Poulan Pro PD25PH48STB manual

02153 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PD25PH48STB LA WN TRACTOR Always W ear Eye Protection During Operation W ARNING: Read this Owner's Manual and fol low all W arnings and Safety In struc tions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury . IMPOR T ANT MANUAL Do Not Throw A way 188868 10.22.03 TR Printed in U.S .A.[...]

2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instr uctions in the manual and on the machine bef ore star ting. • Only allow responsib le adults, who are f amiliar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine . • Clear the area of objects such as rocks , toys , wire, etc., which could be pick ed up and thrown b y the blade. ?[...]

3 W ARNING: In order to prevent ac ci - den tal starting when setting up, trans- port ing, ad just ing or making repair s, al ways dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug. W ARNING: Do not coast do wn a hill in neutral, you ma y lose control of the tractor . W ARNING: T ow only the attac hments that are rec o[...]

4 Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter : 4.0 Pints W/O Filter : 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040") Ground Speed (MPH): F orward: 0 – 5.5 Re verse: 0 – 2.4 Tire Pressure: F ront: 14 PSI Rear : 10 PSI Charging Sy[...]

5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS Mower Gauge Wheels (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars (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 12 Gauge Seat Steering Wheel Inser t Steering W[...]

6 HO W T O SET UP Y OUR TRA CT OR CHECK B A TTER Y (See Fig. 2) • Lift hood to raised position. • If this batter y is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge batter y f or minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BA TTER Y" in MAINTENANCE section of this man u al f or charg ing [...]

7 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 3 2466 02464 SEA T P AN SHOULDER BOL T ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLA T W ASHER SEA T INST ALL SEA T (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat bef ore tightening adjustment knob. • Remov e adjustment knob and fl at washer secur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside f or assembly of seat to tractor . • Pivot seat upw ard and remove from the cardboar[...]

8 02510 INST ALL MO WER AND DRIVE BEL T (See Figs. 6 and 7) Be sure tractor is on le vel surf ace and mow er suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park- ing brak e. • Cut and remo ve ties secur ing anti-s way bar and belts. Swing anti-s wa y bar to left side of mower dec k. • Slide mo wer under tractor with defl ector[...]

9 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tr actor were ov er infl ated at the factory f or shipping pur poses. Correct tire pressure is impor tant f or best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. CHECK MO WER LEV EL NESS F or best cutting results, mower should be proper[...]

10 These symbols ma y appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Lear n and understand their mean- ing. OPERA TION DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESS[...]

11 ELAPSED TIME AMPS 60 0 60 HOURS 1/10 000000000 0 02527 OPERA TION KNO W Y OUR TRA CT OR READ THIS O WNER'S MANU AL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR TRA CT OR Compare the illustrations with y our tractor to familiarize y ourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Sav e this manual f or future reference . FIG. 7[...]

12 OPERA TION CA UTION: Alwa ys stop tractor com- plete ly , as described abo ve, bef ore leav- ing the operator's position; to empty grass catcher , etc. The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thrown into the e yes, which can result in severe e ye dam a g e. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating y our[...]

13 OPERA TION T O OPERA TE MO WER (See Fig. 10) Y our tractor is equipped with an oper ator presence sensing s witch. Any attempt b y the operator to leav e the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. Y ou must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to pre vent the engine from hesitating o[...]

14 OPERA TION T O ST ART ENGINE (See Fig. 7) When star ting the engine f or the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take e xtra cranking time to mov e fuel from the tank to the engine. • Be sure freewheel control is in the tr ansmission en gaged position. • Sit on seat in oper ating position, depress brake pedal and set p[...]

15 OPERA TION FIG. 12 00272 PURGE TRANSMISSION CA UTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel le ver while the engine is run- ning. T o ensure proper operation and perf or mance, it is rec om - mend ed that the transmission be purged bef ore operating tractor f or the fi rst time. This procedure will remove an y trapped air inside the transmission [...]

16 BEFORE EACH USE T R A C 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 DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE EVER[...]

17 MAINTENANCE TRA CT OR Alwa ys obser v e safety rules when perf or ming any main- te nance. BRAKE OPERA TION If tractor requires more than six (6) f eet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear , then brak e must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Ser vice and Ad just ments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air[...]

18 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be k ept free of dir t and chaff to prev ent engine dam age from ov erheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re mov e dir t and stubbor n dried gum fi bers. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission f an and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean[...]

19 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spar k arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age. SP ARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after e very 100 hours of operation, whichev er occurs fi rst. Spar k plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPECI[...]

20 02565 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 19 T O REMO VE MO WER (See Fig. 19) • Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GAGED” position. • If equipped, turn height adjustment knob to low est set ting. • Lower mo wer to its low est position. • Disengage belt tension rod from lock br acket. CA UTION: Rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod[...]

21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MANDREL FIG. 22 FIG. 23 FIG. 21 LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT 01553 SUSPENSION ARM 02517 BO TH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQU AL IN LENGTH TRUN NION FRONT PLA TE AS SEM BL Y NUT “C” NUT “D” 02516 FRONT -T O-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs . 22 and 23) IMPORT ANT : DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLO WING FRONT -T O-BACK [...]

22 02515 02513 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS L.H. MANDREL CENTER MANDREL IDLER PULLEY R.H. MAN DREL CO VER SPRING FIG. 25 SEC OND AR Y IDLER ARM SEC OND AR Y SPRING ARM T O REPLA CE MO WER DRIVE BEL T MO WER DRIVE BEL T REMO V AL (See Fig. 24) • P ar k tractor on a lev el surface . En gage par king brak e. • Low er mower to its low est position. •[...]

23 02537 TRANSMISSION REMO V AL/RE PLA CE MENT Should your tr ansmission require removal f or ser vice or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and bef ore operating the tractor . See “PURGE TRANS MIS SION” in the Operation section of this manual. SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 26 WITH P ARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” JAM NUT DO NO T[...]

24 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 30 0217 9 HEX BOL T KEPS NUT POSITIVE (RED) CABLE NEGA TIVE (BLA CK) CABLE TERMINAL GU ARD TERMINAL A CCESS DOOR REPLA CING B A TTER Y (See Fig. 30) CA UTION: Do not shor t battery ter mi - nals by allo wing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Bef ore connecting battery , remove [...]

25 0211 8 02119 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE T O AD JUST THR O TTLE CON TROL CABLE (See Fig. 32) The throttle control has been preset at the f actor y and ad just ment should not be necessar y . Check adjustment as described below bef ore loosening cable. If adjustment is necessar y , proceed as follows: • With engine not running, mov e thrott[...]

26 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used f or 30 days or more. W ARNING: Ne ver store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reac h an open fl ame or spark. Al low the engine to cool before storing in any en cl o sure. TRA CT OR Remov [...]

27 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” proper ly . 2. See “T O ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. W ait sev eral minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spar k plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dir ty air fi lter . 5. Clean/replace air fi lter . 6. Di[...]

28 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, s witches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutc h depar tment. engaged P oor cut - uneven 1. W or n, bent or loose blade . 1. Replace blade. Tight[...]

29 BATTERY FUSE RED RED 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 OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. A AMMETER RED IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B+A [...]

30 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STB ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 40 33 30 50 24 42 43 25 41 27 27 27 22 79 21 D . C . A M P E R E S 45 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 55 46 89 16 24 42 43 25 41 27 27[...]

31 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. 1 144927 Batter y 2 74760412 Bolt He x Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 7603J T ray , Batter y 10 145211 Bolt, BTR FR T 1/4-20 x 7.5 11 150109 Hold Down Battery , F ront 12 145769 Nut, Push, Nylon 16 176138 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 175688 Harness Asm[...]

32 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STB CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 209 158 74 209 13 1 9 26 144 26 209 209 142 209 142 143 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 14 14 38 38 213 214 209 2 10 30 209 31 10 90 159 217 chassis-stealth.stlt_18[...]

33 NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Dra wbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 9 163976X428 Dash 10 72140608 Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 11 167203 P anel Dash Lh 13 178298 P anel Dash Rh 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 175260X428 Hood 20 162026 Plate Batter y 26 73800600 Nut Lock He x W/Ins 3[...]

34 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STB 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 51 263 19 19 6 231 239 33 239 238 52 237 233 240 232 241 235 242 221 274 224 225 223 223 223 223 226 226 234 236 227 218 217 244 96 254 51 251 228 2[...]

35 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions give in U .S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STB DRIVE 1 - - - - - - T ransaxle (Order par ts from trans- axle manuf acturer) Hydro Gear Model 336-0510 6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 9 179334 Clutch Elec 15 74[...]

36 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STB STEERING ASSEMBL Y 11 5 87 5 87 4 3 43 95 43 8 40 32 8 6 46 46 8 6 2 94 40 11 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 steering_stealth_prem_10[...]

37 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STB STEERING ASSEMBL Y 1 184704X428 Wheel Steering 2 184706 Axle 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X W asher 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga 8 1200[...]

38 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STB ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 6 5 72 13 26 25 4 8 32 31 33 37 33 17 17 3 81 23 45 14 38 41 112 engine-bs intek-twin_39[...]

39 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 175437X428 Control Throttle 2 171875 Screw HwHd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 3 - - - - - - - - Engine, Briggs Model 445777 (Order par ts from engine mfg.) 4 149723 Muffl er Asm T win Lo-T one 5 159955 Pipe Exhaust LH Intek 6 160589 Pipe Exhaust RH Intek 8 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 w/Sems 10 162797 Shield Browning Int[...]

40 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 189022 Seat 2 140551 Brac ket Piv ot Seat 8 720 3 71110616 Bolt Fin He x 3/8-16 unc x 1 4 19131610 W asher Flat 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga. 5 145006 Clip Push-In 6 73800600 Nut He x w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1 9 19131614 W asher 13[...]

41 10 3 16 9 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap V alve Tire 2 65139 Stem V alve 3 106222X Tire F T 15 x 6 0 - 6 Ser vice 4 59904 T ube F ront (Ser vice Item Only) 5 106732X421 Rim Asm 6"front Ser vice 6 278H Fitting Grease (F ront Wheel Only) 7 9040H Bearing Flange (F ront Wheel Only) 8 106108X421 Rim A[...]

42 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STB MO WER 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 lift-rh.1pc.stlt_2[...]

43 1 159461 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger 2 159476 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 178981 Pin Groov e 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 W asher 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 6 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 125631X Grip Handle 8 124526X Button Plunger 11 175370 Link Lift LH 12 175371 Link Lift RH 13 4939M Retainer Spring 15 175562 Plate Asm. Suspension F ro[...]

44 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STB MO WER DECK 132 91 94 182 95 183 132 48 _nose_rol ler 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 17 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[...]

45 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 180358X421 Deck W eldment Mower 48 3 138017 Brac ket Asm., Swa y Bar 5 4939M Retainer Spring 6 178024 Arm, Suspension, Rear Sway Bar Deck 8 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade (The follo wing blades are av ailable) 11 [...]

46 LIMITED W ARRANTY The Manuf acturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manuf actured is free from defects in materi- als and work man ship. For a period of two (2) y ears from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser , we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge f or par ts or labor incurred [...]

47 15 DEGREES MAX. F O L D A L O N G D O T T E D L IN E T H IS IS A 15 D E G R E E S L O P 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 mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make [...]

Y our POULAN PRO product has been expertly en gi neered and carefully manu fac tured to rigid quality stan dards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. FOR SER VICE OR REPLACEMENT P AR TS: 1. Consult your dealer/place of purchase. 2. Consult the yellow pages of your phon[...]