Poulan PDGT26H48C manual

189369 09.29.03 TR Printed in U.S .A. 02139 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PDGT26H48C 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[...]

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 star ting 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, you ma y lose control 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 giv e you the best possib le dependability and performance. Should you e xperience any problem y ou cannot easily rem- edy , please contact your nearest authorized service center/ depar tment We ha ve competent, w ell-trained tech ni cia[...]

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 assembled at the f actor y with e xception of those par ts left unassembled f or shipping pur poses. T o ensure safe and proper oper ation of your tractor all par ts and hardware y ou assemble mu st be tightened securely . Use the correct tools as necessar y to insure proper tightness. T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASS[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 4 2466 02464 SEA T P AN SHOULDER BOL T ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLA T W ASHER SEA T FIG. 3 NO TE: Y ou may no w roll or dr iv e your tractor off the skid. F ollow the appropriate instr uction below to remo ve 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 02510 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 vel surf ace and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park- ing brak e. • Cut and remov e ties secur ing anti-s wa y bar and belts. Swing anti-s wa y bar to left side of mower deck. • Slide mo wer under t[...]

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 A L 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 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 OPERA TION 02507 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 location of various controls and adjustments. Sav e this man ual for future ref erence. HEIGHT AD JUST MENT KNOB MO TION CONTROL LEVER A TT A CHM[...]

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

13 OPERA TION T O TRANSPORT (See Figs. 7 and 11) When pushing or towing y our tractor , be sure to disengage transmission b y placing freewheel control in free wheel ing po si tion. F ree wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor . • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift control. • Pull freewheel control[...]

14 OPERA TION T O ST AR T 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 br ake 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 remove an y trapped air inside the transmission which [...]

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 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 00 667 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 UC[...]

20 02565 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REMO VE MO WER (See Fig. 19) • Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GAGED” position. • If equipped, tur n height adjustment knob to low est set ting. • Low er mower 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 and re[...]

21 T O LEVEL MO WER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tr actor is par k ed on lev el ground or drive wa y . Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICA TIONS” section of this man ual). 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 02515 FIG. 25 L.H. MAN DREL IDLER PUL LEY CEN TER MAN DREL SPRING SEC OND ARY IDLER ARM SEC OND ARY SPRING ARM R.H. MAN DREL 02513 T O REPLA CE MO WER BLADE (SEC OND AR Y) DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 25) P ark the tractor on lev el surface . En gage parking brake . • Remov e mow er (See “T O REMO VE MO WER” in this section of manual). • Remov [...]

23 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 pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually , the inter nal brak e will wear which ma y cause the mower b lades to not engage, or , to not stop as required. Adjustments should be made[...]

24 0066 3 sq 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 cov er , retaining r ing and washers to allow wheel remov al. • Repair tire and reassemble . • Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groov e. • Replace axle co[...]

25 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLA CING B A TTER Y (See Fig. 31) W ARNING: Do not short battery ter- mi nals by allowing a wrenc h or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Bef ore connecting battery , remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. P ositive terminal must be connected fi rst to pre vent sparking from ac[...]

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. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en cl o sure. TRA CT OR Remov e[...]

27 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” proper ly . 2. See “TO ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. W ait sever al 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. Dir[...]

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 TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48C SCHEMA TIC 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 AMMETE[...]

30 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 21 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48C ELECTRICAL[...]

31 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48C 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 r t 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 Headlight w/Bulbs 22 4152J Bulb[...]

32 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48C 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 17 17 17 44 99 146 143 47 165[...]

33 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48C CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1 180375 Rail, F rame 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 , 3/8-16 x 3/4 18 175289X428 Grille 1[...]

34 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48C 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 2 2 69 33 3 145 107 106 108 [...]

35 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48C 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 From T rans- axle Manuf acturer) 2 7070E K ey Sq. 1/4 x 2.5 3 7563R W asher Thrust 6 76020412 Pin, Cotter 7 140507 Wheel, Hub Assembly 9 140080 Bolt, Hub 20[...]

36 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48C STEERING ASSEMBL Y 8 29 28 23 31 41 22 21 20 1 45 14 25 34 33 32 6 27 42 27 6 19 9 8 7 2 6 6 4 14 15 14 14 15 12 9 3 8 7 3 6 6 5 13 13 53 8 14 15 36 26 10 11 steering_18-vgt 47 28 46 49 50 52 15 14 35 18 16[...]

37 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48C STEERING ASSEMBL Y 1 180656 Wheel, Steering 2 178557 Axle Asm., F ront 3 183226 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 Cap , Spindle 10 74781044 Bol[...]

38 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48C ENGINE 1 84 24 12 11 41 42 43 10 9 8 40 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 84 45 47 39 18 15 37 28 37 27 26 22 25 21 20 74 62 71 70 79 69 83 2 81 82 31 engine-intek-ELS_10-vgt[...]

39 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 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 VGT 10 175287 Bushing 11 179335 Clutch Electric 12 143996 Pulley Engine V GT Elect Clutch 15 179115 T ank Fuel Rear 5.0 18 179124X428 Cap Asm. Fuel[...]

40 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 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48C LIFT ASSEMBL Y[...]

41 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48C LIFT ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 121006X Rod Asm., Lev er 2 180045 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 3 159189 Le ver Asm., Lift Rh 4 12000022 E-Ring T r uarc #5133-87 5 19292016 W asher 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 6 71110624 Bolt, Fin He x 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 7 175830 Grip, Handle 8 175831X421 Button,[...]

42 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48C SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 171684 Seat 2 140551 Brac ket, Piv ot Seat 3 140675 Strap Asm. F ender 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 B[...]

43 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48C 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, Bypass 8 178502 Decal, Deck [...]

44 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48C 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 42 114 110 112 21 122 42 97 36 37 184 mo[...]

45 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48C MO WER DECK 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 178915 Brac ket Asm., Swa y Bar 5 4939M Retainer Spring 6 178024 Swa y Bar Deck 8 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade[...]

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