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Manual Poulan Pro PO1538A

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  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 1

    OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. PO1538A 15 HP 38 Inch Lawn Tractor • Assembly • Operation Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts For Pads and Service, contact our authorized distributor:, call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 | 181537 01.18.02 RH PRINTED I ...

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    SAFETY RU LES IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING iVIACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Reed, understand, andfollowall instructions inthe manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible a ...

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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. Al- ways look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children. Th ...

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    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 3 PINTS ;PARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM CAP: .030") GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: Ist 1.1 2nd 2.2 3rd 3.3 4th 4.4 5th 4.9 REVERSE: 1.4 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: 12 PSI CHARGING SYS ...

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    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert I i i t Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Steering Extension Shaft O (1) Large Flat Washer 5116-18 x 1-1/4 Steering Boot (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-1 6 x 1 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 @ (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Lock Washer 1/2 (1) Bolt (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys 2) Keys ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 6

    ASSEMBLY Your newtractor 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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrenc ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 7

    ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • Lift seat pan to raised position. • If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Customer Responsibilities section of this manual for c ...

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    ASSEMBLY ,/'CHECKLIST TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 10, for location and func- tion of controls) AWARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in trent of tractor is clear of other people ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 9

    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 ENG,NEON ENG,NEOFF O,LPRESSORE L,GHTSON OVE_MP T 4, FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTC ...

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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 tractorto familiarize yourself with the locations of variouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. THROTTL_CHOKE ATTACHMENT IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH SWITCH POSITION LEVER ...... & ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 11

    OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 5) You r tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine. • Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. ...

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    OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) You r tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing 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. • Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. • TO STOP MOWE ...

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    OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) When starting the engine for the first 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. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachme ...

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    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FILL IN DATES As YOO COMPLETE R EGU LAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation _ Check "Rre Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems V' R Check for Loose Fasteners _ _s A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades !3 T Lubrication Chart V f 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals i=1 # Check Transaxle Coolin ...

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    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MANDREL ASSEMBLY TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- 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 Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES Main ...

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    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use, However, pededic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10amperesfor I hour. NOTE: ...

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    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed airto remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 12) Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating. ...

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    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECI ...

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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANYSERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 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 "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have ...

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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or • driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). Iftiresare over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 16 and 17) • ...

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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS R.H. SUSPENSION ARM MANDREL ENGINE PULLEY RETAINER ;PRING IDLER PULLEYS MANDREL PULLEY FIG. 20 TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 21) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear ...

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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 25 and 26 (See Fig. 24) CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be rechar ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 23

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE 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 poody, stop ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 24

    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. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor f ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 25

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration CAUSE 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" pmpedy. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Carb ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 26

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut- uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Faulty operator-safe ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 27

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PO1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 SCHEMATIC ÷ I BATFERY /7 RED FUSE !++; , I , w.,_ '0 ' Q-_:-- ' ' -- t J CLUTCH / BRAKE _)G AI( (PEDAL UP) IGNITION SWITCH BLACK BLACK _/" METER (OPTIONAL) : "_'_" LINE I I I FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID (IF SO EQUIPPED) ORANGE © SOLENOID STARTER BLACK ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 28

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 ELECTRICAL 42 41 I t 25 48 22 [ I I ' 27 I I I 28 ...

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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery 16 176138 Switch Interlock 21 175685 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11"red 25 146147 Cable Battery 26 17 ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 30

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PO1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 CHASSIS 212 30 29 12 28 i 25 53 26 _t 5 31 _.5 I • - 208 55 54 3 2O8 3O ...

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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 CHASSIS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174620 2 176554 3 17060612 5 155272 6 174643X013 8 155138 9 168347X011 10 72140608 11 174996 12 145660 13 172105X010 15 74180512 16 73510500 17 159639x428 18 126938X 24 74780616 25 19131312 26 73800600 28 179101 29 140273X599 30 169465X ...

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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PO1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 DRIVE 250 51 32 30 5 18 6 35 36 37 26 25 34 26 27 53 32 ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 33

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PO1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 2 146682 3 123666X 4 12000028 5 121520X 6 17060512 7 162240 8 131679 10 76O2O416 11 105701X 12 19151216 13 74550412 14 10040400 18 74780616 19 73800600 21 106933X 22 130804 24 73350600 25 106888X 26 19131316 27 76020412 28 1 ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 34

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PO1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 STEERING 1 ., • L ! s __ I _41 iL ,r"-""-_ 42 J J J L 88 17 15 68 15 68 67 67 30 34 ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 35

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 STEERING KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 133741X428 2 175234 3 169840 4 169839 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 175121 11 10040600 13 136518 15 145212 17 177876 26 126847X 28 19131416 29 17060612 30 76020412 32 130465 36 155099 37 152927 38 133742X428 39 191 ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 36

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 ENGINE 3 72 81 62 4 78 31 33 37 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 38 23 14 I 78 %% _ i I I F I I /,I ',', -_.-" 6;-" 36 ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 37

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 170551 1772O408 4 137352 13 165291 14 148456 16 11050600 23 169837 29 137180 31 109202X 32 140527 33 123487X 37 137040 38 148315 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 10040500 72 71070512 78 1706O620 81 7"3510400 Con ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 38

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PO1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 SEAT I I I 116 5 21 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 PART NO. 127426X 140551 71110616 19131610 145006 738OO6OO 124181X 17000616 19131614 174894 121246X 121248X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Seat Pivot Bolt Hex 3/8 - 16 X 1 Washer 13/32 X 1 X10Ga. Clip Push-In Hinged Nut Lock H ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 39

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PO1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 DECALS 8 9 7 12 14 6 8 15 4 17 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 181251 3 180972 4 170563 6 157140 7 158168 8 17220O 9 158166 12 181552 14 181553 15 145005 16 157163 Decal, Clutch/Brake Eng/Fr Decal, Engine HP Decal Warning Decal, Fender Danger Eng ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 40

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PO1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 MOWER LIFT 7 5 4 2 6 12 19 13 32 _ 19 13_ 31 32 13 2O 8 / / / / / /' / / 6 5 15 i_ 161718 20 20 y 15 4O ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 41

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 15946O 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 109413X 8 124526X 11 139865 12 139866 13 4939M 15 17"3288 16 73350800 17 175689 18 73800800 19 139868 20 163552 31 169865 32 73540600 Wire Asm I nner/Sprg w/plunger Sha ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 42

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 MOWER DECK 21_T 68 2 42 ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 43

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. 1 170280 Mower Housing Assembly 56 165723 2 72140506 Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 67 106932X 3 138017 Bracket Asm Ft. Sway Bar 68 144200 4 169970 Bracket Deck Sway Bar 38"/42" 69 76020312 5 4939M Retainer Spri ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 44

    SERVICE NOTES 44 ...

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    LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the odginal consumer pumhaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date ot purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing par ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 46

    TECUMSEI4 TECUMSEt't Issued January 1980 WARRANTY Revised January 1991 LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company ("Tecumseh"), subject to the limitations contained below, will, at its option, repair or replace, without charge f ...

  • Poulan Pro PO1538A - page 47

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ,,,,,,= ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. I I I | WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exerci ...

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