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MODEL NO. PO15538D
15.5 HP 38 Inch
Lawn Tractor
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297
For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
192666 4.26.04 MH
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE 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 manual and on the machine before starting. turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Only al
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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 WARNING: In order to prevent ac- machine if anyone enters the area. ci den tal starting when setting up, Never carry passengers or children even with the blades trans port ing, ad just ing or making off. repairs, alwa ys dis con nect spark Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways plug wire and place wire where it look down and behind
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu factured to giv e 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-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) department. We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni cians O
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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 (1) Bolt Steering Extension Steering Wheel Shaft 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 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 tightness. INSERT TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. 1/2 HEX NUT (2) 1/2" wrenches Pliers LARGE FLAT (1) 9/16" wrench
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the SEAT tractor from the skid. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion section for location and function of con trols) SEAT PAN Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake SHOULDER ped al. BOLT Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) po si tion. Roll tractor forw
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHE CKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE CEIVE THE for best cutting performance. BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT QUAL ITY PRODUCT. SPEC I FI CATIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly i
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW SLOW CHOKE P LIGHTSON ENGINESTART PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF ENGINEON PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE OVERTEMP FUEL FORWARD MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS CLUTCHENGAGED CLUTCHDISENGAGED DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR ANDFEETAWAY (SEESAFETYRULESSECTION) DANG
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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. LIGHT SWITCH IGNITION ATTACHMENT POSITION SWITCH CLUTCH LEVER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE/CHOKE ATTACHMENT CONTROL LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL MOWER DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS GEARSHIFT LEVER PARKING BRAKE FIG. 4 Our trac
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01995 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 op- erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD). TO SE
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01994 OPERATION To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) clutch/brake pedal. Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing Make all turns slowly. switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged T O TRANSPORT will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment positioned in the seat to p
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which is attached to tractor. leads to sep a ration and f or ma tion of acids during stor- Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine fo r mance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel Servic
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maint_sch-tractore.new1 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems T R Check for Loose Fasteners 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRAILING STAR EDGE UP Always observe safety rules when performing any main- CEN TER te nance. HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. MANDREL ASSEMBLY (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments LOCK WASHER section of this manual). TIRES FLAT WASHER BLADE Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT BLADE BOLT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this
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MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS OIL DRAIN VALVE Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power. Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- ter y cable and remove battery from tractor. CLOSED Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. AND LOCKED Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush POSITION until bright. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTE
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00667 MAINTENANCE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 12) The fuel fi lter should be replaced once each season. If fuel fi lter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bure 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 position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned. Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. C
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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” 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.
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01156 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Push clutch cable housing guide into bracket, slide col- FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 16 and 17) lar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring. IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT -TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY , Place fl at washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt BE SURE TO AD JUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUAL LY SO and secure with small retainer spring. MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.
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02373 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST BRAKE TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- (See Fig. 18) gage par king brake. The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Measure distance between brake operating arm and Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. nut “A” on brake rod. BELT REMOVAL - If distance is other than 1-1/2", loos en jam nut and turn Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GAGED” po
