTMENT NUT SUSPENSION ARM BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH TRUNNION F R O N TPLATEASSEMBLY NUT “C” NUT “D” FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) 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 - ...
Page 22 - TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS L.H.MANDREL CENTERMANDREL IDLERPULLEY R.H.MANDRELCOVER SPRING FIG. 25 TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake systemwhich is mounted on the side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance athigh sp...
Page 23 - TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT; TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
23 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS(See Fig. 28) • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allowwheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do notlose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub andaxle. Insert square key...
Page 24 - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB; TO REPLACE FUSE
24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 30 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 25 - Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob.; TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CLAMP SCREW FIG. 33 FIG. 32 SWIVEL CLAMPSCREW STOP ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 32) 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 26 - STORAGE; Fully charge the battery for storage.; FUEL SYSTEM; Use fresh fuel next season.; ENGINE OIL; OTHER; Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
26 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 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 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 29 - WIRING INSULATED CLIPS; PTO SWITCH; RELAY; TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR25PH48STA; 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 PR25PH48STA ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 50 21 79 22 81 D.C . A MP ER ES 45 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 55 46 89 16
Page 32 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR25PH48STA CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 209 158 74 30 159 209 13 3 31 1 3 2 9 157 156 10 144 26 26 60 26 144 26 10 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 54 206 14 14 38 38
Page 33 - KEY
33 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x3/4 9 163976X428 Dash 10 72140608 Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 11 167203 Panel Dash Lh 13 178298 Panel Dash Rh 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 175260X428 Hood 20 162026 Plate ...
Page 34 - DRIVE
34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR25PH48STA 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 51 250 19 19 6 231 239 33 239 238 52 237 233 240 232 241 235 242 221 215 224 225 223 223 223 223 226 2...
Page 36 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR25PH48STA 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 17 29 43 91
Page 38 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR25PH48STA ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 62 6 5 72 13 26 25 4 8 32 31 34 33 37 33 39 17 16 17 3 81 23 45 14 38 15 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 175437X428 Control Throttle 2 164863 Screw HwHd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 3 - - - - - - - - Engine, B...
Page 39 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
39 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 40 - DECALS
40 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 41 - MOWER LIFT
41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR25PH48STA MOWER LIFT 36 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 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 1 159461 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger 2 159476 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 138284 Pin Groove 4 12000...
Page 42 - MOWER DECK
42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR25PH48STA MOWER DECK 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 49 49 49 130 43 121 126 97 115 50 50 98 42 99 42 114 110 112 21 122 42...
Page 44 - LIMITED WARRANTY
44 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 45 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
45 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 46 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 48 - necessary during the life of your unit.; FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS:; PARTS AND SERVICE
Your POULAN PRO product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigid quality standards. 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 purchase....
