Poulan Pro 270451, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...TOR Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Troubleshooting Repair Parts For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 174207 Rev 3 5 15 02 RD SV MH PRINTED IN U S A ...

Page 2: ...r or unclogging chute Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading or unloading 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 injuries Th...

Page 3: ...such as a water heat er Never run a machine inside a closed area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strik...

Page 4: ... prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _CAUTION Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing O...

Page 5: ...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 maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an inter...

Page 6: ... Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Locknut 5 16 18 _St_oeritg 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Lockwasher 3 8 Steering Extension Shaft Seat 1 Washer _ 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Keys Slope Sheet 2 Keys 6 ...

Page 7: ...n extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension Position steering wheel so cross bars are hor...

Page 8: ...elease parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Roll tractor forward off skid Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _ WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is...

Page 9: ...RE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed z No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps z Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overin...

Page 10: ...RNING j l k ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H L ATrACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 10 FREEWHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 11: ...ute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments 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 a...

Page 12: ...NGINE Move throttle control to slow position NOTE Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than OFF will cause ...

Page 13: ...d in place Attachment Clutch Lever Engaged Position _mnt Lift Lever High Position Low Position TO OPERATE ON HILLS _JkCAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position If stopping...

Page 14: ...ttom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place gear shi...

Page 15: ...s driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished If grass is extremely tail it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible 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 dry before mo...

Page 16: ...MMENDATIONS 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...

Page 17: ...st results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 17 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assem bly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex b...

Page 18: ... VISCOStTY GRADES TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED B 1EF 0 R E N_0XT 011 CH30ANGE 40 18 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of oper...

Page 19: ...idge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge nut precleaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deteriora tion of the cartri...

Page 20: ...utch in DISEN GAGED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Remove small retainer spring and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck bra...

Page 21: ...wer housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length Both links should be approximately 10 3 8 If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion o...

Page 22: ...l distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Contact your nearest authorized service center department With Parking Brake Engaged _ Nut A _ 7 perating TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on...

Page 23: ... with a 12 volt negative grounded system The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles TO A I ACH JUMPER CABLES Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery taking care not to short against chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal of fully charged battery Connect the...

Page 24: ...cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move throttle control lever from slow to choke position Slowly move lever from choke to fast position Check that hole in throttle lever and hole in plate line up If holes A are not aligned loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned Tighten clamp screw se curely TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor ha...

Page 25: ...ial el system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels 9called gasohol or using 25 ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the ...

Page 26: ...ce switch es Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Clean repla...

Page 27: ...st throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and Carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screen fins Clean replace muffler Check all wiring...

Page 28: ...or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower dr...

Page 29: ...GING _tSTEM D _CONNECTED RED _1 I FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID I IF SO EQUIPPED I _ s_sm OU_UT _ sAMP AC iI _o P_M DIODE C _NG_E NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATFERY 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 JS SPEEDED UP TH...

Page 30: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 270451 ELECTRICAL 21 22 I I I 41 i_ I_p i I I _ L i i 26 I I 25 _ I I f I I I I I I 48 i I i L 29 I _ 28 I I I I 3O ...

Page 31: ...p Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Case Battery Mech Hinge Switch Interlock Push ln Harness Light Socket Includes 4152J Bulb Light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire Fuse Nut Kaps Hex 1 4 20 UNC Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch Plunger Switch Ignition Key Ignition Harness Ignition Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid AdaptorAmmeter Rectangular ...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 270451 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 208 3O 212 12 28 53 29 55 54 26 33 10 3 0 35 34 26 208 32 ...

Page 33: ... Lock W Ins 3 8 16 Unc 28 150407 Grille LensAsm 29 150209X599 Lens Headlight Bar Clear 30 169465X417 Fender 31 136619 Bracket Fender Rep1109873x 33 105476X417 Footrest Pnt Lh 34 105475X417 Footrest Pnt Rh 35 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 38 169834 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock Hex w Ins 1 4 20 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 ...

Page 34: ...GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 270451 29 L J 26 27 34 ...

Page 35: ...Unc 74 109502X Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc 75 121749X Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 76 12000001 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad 77 123583X Rod Brake Parking Lt Yt 78 121748X Cap Brake Parking 112 19091210 Bracket Mtg Traosaxle 113 127285X Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18unc x 3 4 116 72110610 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot 150 165850 Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 151 19133210 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 170 165849 Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 202 72...

Page 36: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 270451 _41 51 54 4O 25 68 67 67 67 43 36 ...

Page 37: ...her 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 76020412 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 140045 Cap SteeringWheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 7810H Gdpco Nut 41 100711L Adaptor SteeringWheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering 43 121749X Washer 25132x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Shaft ExtensionSteering 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 6855M Fitti...

Page 38: ... 28R707 Order parts from Engine Manufacturer Muffler Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated Nipple Pipe 3 8 Npt x 3 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 ShieldBrowning Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scm Tank Fuel Front 1 25 Cap AsmFuel Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel20 PlugOil Drain Order parts from Engine Manufacturer BushingSnap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw HexwshThdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdro...

Page 39: ...X Clip Push InHinged 17 123976X LocknutHex W Wsh 3 8 16 21 171852 Spdng Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk 22 73800500 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 25 127018X Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket MountingSwitch DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt RdhdSht 1 4 20xi 1 2 Spacer Split28x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Bolt Shld 5 16 18 Unc Nut Lock H...

Page 40: ...ecal V Belt DrSch tractor Decal V Belt ech Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Lift Handle Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108 427 9 124635X 10 7152J 11 104757X 144334 DESCRIPTION Cap Valve Tire Stem Valve Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Service Tube Front Service Item Only Rim Asm 6 front White Ser...

Page 41: ...ing Nylon BIk 629 Id 7 125631X Grip Handle FlutedBIk 8 122365X Button PlungerRed 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 130171 Trunnion Bik Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer SpdngZinc 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crown ock 3 8 ...

Page 42: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 270451 21 2 14 29 42 ...

Page 43: ... Mandrel 146 165891 Stdpper Mower Vented 148 169022 Bolt Shoulder 149 165898 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 150 19091216 Bracket Mower Deflector 151 169670 Cap Sleeve 152 172758 Spring Deflector 153 169674 Nut Push 154 169675 Shield Deflector 155 169671 Washer 11 32x3 4x16Ga 156 169672 Rod Hinge 157 169669 Screw Thdro Washer Hd 158 17720410 Washer Spacer Pulley Mandrel 130794 Nut Flangelock 9 16 Pulley Idl...

Page 44: ... for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 clays from the date of odginal purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to n...

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Page 47: ...DE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I i AJk greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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