Poulan Pro PC1538C manual

| OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. PC1538C 15 HP 38 Inch Lawn Tractor Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distdbutor: call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 Poulan 186888 2.5.03 RD PRINTED IN U.S.A.[...]

SAFETY RULES _ SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS ,_ IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING"RIACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND TI_ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the [...]

SAFETY RULES '_Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers _lb 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. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry childre[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE: OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): 1,25 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 3 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 1st 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 SY[...]

UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert i i Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Shaft Steering Boot (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 @ (1) Locknut 1/4-28 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 1111 ,e,s Slope Sheet 5[...]

ASSEMBLY Your new tractor 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 wren[...]

ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and fiat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. • Pl[...]

ASSEMBLY CHECKTIRE PRESSURE ,/CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing sh[...]

OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N H L I1 REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BAI-rERY REVERSE FORWARD MO[...]

OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. THRO'I-rL_CHOKE LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT IGNITION POSITION CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH[...]

OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while op- erating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR[...]

OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) Your 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 MOWER BLA[...]

OPERATION CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during stor- age. Acidicgas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the [...]

MAINTENANCE FILL tN DATES A SYOOCOMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE !'_4"_""£-q_'/_£'_F SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation _ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems _1_ Check for Loose Fasteners 1_5 !l/ A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _l_a Lubrication Chart if T Check Battery Level 1_4 R Clean Batter[...]

MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any main- tenance. 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 B RAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintainproperairpressureinallt[...]

MAINTENANCE BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic 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 6-10 amperes for I hour. NOTE: The original equipmen[...]

MAINTENANCE 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 air to 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. Remove screw[...]

MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age. 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 SPECIFICATIONS&qu[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: 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 to "STOP"and remove key. Make sure the blades and[...]

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 "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 16 and 17) • Rai[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS R.H, SUSPENSION ARM ,,,._ ;: ._ .:._ MANDREL ENGINE PULLEY PULLEY RETAINER SPRING IDLER PULLEYS MANDREL PULLEY FIG. 20 TO CHECK AND 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 five (5) feet to stop at hi[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) posi- tion. Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: If additionalclearanceis needed to get toadjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position. GEARSHIFT LEVER ADJUSTMENT BOLT NEUTRAL LOCK GATE FIG. 23 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossba[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Lift seat pan to raised position. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery. First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide ter[...]

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, WARNING: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. AIIowthe engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor fo[...]

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" properly. 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. Carbure[...]

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-saf[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 09-32 SCHEMATIC 4k BATFERY K ____ RED AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE G A1 IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF M+G+A1 NONE RUN/LIGH1 B+A1 A2+L RUN B+A1 NONE START 3 + S * A1 NONE FUSE '© ' O_;-- I I I i I t_ J CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) BLACK BLACK METER (O[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 09-32 ELECTRICAL 22 25 48 21 26 I I I I Ii f / I I I I I I i t i [ I I I 29 27 I I I I I I 28[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 09-32 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 1[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 09-32 CHASSIS 208 30 207 26 33 2O6 3 26 5 25 10 35 34 26 12 29 28 13 • _ . • 208 cha ssis-pl,lt_stlt_50 3O[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 09-32 CHASSIS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 2 176554 3 17060612 5 155272 9 168336X010 10 72140608 11 174996 12 145660 13 172105X010 14 17490608 17 159639x428 18 184921 24 74780616 25 19131312 26 73800600 28 179101 29 140273X599 30 169468X428 31 136619 33 179716X428 34 1797[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 09-32 DRIVE 26 i 27 32[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 09-32 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2 146682 3 123666X 4 12000028 5 121520X 6 17060512 8 165619 10 76020416 11 105701X 13 74550412 14 10040400 16 73680500 18 74780616 19 73800600 21 106933X 22 130804 24 73350600 25 106888X 26 19131316 27 76020412 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 09-32 STEERING 47 68 67 67 65 3O 67 43 I iIz'l _l I I 6 34[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 09-32 STEERING KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140044X428 2 175131 3 169840 4 169839 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 175121 11 10040600 12 73940800 13 136518 15 145212 17 180641 26 126847X 28 19131416 29 17060612 30 76020412 32 130465 36 155099 37 152927 38 14004[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 09-32 ENGINE 2_ 3 72 81 4 31 78 33 37 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 38 14 23 I 36[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 09-32 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 170551 17720408 4 137352 13 165291 14 148456 16 11050600 23 169837 29 137180 31 184900 32 140527 33 123487X 37 137040 38 181654 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 72 183906 78 17060620 81 73510400 Control Th/ch Flag Screw[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PC1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 09-32 SEAT 12 8 _,_ ! 11 . KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 PART NO. 127426X 140551 71110616 19131610 145006 73800600 124181X 17000616 19131614 182493 121246X 121248X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Seat Pivot Bolt Hex 3/8 - 16 X 1 Washer 13/32 X 1 Xl0Ga. Clip Push-In Hinged Nut Lock He[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PC1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 09-32 DECALS 8 9 7 12 1 14 6 8 15 3 17 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 185413 3 184768 4 170563 6 157140 7 158168 8 172200 9 158166 12 181552 14 181553 15 145005 16 156369 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NPR Decal Replace Decal, Engine HP Decal Warning Decal, Fender Danger English De[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PC1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 09-32 MOWER LIFT 7 11 5 6 3 19 13 13 32 13_ 32 19 2O 15 i_ 161718 20 20 15 4O[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 09-32 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 109413X 8 124526X 11 139865 12 139866 13 4939M 15 173288 16 73350800 17 175689 18 738008OO 19 139868 20 163552 31 169865 32 73540600 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger Shaft Asm [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 09-32 MOWER DECK 2 2 86 68 28 26 42[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PC1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 09-32 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170280 2 72140506 3 138017 4 169970 5 4939M 6 178024 8 850857 9 10030600 10 140296 11 134148 11 11 139774 138497 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 16 174493 19 132827 21 73680500 23 137607 24 105304X 25 123713X 26 110452X 27 106736X428 28 19111016 [...]

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LIMITED WARRANTY 6. 7. The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi- als and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in rep[...]

POLICY Issued January 1980 WARRANTY Revised January 1991 LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWERTRAIN 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 for parts or labor on[...]

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION "M ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. 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. Exercise extre[...]

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