Poulan PO13T38A manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity

1.25 Gallons

 

and type:

Unleaded Regular

 

 

Oil Type

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

(API-SF-SJ):

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity:

W/Filter:

 

62 Oz.

 

W/O Filter:

55 Oz.

Spark Plug:

Champion RN4C

 

(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 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

28-43

WARRANTY

45

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Model NO. PO13T38A 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 To Operate on Hills To TransportTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips To Start Engine See FigMaintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Brake OperationTires Operator Presence SystemEngine Cleaning MufflerSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTo 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 Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigsTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PO13T38AElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis Repair Parts Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering Repair Parts Engine KEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift Repair Parts Mower Deck 178515 Service Notes Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX