Contents
183981 Rev. 1 2.19.03 JH PRINTED IN U.S.A
MODEL NO. PO1538C 15 HP 38 Inch Lawn Tractor
II. SLOPE OPERATION
SAFETY RULES
IV. SERVICE
I. GENERAL OPERATION
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
SAFETY RULES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Keys
UNASSEMBLED PARTS
Steering Wheel
Seat
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID
ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
ASSEMBLY
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
INSTALL SEAT See Fig
CHECK BATTERY See Fig
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS
OPERATION
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig
TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig
TO TRANSPORT
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
MOWING TIPS
TO START ENGINE See Fig
OPERATION
BEFORE EACH USE
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION CHART
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM
TRACTOR
BRAKE OPERATION
TIRES
TRANSAXLE COOLING
BATTERY
ENGINE
V-BELTS
MAINTENANCE
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig
AIR FILTER See Fig
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig
CLEANING
MUFFLER
SPARK PLUGS
TRACTOR
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig
TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig
BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See Fig
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig
REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 25 and
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig
ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
ENGINE OIL
STORAGE
OTHER
FUEL SYSTEM
CORRECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Engine continues to run
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
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SCHEMATIC
REPAIR PARTS
ELECTRICAL
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REPAIR PARTS
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ELECTRICAL
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CHASSIS
REPAIR PARTS
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REPAIR PARTS
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CHASSIS
DRIVE
REPAIR PARTS
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Knob Rd 1/2-13 Plstc Thds Blk
REPAIR PARTS
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DRIVE
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STEERING
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56
STEERING
REPAIR PARTS
Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester
ENGINE
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56
Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56
ENGINE
SEAT
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56
DECALS
WHEELS & TIRES
REPAIR PARTS
MOWER LIFT
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56
Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56
MOWER LIFT
MOWER DECK
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56
MOWER DECK
SERVICE NOTES
LIMITED WARRANTY
POLICY
LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS
SERVICE
WARRANTY
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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