Poulan PDGT26H48B manual

186714 Re v . 1 06.06.03 JH/TR Printed in U.S .A. 02139 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PDGT26H48B LA WN TRACTOR Always W ear Eye Protection During Operation W ARNING: Read the Owner's Manual and fol- low all W arn ings and Safety In struc - tions. Fail ure to do so can result in serious injury . IMPOR T ANT MANUAL Do Not Throw A way 00993-poulan_p[...]

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 , to ys, wire , etc., which could be pick ed up and thro wn by the b lade. [...]

3 W ARNING: In order to prevent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- pairs, 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, y ou may lose contr ol of the tractor . W ARNING: T ow only the attac hments that are rec o[...]

4 CONGRA TULA TIONS on your purchase of a ne w tractor . It has been designed, engineered and manu fa c tured to give you the best possib le dependability and perf ormance. Should you e xperience any prob lem y ou cannot easily rem- edy , please contact your nearest authorized service center/ depar tment W e ha ve competent, w ell-trained tech ni c[...]

5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys 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 (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (4) Shoulder Bolt Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Seat Mower (1) Front Plate Assembly (5) Retainer Springs (double loo[...]

6 ASSEMBL Y Y our ne w tractor has been assemb led at the f actor y with e xception of those par ts left unassemb led for shipping purposes. T o ensure safe and proper oper ation of your tr actor all par ts and hardware y ou assemble m ust be tightened securely . Use the correct tools as necessar y to insure proper tightness. T OOLS REQUIRED FOR AS[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 4 02466 02464 SEA T P AN SHOULDER BOL T ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLA T W ASHER SEA T FIG. 3 NO TE: Y ou may now roll or driv e your tr actor off the skid. F ollow the appropriate instruction below to remov e the tractor from the skid. INST ALL SEA T (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat bef ore tightening adjustment knob . • Remov e adjustment knob an[...]

8 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 5 FIG. 6 INST ALL MO WER AND DRIVE BEL T (See Figs. 6 and 7) Be sure tractor is on le v el surf ace and mow er suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park- ing brak e. • Cut and remov e ties securing anti-sw a y bar and belts. Swing anti-s wa y bar to left side of mo wer dec k. • Slide mo wer under tr a[...]

9 ASSEMBL Y ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE Y OU OPERA TE AND ENJO Y Y OUR NEW TRA C- T OR, WE WISH T O ASSURE THA T Y OU RE CEIVE THE BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SA TISF ACTION FR OM THIS QU AL ITY PROD UCT . PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLO WING CHECKLIST : ✓ All assembly instructions hav e been completed. ✓ No remaining loose par ts in car ton. ✓ Batter y is prop[...]

10 These symbols ma y appear on your tr actor 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 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL P[...]

11 OPERA TION KNO W Y OUR TRA CT OR READ THIS O WNER'S MANU AL AND SAFETY R ULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR TRACT OR. Compare the illustrations with y our tractor to f amiliarize y ourself with the location of v arious controls and adjustments. Sav e this man ual f or future ref erence. HEIGHT AD JUST MENT KNOB MO TION CONTROL LEVER A TT A CHMENT[...]

12 OPERA TION FIG. 8 MO WER BLADES - • T o stop mo wer b lades ,mov e attachment clutch s witch to “DIS EN GA GED” po si tion. GROUND DRIVE - • T o stop ground drive , depress brak e pedal into full “BRAKE” position. IMPORT ANT : THE MO TION CONTROL LEVER RETURNS T O NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS FULL Y DEPRESSED . ENGINE[...]

13 OPERA TION T O OPERA TE MO WER (See Fig. 10) Y our tractor is equipped with an oper ator presence sens ing s witch. Any attempt by the oper ator to leav e the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut. • Lower mo wer with attachment lift control. • Star t mo wer [...]

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 mo v e fuel from the tank to the engine. • Be sure freewheel control is in the tr ansmission en gaged position. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress brak e pedal and set [...]

15 OPERA TION FIG. 12 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 remov e an y trapped air inside the transmission whic[...]

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 observe saf ety rules when performing 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 br ake m ust be adjusted. (See “T O ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air p[...]

18 MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE COOLING The f an and cooling fi ns of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean f an or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. T o prev ent pos- sible damage to seals , no not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle. • Inspect cooling f[...]

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, whiche v er occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPEC [...]

20 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REMO VE MO WER (See Fig. 19) • Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GA GED” position. • If equipped, tur n height adjustment knob to low est set ting. • Low er mower to its lo west position. • Disengage belt tension rod from lock br ack et. CA UTION: Rod is spring loaded. Ha ve a tight grip on rod and relea[...]

21 T O LEVEL MO WER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tr actor is parked on le v el ground or drive wa y . Mak e sure tires are properly infl ated (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICA TIONS” section of this manual). If tires are ov er or underinfl ated, you will not properly adjust you r m owe r . SIDE-T O-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs . 20 and 21) • Raise mo[...]

22 FIG. 24 MO WER DRIVE BEL T INST ALLA TION (See Fig. 24) • Install belt in both idlers. • Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley . • Roll belt into upper groov e of R.H. mandrel pulley care- fully . • Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the groov es correctly . • Reconnect R.H. suspension ar m to rear deck br ack e[...]

23 FIG. 25 L.H. MAN DREL IDLER PUL LEY CEN TER MAN DREL SPRING SEC OND AR Y IDLER ARM SEC OND AR Y SPRING ARM R.H. MAN DREL SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O ADJUST A TT A CHMENT CLUTCH (See Fig. 26) The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in br ake that stops the pulle y within 5 seconds. Eventually , the inter nal b[...]

24 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSMISSION REMO V AL/REPLA CEMENT Should your tr ansmission require remov al f or service or re place ment, it should be purged after reinstallation and bef ore op er at ing the tractor . See “PURGE TRANS MIS SION” in the Operation section of this manual. TRANSAXLE MO TION CONTR OL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig[...]

25 00663 RE TA I N ING RING WA S H ERS FIG. 29 AXLE CO VER T O REMO VE WHEEL FOR REP AIRS FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 29) • Block up axle securely . • Remov e axle cover , retaining ring and washers to allow wheel remov al. • Repair tire and reassemble . • Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groov e . • Replace axle cov er [...]

26 T O REPLA CE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gri ll. • Replace b ulb in holder and push b ulb holder securely back into the hole in the bac kside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELA YS Loose or damaged wiring may cause y our tractor to run poorly , stop r unning, or pre v[...]

27 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CLAMP SCREW FIG. 34 FIG. 33 SWIVEL CLAMP SCREW ST OP ENGINE T O AD JUST THRO TTLE CON TROL CABLE (See Fig. 33) The throttle control has been preset at the f actor y and ad just ment should not be necessar y . Chec k adjustment as described below bef ore loosening cable . If adjustment is necessar y , proceed as follows: [...]

28 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor f or storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used f or 30 da ys 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. Allow the engine to cool bef ore storing in any en cl o sure . TRA CT OR Rem[...]

29 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “T O ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait se v eral minutes bef ore 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[...]

30 PROBLEM CA USE CORRECTION 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 department. engaged P oor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade . Tighten[...]

31 TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 SCHEMA TIC 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 OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD[...]

32 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 M P E R E S 45 81 46 89 22 79 21 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 ELECTRICAL[...]

33 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 ELECTRICAL 1 144927 Batter y 2 74760412 Bolt He x Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J T ray , Bat ter y 10 145211 Bolt Btr F rt 1/4-20 x 7.5 zinc 11 150109 Holdown Battery F ront Mount 12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 16 176138 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 175688 Harness Hea[...]

34 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 31 68 43 34 47 24 39 17 86 166 2 19 20 16 17 56 21 47 17 28 91 1 36 36 50 17 17 8 156 156 156 152 159 6 7 7 7 30 45 17 35 5 14 18 130 130 144 17 130 142 17 130 32 17 139 17 33 139 122 150 167 122 148 153 130 157 158 37 17 17 58 161 162 138 17 [...]

35 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1 180375 Rail, F r ame RH 2 175282 Dra wbar , Gt 5 163976X428 Dash 6 157882 Dash Asm., Low er 7 17720408 Screw , Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 8 184668 Suppor t, Batter y 14 175260X428 Hood Asm., Pnt 16 121794X Cov er , Access 17 17060612 Screw , 3/8-1[...]

36 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 GROUND DRIVE 9 7 55 65 130 131 34 35 37 38 40 41 42 68 46 36 37 38 64 39 56 29 89 132 77 70 74 89 120 89 133 120 98 112 123 94 94 126 138 23 114 73 120 127 153 143 48 120 117 52 129 50 117 48 128 142 58 77 152 151 135 137 6 22 124 125 111 121 122 114 20 147 146 61 1[...]

37 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 GROUND DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - T ransaxle Hydro Gear 331-3000 (Order P ar ts F rom T rans- axle Manuf acturer) 2 7070E K ey Sq. 1/4 x 2.5 3 7563R W asher Thr ust 6 76020412 Pin, Cotter 7 140507 Wheel, Hub[...]

38 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 47 48 46 49 50 8 6 29 28 23 31 41 22 21 20 1 45 14 25 34 33 32 6 27 42 27 6 19 15 14 35 18 16 9 8 7 2 6 6 4 14 15 14 14 15 12 9 3 8 7 3 6 6 5 13 13 7 8 14 15 14 36 14 26 10 11 steering_10-vgt 14[...]

39 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 1 180656 Wheel, Steering 2 178557 Axle Asm., F ront 3 6855M Fitting, Grease 4 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 5 161848 Spindle Asm., RH 6 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 7 121748X W asher 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 9 121232X C[...]

40 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions giv en in U .S . inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 - - - - - - - Engine Br iggs , Model No . 446777 (Order par ts from engine manuf.) 2 149723 Muffl er Side 8 121361X Pulley V -Idler 9 177748 K eeper Asm. Belt Engine V GT 10 175287 Bushing 11 179335 Clutch Electric 12 143996 Pulley Engine [...]

41 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 LIFT ASSEMBL Y 35 73 34 32 31 30 4 5 5 4 2 7 10 3 6 1 38 42 39 40 43 29 70 33 72 26 12 78 24 75 76 76 23 11 11 23 77 74 41 41 23 79 70 70 23 8 lift_rh_8 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 121006X Rod Asm., Lev er 2 180045 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 3 159189 Le v er Asm., L[...]

42 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 171684 Seat 2 140551 Brac ket, Piv ot Seat 4 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 5 145006 Clip , Push-In Hinged 6 73800600 Nut, Crownloc k 3/8-16 7 124181X Spring, Seat Cprsn. 8 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 w/Sems 10 182493 P an, Seat 12 121246X [...]

43 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 DECALS 23 1 3 9 14 4 23 10 19 6 8 17 11 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 164097 Decal, Dash 2 184858 Decal, Engine 3 176272 Decal, Hood, RH 4 176273 Decal, Hood, LH 5 185539 Decal, Hood Sides 6 170563 Decal, W ar ning 7 166960 Decal,[...]

44 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 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 14 15 47 49 49 49 49 130 43 121 126 97 115 50 50 98 42 99 42 114 110 [...]

45 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 MO WER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions giv en in U .S . inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 180358X421 Deck W eldment Mo wer 48 3 178915 Brac ket Asm., Sw a y Bar 5 4939M Retainer Spring 6 178024 Swa y Bar D[...]

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

47 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE 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 turns gradually to preven[...]

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 ARTS: 1. Consult your dealer/place of purchase. 2. Consult the yellow pages of your phone[...]