Poulan PO1538D manual Maintenance, General Recommendations, Lubrication Chart, Before Each USE

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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

 

Check Brake Operation

 

Check Tire Pressure

T

Check Operator Presence and

Interlock Systems

R

Check for Loose Fasteners

A

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

C

Lubrication Chart

T

0

Check Battery Level

R

Clean Battery and Terminals

 

Check Transaxle Cooling

 

Check V-Belts

 

Check Engine Oil Level

 

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

E

Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)

N

Clean Air Filter

G

Clean Air Screen

I

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

N

E

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

 

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

 

Replace Spark Plug

 

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

 

Replace Fuel Filter

 

 

 

HOURS5

0

 

 

0

 

 

 

E

 

 

STORAGE

 

USE

 

 

 

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U

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

 

 

S

 

 

 

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SERVICE DATES

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3

4

1,2

1,2

2

2

1, 2

2

2

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.

Do not overtighten.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

LUBRICATION CHART

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

SPINDLE

ZERK

FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

SPINDLE

ZERK

FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

ENGINE

Check engine oil level.

Check brake operation.

Check tire pressure.

Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation.

Check for loose fasteners.

GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

REFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE” SECTION

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRI- CATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

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Contents Model NO. PO1538D General Operation Safety RulesIV. Service II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills To Transport Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips To Start Engine See FigService Dates MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsTires TractorBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemBelts BatteryEngine Transaxle CoolingAIR Filter See Fig Clean AIR ScreenEngine Cooling Fins See Fig Spark Plugs CleaningMuffler IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation Belt RemovalTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Attach Jumper CablesInterlocks and Relays To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PO1538DElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis 5479J Plug Button Blk 359 Dia Choke Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering Bushing Link Drag Blk LR Optional Equipment Seat Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift Mower Deck Repair Parts Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation