Poulan PO15538B manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity

1.25 Gallons

 

and type:

Unleaded Regular

 

 

Oil Type (API-SF-sj):

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity:

3.0 Pints

 

 

 

Spark Plug:

Champion RC12YC

(Gap: .030")

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ground Speed (MPH):

Forward:

 

 

1st

1.1

 

2nd

2.2

 

3rd

3.4

 

4th

4.3

 

5th

5.5

 

Reverse:

1.7

Tire Pressure:

Front:

14 PSI

 

 

Rear:

12 PSI

 

Charging System:

3 Amps Battery

 

5 Amps Headlights

Battery:

AMP/HR:

28

 

MIN. CCA:

230

 

Case Size:

U1R

Blade Bolt Torque:

27-35 FT. LBS.

 

 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe the safety rules.

Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

4

ASSEMBLY

6-8

OPERATION

9-13

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

14

MAINTENANCE

14-17

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

18-23

STORAGE

24

TROUBLESHOOTING

25-26

REPAIR PARTS

28-41

WARRANTY

42

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Contents Model NO. PO15538B Safety Rules IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Battery See Fig Check Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine Mowing Tips To Start Engine See FigMaintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Brake OperationTires Operator Presence SystemBattery EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingCleaning Clean AIR ScreenAIR Filter MufflerTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERReplacing Battery See Figs To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points With attachment clutch Schematic Tractor - Model Number PO15538BElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis 174643X014 Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering KEY Part Description Engine Optional Equipment Spark ArresterSeat Seatlt.bolt1Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift 188822Mower Deck Repair Parts Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX