Poulan Pro 189956, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 MODEL NO 271190 15 5 HP 38 INCH LAWN TRACTOR 189956 11 03 03 TR PRINTED IN U S A ...

Page 2: ...crossing roadways Use extra care when loading or un loading the machine into a trailer or truck Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related in juries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or othe...

Page 3: ...fe machine operation Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater Never run a ...

Page 4: ...round and cause you to lose control of your tractor WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproduc tive harm WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer a...

Page 5: ...t should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark ar rester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center de partment See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual CUSTOMER...

Page 6: ...x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel Insert Seat 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter 2 Keys Slope Sheet Keys 1 Knob 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Hex nut 1 2 20 ...

Page 7: ...oose parts or cartons and remove 1 4 Locknut Lower Steering Shaft Steering Boot Extension Shaft 1 4 Hex Bolt Steering Wheel Insert Adapter 1 2 Hex Nut Large Flat Washer Tabs Tab Slots BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in ex tension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bol...

Page 8: ... skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects 1 Be sure all the a...

Page 9: ...e review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin flated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear fo...

Page 10: ...ould result in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoid...

Page 11: ...ttachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to re lease attachment lift lever when changing its position LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off PARKING BRAKE LEVER L...

Page 12: ...lease clutch brake pedal to start movement IMPORTANT Bring tractor to a complete stop before shifting or changing gears Failure to do so will shorten the useful life of your transaxle HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch When engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking br...

Page 13: ... and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds re move and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Mainte nance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual TO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING Do not drive up or down ...

Page 14: ...s clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 3 Move attachment clutch to disengaged position 4 Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below 5 Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more ...

Page 15: ... fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished 00272 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos sible fire hazard from dried clippings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to ...

Page 16: ...actore new1 01964 LUBRICATION CHART Spindle Zerk Front Wheel Bearing Zerk 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 lubricated use only a dry powdered graphite type lubri...

Page 17: ...e mower to highest position to al low access to blades 2 Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely...

Page 18: ...ery cable and remove battery from tractor 2 Rinse the battery with plain water and dry 3 Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright 4 Coat terminals with grease or petro leum jelly 5 Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY in the SERVICE AND AD JUSTMENTS section of this manual TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API...

Page 19: ...from base 4 Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 5 Place new pre cleaner and cartridge firmly in base 6 Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace cover 7 Hook handle on cover and push down on handle to close IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They m...

Page 20: ...iner spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment othe...

Page 21: ...unnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal num ber of turns The two front links must remain equal in length When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflat...

Page 22: ... the top groove of engine pulley 4 Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler 5 Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers 6 Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER in this section of manual Idler Pulleys With parking brake Engaged 1 1 2 00238 Jam Nut Operating Arm Nut A TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system...

Page 23: ...WEAK BATTERY WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BAT TERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is ...

Page 24: ...ct the headlight wire connector 01536 Headlight Wire Connector Hood ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjust ment is necessary see engine manual TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be...

Page 25: ... forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines...

Page 26: ... fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 6 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Check all wiring 7 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 8 Engine valves out of 8 Contact a qualified adjustment service center department Engine will not 1 Clutch brake pedal not 1 Depress clutch brake turn over depressed pedal 2 Attachment clutch is 2 Disengage at...

Page 27: ...iring 14 Carburetor out of 14 See To Adjust Carburetor adjustment in Service and Adjustments section 15 Engine valves out of 15 Contact a qualified adjustment service center department Excessive 1 Worn bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade vibration Tighten blade bolt 2 Bent blade mandrel 2 Contact a qualified service center department 3 Loose damaged part s 3 Tighten loose part s Replace damaged pa...

Page 28: ... 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clogged mower deck vent 11 Clean around mandrels to holes from buildup of grass open vent holes leaves and trash around mandrels Headlight s not 1 Switch is OFF 1 Turn switch ON working 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s if so equipped 3 Faulty light switch 3 Check repl...

Page 29: ...R TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY ...

Page 30: ...30 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 271190 ELECTRICAL 48 8 2 1 27 52 16 16 22 21 ...

Page 31: ... 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga Red W 16 Wire 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga Black 12 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140401 Key Ignition 40 179720 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 48 140844 Adaptor Ammeter Rectangular 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180449 ...

Page 32: ... NUMBER 271190 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 209 2 35 209 26 35 209 26 33 10 34 1 208 11 208 13 209 8 209 6 16 9 15 209 209 5 5 145 37 37 18 206 205 205 38 38 17 28 166 39 Chassis Alpha_LT_1 29 212 26 25 24 26 25 209 31 24 30 ...

Page 33: ...W Ins 3 8 16 unc 28 187598 Grille Lens Asm 29 187567X599 Lens Headlight Bar 30 169465X417 Fender 31 136619 Bracket Fender Repl 109873X 33 179716X417 Footrest Pnt Lh 34 179717X417 Footrest Pnt Rh 35 72110606 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 187568 Bracket Pivot ALPHA LT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 166 171875 Screw...

Page 34: ...41 38 39 57 120 74 75 78 76 77 25 26 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 212 55 63 116 70 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 21 4 3 13 10 8 12 12 7 263 263 1 15 96 26 79 16 66 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 150 6 170 drive saddle_25 ...

Page 35: ...Composite Flat 39 872110622 Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16 unc x 2 3 4 Gr 5 41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 48 154407 Bellcrank Asm Clutch 49 123205X Retainer Belt Style Spring 50 72110612 Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 51 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 52 73680500 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 53 105710X Link Clutch 7 66 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 6 75 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x ...

Page 36: ...EL NUMBER 271190 STEERING 44 51 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 95 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_pl lt_42 ...

Page 37: ...a 29 17000612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 76020412 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 140045X428 Cap Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 186737 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 180640 Shaft Extension Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 183226 Fitting Grease 51 73540...

Page 38: ...38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 271190 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 13 4 72 78 81 3 78 23 45 14 38 40 engine bs 1cyl_17 ...

Page 39: ...8 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line 44 17670412 Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 72 183906 Screw Socket Head 5 16 18 x 1 78 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm Foren...

Page 40: ... 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 10 182493 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc 16 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Flg Gr 5 21 171852 Bolt Shld 5 16 18 unc 22 73800500 Nut Lock Hex W Ins 5 16 18 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x...

Page 41: ...vice 6 278H Fitting Grease Front Wheel Only 7 9040H Bearing Flange front Wheel Only 8 106108X624 Rim Asm 8 rear Service 9 124635X Tire Rear 10 7152J Tube Rear Service Item Only 11 104757X428 Cap Axle Blk 1 50 X 1 00 144334 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 6 2 1 5 8 4 10 3 9 11 7 wheel_1 8 11 2 1 12 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 11 156439 Decal Fender Dnger 12 181249 Decal Clutch Brake Eng 13 146046 Decal V Be...

Page 42: ...42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 271190 LIFT ASSEMBLY 15 20 16 1718 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 lift rh 1piece_3 ...

Page 43: ... Handle Fluted Blk 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift LH 12 139866 Link Lift RH 13 4939M Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc 17 175689 Trunnion Blk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring Zinc 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All co...

Page 44: ... 4 2 2 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 1 21 2 96 97 29 27 23 26 28 25 24 21 87 88 21 146 31 40 150 45 32 33 45 55 56 36 36 89 123 113 53 30 109 89 122 40 89 108 107 68 4 3 5 6 2 21 149 16 21 2 110 54 148 38_deck manual_2 185 67 158 4 2 _ c l u t c h _ m o d _ 7 152 ...

Page 45: ...Not Included 171665 Replacement Mower Complete 1 170280 Mower Housing Assembly 2 72140506 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 3 138017 Bracket Asm Fram Sway Bar 4 169970 Bracket Asm Deck Sway Bar 5 4939M Retainer Spring 6 178024 Bar Sway Deck 8 850857 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x 1 1 4 Gr 8 9 10030600 Washer Lock Hlcl Sprg 3 8 10 140296 Washer Hard Blade Mower Vented The following blades are available 11 134148 Blad...

Page 46: ...t of any power equipment unit or at tachment are the responsibility of the purchaser Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by Electrolux Home Products 3 Battery Warranty On products equipped with a Battery we will replace without charge to you any battery which we find to be defective in manu...

Page 47: ...the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to me...

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