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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NO.PO1538D
15 HP 38 Inch
LawnTractor
Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
• Storage
• Troubleshooting
• Repair Parts
For Parts and Sewice, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800o849-1297
For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
Poutan
187570 3.5.03 MH
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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_ SAFETY RULES ASAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS,_ ,MPO ANT: TR,S cuTr,N'G- ACH,NE,S CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND TF, VVING OBJECTS FA,LURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. manual and on the machine before starting. Do not mow near drop-offs
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SAFETY RULES &Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. 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. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of anot
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) edy,please contact your nearest authorized service center/ SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) department. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Lock Washer 1/2 Steering Wheel Insert Steering Boot Steering (1) Bolt Extension I i Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys 2) Keys Slope Sheet (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Large Flat Washer ® (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 5
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ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembted 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 tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. _-_1_ HEX NUT (2) 1/2" wrenches Pliers _INSERT (1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gaug
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ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) SEAT PAN Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. LABEL • Remove adjustment belt, lock washer and flat 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 cardboard packing and discard. • Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan. • Push down on seat to engage shoulder bo
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ASSEMBLY CHECKTIRE PRESSURE ,/CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS for best cutting performance. QUALITY PRODUCT. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST" ,/ All assembly instructions have bee
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on yourtractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N H L I'-,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BAl-rERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT AI'rACHMENT A'I-rACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS AND FEET AWAY
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OPERATION KNOWYOUR 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. Save this manual for future reference. LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT IGNITION POSITION CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH PLUNGER THROTTLE/CHOKE ,, f, ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE MOWER DECK PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS GEARSHIFT LEVER PARKING DRAKE \ FIG. 4 Our tractors conform to the
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OPERATION 1 can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while op- erating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a w de [_ The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which | vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. I IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATI-ERY TO BE DISCHARGED,(DEAD). TO SET PARKING BRAK
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OPERATION TO TRANSPORT TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) • Raise attachmentliftto highestpositionwithattachment Yourtractor isequipped with an operator presence sensing liftcontrol. switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with • When pushing or towingyour tractor, be sure gearshift the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. lever is in neutral (N) position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH. Select desired height of cut. • Start
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which is attached to tractor. leads to separation and formation of acids during stor- Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine formance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel Service and Adjustments section of
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MAINTENANCE .A,NTENANCESC. OO.E F,LL,. OA S AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERV,CE ERV,OE OATES Check Brake Operati°n _ _ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners ll/s _ ! Lubrication Chart If T Check Battery Level A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4 3 R Clean Battery and Terminals I/ Check Transaxle Cooling I_ Check V-Belts I_ Check Engine Oil Level li/ Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) V'I,_ V' E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) V'1,2 I_ N Cl
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- EDGE UP tenance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at highspeed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual). LOCK WASHER STAR TIRES • Maintainpmperairpressureinalttims(See=PRODUCT FLAT WASHER SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). _'_,,,, BLADE BOLT • Keep tires f
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MAINTENANCE NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) BATTERY improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient will result in increased oil consumption when used above for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery 32°1=.Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid with an automotive charger wilt extend its life. possible engine damage from running low on oil. • Keep battery and terminals c
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MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN AIR FILTER (See Fig. 13) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush Replace pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of fibers. operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty
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MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester CLAMP (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age. SPARK PLUGS FUE_ cLAMP Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever FILTER occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. FIG. 14 IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 14) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season, iffuel CLEANI
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: Depress clutcWbrake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OT
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING links. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on or driveway, Make sure tires are properly inflated (See both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If equal number of turns.The two front links must remain tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adj
