Poulan Pro 271190, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... TRACTOR Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage TroubleshooUng Repair Parts For Partsand Service contactourauthorizeddistributor call 1 800 849 1297 For TechnicalAssistance call 1 800 829 5886 189956 11 03 03 TR PRINTED IN U S A ...

Page 2: ... 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 2 IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw ing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build...

Page 3: ...blade attachment bolts tight and keep equip ment 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 strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the en...

Page 4: ...he tractor WARNING Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor _WARNING Engine exhaust some of its consti...

Page 5: ...al 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 main taining 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 internal combustion ...

Page 6: ...8 x 1 1 4 Steering Wheel 1 Hex nut 1 2 20 1 Locknut 1 4 28 _ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Extension g Shaft Boot Seat 1 Washer _ 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob _Drain Tub_ For Future Use Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 6 ...

Page 7: ...tional loose parts or cartons and remove 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 bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut se curely to 10 12 ft Ibs torque 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in ...

Page 8: ...rminal 8 NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls 1 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po sition 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neut...

Page 9: ...ion of this manual CHECKL IS T Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please 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 secur...

Page 10: ...lt 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 indicatesa hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicatesa hazard which if not avoided might re...

Page 11: ...MENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments 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 and stoppi...

Page 12: ... STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use 12 Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate t...

Page 13: ...utely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake posi tion and engage parking brake Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control When pushing o...

Page 14: ...ss 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: ...es driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished r li 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: ...r does not cover itemsthat have been subjected to operatorabuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator mustmaintain tractoras instructedin this manual Some adjustmentswillneed to be made periodicallyto properlymaintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you shouldmake any ofthe adjustments described inthe Service and Adjustments sectionofthis manual At leas...

Page 17: ...ring 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 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approve...

Page 18: ...stick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil 2 Remove yellow cap...

Page 19: ...zard and or damage SPARK PLUG S Replace spark plug s at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carbu retor replacement is r...

Page 20: ...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 tot Flat Washer Clutch Spring Small Clutch S IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in frame TO INSTALL MOWER 1 Raise att...

Page 21: ... front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion 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 Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length ension Arm Lift Link Adjustment Nut Nut F Trunni...

Page 22: ...rm and nut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until 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 five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is nec essary Replace brake pads or contact a or other qualified service ce...

Page 23: ...EAK 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: ...e hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely _ _ into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Rep...

Page 25: ...ng 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 o 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 and ca...

Page 26: ...fuel 5 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 Engine valves out of 8 adjustment Clutch brake pedal not 1 depressed Attachment clutch is 2 engaged Weak or dead battery 3 Blown fuse 4 Corroded battery terminals 5 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Faulty ignition switch 7 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Faulty operator presence 9 switch es Weak or dead battery 1 Corroded battery terminals 2 Lo...

Page 27: ...ent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION 1 Raise cutting height reduce speed 2 Adjust 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 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasolin...

Page 28: ...aged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faultyregulator if so equipped Faultyalternator Enginethrottlecontrol not set at SLOW position for 30 secondsbefore stoppingengine 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact a qualified service center department 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Lev...

Page 29: ...CK CLUTCH OFF GROUNDING CONNECTOR 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 A V SPARK IGNITION F_ PLUG UNIT _ GAP I 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES HEADL...

Page 30: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 271190 ELECTRICAL 22 I I I I 43 41 26 I I I I I I I I I I I I il I II I II I 25 40 I I I I i I 30 ...

Page 31: ...ry Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Box8artery Fender Switch Interlock Harness Light Socket Includes4152J Bulb Light Cable Battery 6 Ga Red 11 Cable Battery 6 Ga Red W 16 Wire Fuse Nut Kepe Hex 1 4 20 unc Cable Ground 6 Ga Black 12 Switch Plunger Switch Ignition Key Ignition Harness Ignition Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Adaptor Ammeter Rectangular Protection Wire Loop C...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 271190 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 33 10 39 166 13 2O8 32 ...

Page 33: ... Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 1Gr 5 19131312 Washer 13 32 X 13 16 x 12 Ga 73680600 Nut Hex Lock W Ins 3 8 16 unc 187598 Grille Lens Asm 187567X599 Lens Headlight Bar 169465X417 Fender 136619 179716X417 179717X417 72110606 17490508 175710 187568 156524 171875 17490608 170165 17670608 17000612 187569 5479J BracketFender Rep1109873X Footrest Pnt Lh Footrest Pnt Rh BoltRdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 ScrewThdrol 5...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 271190 GROUND DRIVE 26 77 51 5 I 18 32 39 _ 37 263 _ 26 27 drive saddle_25 34 ...

Page 35: ...Ik Zinc 26 840 77 123583X Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 unc 78 121748X Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc 79 2228M Washer 13 32 x t 3 16 x 16 Ga 96 44971 1 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad 112 19091210 Rod Brake Parking U Yt 113 127285X CapBrake Parking 116 72140608 Bracket Mtg Transaxte 120 73900600 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 150 175456 ShaftAsm Pedal Foot Nibbed 151 19133210 Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 170 178394 Washer21...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 271190 STEERING r _12 85 i J J 47 _ _ _ 1 _J SteedP gJol lL42 _ _d _ V 36 ...

Page 37: ...9 17000612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 76020412 Pin 32 130465 Red 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 73540400...

Page 38: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 271190 81 72 13 4 31 78 40 33 33 78 F 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 engine bs 1 cyl_l 7 38 ...

Page 39: ...y Shield Browning Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn Tank Fuel Front 1 25 Cap Asm Fuel Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 20 Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 Washer 9 32 x 718 x 16 Ga Screw Socket Head 5 16 18 x 1 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm Forengine ser...

Page 40: ...w 3 8 16 x 1 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 x I x 14 Ga 10 182493 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 73800500 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cpmn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Bol...

Page 41: ... DecalV Beltsch Decal HandleLftHeight Adjust LiftHandle Owner sManual English Owner sManual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 wheeL1 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Front Service Item Only 5 106732X62 4 Rim Asro 6 front Service 6 278H Fitting Grease Front Wheel Only 7 9040H Bearing Flange front Wheel ...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 271190 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 5 i 19 I 13 19 13 _ 31 32 3 13 2 4 6 13 2O p8 I I I I I I I I 6 5 2O 15 lift rh lpiece_3 42 ...

Page 43: ...on BIk 629 Id 7 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted BIk 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 BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 unc 19 139868 ArmSuspension Rear 20 163552 RetainerSpdngZinc 31 169865 Beadng Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All compone...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 271190 MOWER DECK 67 4O 7 _ _146 89 lo i_ _ 6 1 56 I 2 2 11 21 29 38deck manuaL2 44 ...

Page 45: ...g Assembly 110 142587 Includes Key Number 15 113 17060512 Mandrel Housing Vented 122 131289 Ball Bearing Mandrel 123 169971 Stripper Mower Vented 146 165891 Bolt Shoulder 148 169022 Nut Crowoleck 5 16 18 149 165898 Bracket Mower Deflector 150 19091210 Cap Sleeve 152 172758 Spring Deflector 158 17720408 Nut Push 185 188234 Shield Deflector 130794 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Rod Hinge Screw Thdro Was...

Page 46: ...for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions fur nished 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...

Page 47: ...ong 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 measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill ...

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