Page 2 - SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS; SAFETY RULES
2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manualand on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with theinstructions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.,which could be picked up...
Page 3 - Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; WARNING
3 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers SAFETY RULES • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stopmachine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Alwayslook down and behind ...
Page 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W-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: LO HI 1st 0.8 1.7 ...
Page 5 - CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Mower Gauge Wheels Steering Wheel Seat Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Clevis Pi...
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. 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 ti...
Page 9 - CHECK TIRE PRESSURE; CHECKLIST
9 ASSEMBLY 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. IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routi...
Page 10 - OPERATION
10 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...
Page 11 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR; THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.
11 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. Savethis manual for future reference. FIG. 8 THROTTLEC O N T R O L CHOKEC O N T R O...
Page 12 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
12 HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 9) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operatorto leave the seat without first setting the parking brake willshut off the engine.• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “...
Page 13 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS
13 FIG. 11 TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 11) 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 with attachment lif...
Page 14 - MOWING TIPS; ADD GASOLINE; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
14 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) 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.• Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brakepedal and set parking brake. • Place gear shift...
Page 15 - MULCHING MOWING TIPS
15 FIG. 12 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWERH O U S I N G F R E E O F B U I L T - U P G R A S S A N D T R A S H .C L E A N A F T E R E A C H U S E . • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippingsmany times and reduce them in size so that as they fallonto t...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; LUBRICATION CHART
16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BEFORE EACH USE T RAC T 0 R Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean B...
Page 17 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION; BATTERY
17 BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 14) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access toblades. • Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securingblade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge uptowards deck as shown. IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTERH O L E I N B L A D E M ...
Page 18 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
18 V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours ofoperation and replace if necessary. The belts are notadjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALSCorrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause theb...
Page 19 - CLEANING; CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS
19 ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oilchange if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (ifequipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plug...
Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING; Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.; TO INSTALL MOWER
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground ordriveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See “PROD-UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires areover or underinflated, you will not properly adjust yourmower. FIG. 21 FIG....
Page 21 - TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
21 F R O N TPLATE ASSEMBLY NUT “H” NUT “G” FIG. 23 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 24) -• Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. • Remove screws from L.H. mandrel cover and removecover. • Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel pulley. • Remove belt from...
Page 23 - TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
23 FIG. 31 RETAININGRING WASHERS AXLE COVER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 31)• Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allowwheel removal. • Repair tire and reassemble. • Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely i...
Page 25 - TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTB O L T SPRING BUSHING JAM NUT ATTACHMENTLIFT SPRING FIG. 34 CLAMP SCREW FIG. 37 FIG. 36 SWIVEL CLAMPSCREW STOP ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 36) The throttle control has been preset at the factory andadjustment should not be necessary. Check a...
Page 26 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
26 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...
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 - SCHEMATIC
29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT2046B 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 WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING O...
Page 30 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
30 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 52 22 21 79 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT2046B ELECTRICAL
Page 31 - KEY
31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT2046B ELECTRICAL 1 144926 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt Btr Frt 1/4-20 X 7.5 zinc 11 150109 Holdown Battery Front Mount 12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 16 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 166184 Har...
Page 32 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT2046B CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 50 43 42 17 17 17 21 21 44 20 21 84 47 24 86 4 2 19 20 16 17 56 21 47 17 28 91 1 106 8 68 17 90 17 6 7 7 7 30 67 85 88 137 17 63 17 45 70 60 17 63 68 31 35 158 37 17 17 58 138 153 130 5 140 141 14 18 130 130 144 17 130 142 17 ...
Page 34 - GROUND DRIVE
34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT2046B GROUND DRIVE 62 150 3 69 7 8 9 10 11 27 14 13 16 18 19 26 21 22 23 25 24 37 38 40 41 42 23 59 60 61 12 62 63 56 39 67 5 117 50 6 15 48 53 55 52 54 65 66 51 34 68 46 36 37 38 64 48 47 29 17 30 35 6 30 6 28 57 4
Page 36 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT2046B STEERING ASSEMBLY 8 6 29 28 23 31 41 22 21 20 44 1 45 14 25 34 33 32 6 27 42 27 6 19 1514 35 18 16 9 8 7 2 6 6 4 14 15 14 14 15 9 3 8 7 3 6 6 5 13 13 7 8 14 15 14 14 36 38,40 37,39 17 14 26 12 10 11
Page 40 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT2046B SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 171684 Seat 2 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 3 140675 Strap, Fender Asm. 4 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 5 145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged 6 73800600 Nut, Lock Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc 7 124181X Spring, Seat Cprsn. 8 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 ...
Page 41 - DECALS
41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT2046B DECALS 23 3 9 14 5 4 23 5 10 19 16 1 11 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 176674 Decal, Dash 2 170851 Decal, Engine 3 176272 Decal, Hood, RH 4 176273 Decal, Hood, LH 5 176652 Decal, Hood Side PNL 9 172740 Decal, Fender 10 1...
Page 42 - LIFT ASSEMBLY
42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT2046B LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 73 34 32 31 30 4 5 5 4 2 11 11 7 8 9 10 3 6 1 1441 1441 13 13 21 19 20 15 73 16 23 23 23 23 18 38 39 40 43 42 29 70 33 72 26 12 78 24 75 76 76 23
Page 44 - MOWER DECK
44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT2046B MOWER DECK 57 56 118 116 119 5 117 46 45 33 49 41 42 49 36 37 43 40 46 45 50 44 33 30 30 32 21 20 18 18 21 34 31 127 41 42 44 35 50 40 126 72 52 38 1 39 32 31 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 18 8 9 10 11 13 16 48 19 5 6 3 14 15 47 36 102 102 103 104 105 ...
Page 46 - TRANSAXLE
46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT2046B TRANSAXLE
Page 48 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 50 - LIMITED WARRANTY
50 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 51 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
51 15° MAX. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR TREE. CUT OUT ON DOTTED LINES THIS IS A 15 ° SLOPE SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (notgreater than 15°), never a...
Page 52 - FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS:; For replacement parts, have available the following information:; PARTS AND SERVICE
Your POULAN PRO product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigidquality standards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may benecessary during the life of your unit. FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: 1. Consult your dealer/place of purchase. 2...
