Contents
183981 Rev. 1 2.19.03 JH PRINTED IN U.S.A
MODEL NO. PO1538C 15 HP 38 Inch Lawn Tractor
IV. SERVICE
SAFETY RULES
I. GENERAL OPERATION
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
SAFETY RULES
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Steering Wheel
UNASSEMBLED PARTS
Seat
Keys
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID
INSTALL SEAT See Fig
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BATTERY See Fig
ASSEMBLY
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
OPERATION
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig
TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
TO TRANSPORT
OPERATION
MOWING TIPS
TO START ENGINE See Fig
LUBRICATION CHART
MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
BEFORE EACH USE
BRAKE OPERATION
TRACTOR
TIRES
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM
ENGINE
BATTERY
V-BELTS
TRANSAXLE COOLING
ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
AIR FILTER See Fig
MAINTENANCE
MUFFLER
CLEANING
SPARK PLUGS
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig
TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig
TRACTOR
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT
TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See Fig
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 25 and
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
OTHER
STORAGE
FUEL SYSTEM
ENGINE OIL
PROBLEM
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine continues to run
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
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SCHEMATIC
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REPAIR PARTS
ELECTRICAL
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REPAIR PARTS
ELECTRICAL
163465
REPAIR PARTS
CHASSIS
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145 208
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REPAIR PARTS
CHASSIS
174620
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DRIVE
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56
REPAIR PARTS
DRIVE
Knob Rd 1/2-13 Plstc Thds Blk
REPAIR PARTS
STEERING
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56
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Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56
STEERING
REPAIR PARTS
ENGINE
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56
REPAIR PARTS
ENGINE
Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56
SEAT
REPAIR PARTS
WHEELS & TIRES
DECALS
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56
MOWER LIFT
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56
REPAIR PARTS
MOWER LIFT
Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56
MOWER DECK
REPAIR PARTS
MOWER DECK
REPAIR PARTS
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SERVICE NOTES
LIMITED WARRANTY
SERVICE
LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS
WARRANTY
POLICY
IS IS
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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