Poulan Pro 02153 manual

02153 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PD20PH48STB 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 186666 Re v . 3 08.15.03 RD/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 , to ys, wire , etc., which could be pick ed up and thrown b y 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 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, y ou may lose contr ol of the tractor . W ARNING: T ow only the attac hments that are rec [...]

4 Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter : 4.0 Pints W/O Filter : 3.5 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): F orward: 0 – 5.5 Re verse: 0 – 2.4 Tire Pressure: F ront: 14 PSI Rear : 10 PSI Charging [...]

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 ser vice after month and y ear 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 i[...]

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 securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside f or assemb ly of seat to tractor . • Pivot seat upward and remov e from the cardboa[...]

8 02510 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 secur ing anti-s wa y bar and belts . Swing anti-s wa y bar to left side of mo wer dec k. • Slide mo wer under tractor with defl e[...]

9 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tr actor were ov erinfl ated at the factory f or shipping pur poses. Correct tire pressure is impor tant f or best cutting perf ormance. • 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, mo wer should be prope[...]

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 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRES[...]

11 02613 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 locations of v arious controls and ad just ments. Sav e this man ual f or future ref erence. FIG. 7 Our tractors conf orm to the safety standards[...]

12 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thro wn into the ey es, which can result in severe e ye dam age . Alwa ys wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating y our tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repair s. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectac les or stan dard saf ety glasses. 001[...]

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 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 b[...]

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 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 remov e an y trapped air inside the transmissio[...]

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 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be k ept free of dir t and chaff to pre vent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire br ush or compressed air to re mov e dir t and stubborn dr ied 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 01670 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[...]

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 lo west position. • Disengage belt tension rod from lock br ack et. CA UTION: Rod is spring loaded. Ha ve a tight grip on r[...]

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

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 FIG. 24 PRI MA RY IDLER ARM R.H. MANDREL IDLER PULLEY ELEC TRIC CLUTCH PULLEY SPRING ARM BEL T TENSION ROD (DIS EN GA GED POSITION) RH MAN DREL CO VER RH SUSPENSION ARM IDLER PULLEY T O [...]

23 02537 • Disengage transmission b y placing freewheel control in “transmission disengaged” position. Pull freewheel con trol out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position. The rear wheels must loc k and skid when you try to manually push the tractor f orward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brak e needs to be adj[...]

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 T O REPLA CE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace b ulb in holder and push b ulb holder securely back into the hole in the bac ksid[...]

25 01679 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 31 T O REMO VE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 31) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector . • Stand in front of tractor . Grasp hood at sides , tilt tow ard engine and lift off of tractor . • T o replace, re v erse abov e procedures. 02141 HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECT OR T O REPLA CE FUSE Re[...]

26 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. Al low the engine to cool bef ore storing in any en cl o sure. TRA CT OR Rem[...]

27 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. W ait sev eral min utes 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 department. engaged P oor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade . Tighten [...]

29 BATTERY FUSE RED RED RED RED BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK IGNITION UNIT SPARK PLUGS GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK 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 YOU[...]

30 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-16 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 40 33 30 50 42 25 22 79 21 81 D . C . A M P E R E S 45 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 55 16 52[...]

31 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions giv en 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 A[...]

32 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-16 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 209 158 74 209 13 1 9 157 156 26 144 26 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 143 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 3 2 10 30 209 31 10 90 159 217 chassis-stealth.stlt_13[...]

33 NO TE: All component dimensions giv en 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[...]

34 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-16 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 51 271 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 21[...]

35 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions giv e in U .S . inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-16 DRIVE 1 - - - - - - T ransaxle (Order par ts from trans- axle manuf acturer) Hydro gear Model 336-0510 6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x[...]

36 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-16 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 11 5 87 5 87 4 3 43 6 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 42 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_stealth_prem_6[...]

37 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions giv en in U .S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-16 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 1 180656 Wheel Steering 2 172393 Axle Cast Lt Machined 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 1[...]

38 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-16 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 8 10 6 5 116 13 4 26 25 101 3 17 16 17 17 23 45 14 38 32 31 33 37 33 41 112 engine-ko.twin_15[...]

39 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 175439X428 Control Throttle 2 171875 Screw HwHd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 3 - - - - - - - - Engine, K ohler Model CV674 (Order par ts from engine mfg.) 4 149723 Muffl er Asm T win Lo-T one 5 146699 Pipe Exhaust LH 6 146700 Pipe Exhaust RH 8 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 w/Sems 10 146629 Shield Heat Muffl er 13 - - - [...]

40 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 171684 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 170455 Tire F T 15 x 6 0 - 6 Service 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 Asm[...]

42 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-16 MO WER LIFT 36 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 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_13[...]

43 1 184432 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger 2 159476 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 138284 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 175830 Grip Handle 11 175370 Link Lift LH 12 175371 Link Lift RH 13 4939M Retainer Spring 15 175562 Plate Asm. Suspension F ront 16 73350800 Nut Jam He x[...]

44 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-16 MO WER DECK 132 91 94 182 95 183 132 48_nose_roller 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 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 [...]

45 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 Weldment Mow er 48 3 138017 Brac ket Asm., Sw a 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 a v ailab le[...]

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 mater i- 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 incurr[...]

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[...]