Poulan Pro 271491, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...NTRACTOR Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Troubleshooting Repair Parts For Pads and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 182989 2 13 02 RD PRINTED IN U S A ...

Page 2: ...ys Use extra care when loading or unload ing the machine Into a trailer or truck Data indicatesthat operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of dding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the dding mower safely enough to protect them selves and others from sedous injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debds build up wh...

Page 3: ...ade 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 strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engin...

Page 4: ...t 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 Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous 13res can lose tractionwith the ground and cause you to lose control of ...

Page 5: ... 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 _I WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion en...

Page 6: ...t 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 _L Steedng Wheel Adapter 1 Hex nut 1 2 20 1 Locknut 1 4 28 _P_teedngBoot 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Extension Shaft Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob __ 1 Oil Drain Tub_ For Future Use Keys __ 2 Keys Slope Sheet 6 ...

Page 7: ...SSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 10 12 ft Ibs torque 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels of the tractor so they ar...

Page 8: ...tral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield 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 in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear...

Page 9: ... that you receive the best performance and satisfactionfrom this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructionshave 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 tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated a...

Page 10: ...LOW WARNING j oi k ENG EON ENG NEOFF O PRESSURE UGHTSO OV_ _T_ P FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L A rrACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNmON CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 10 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 11: ...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 and s...

Page 12: ...stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to STOP 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 positionother than STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditionswhen tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exh...

Page 13: ...n If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake position 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 c...

Page 14: ...s clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 3 Move attachment clutch to disen gaged position 4 Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Beforestarting readthe warmand coldstarlingproceduresbelow 5 Insert key into ignitionand turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuouslyfor more than fi...

Page 15: ...s fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce toad and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings 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 b...

Page 16: ... 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 propedy maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filte...

Page 17: ...blade bolt lock washer and fiat 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 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treate...

Page 18: ... the tractor is not used for 25 hours In one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation tighten oil fill cap dipstick 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 ...

Page 19: ...to prevent engine damage from overheating 1 Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube assembly off engine 2 Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt 3 Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins 4 To reassemble reverse above procedure Blower Housing Screws __ _S_rews _ Dipstick Tube _ Air Scre en Assembly Spark Engine _ AIP _ ...

Page 20: ... 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 tractor 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 INS...

Page 21: ...f turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of tums 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 Re...

Page 22: ...s still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Contact an authorized service center department With Parking Brake Engaged i_mt A Nut Operating Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove mower See 1 O REMOVE MOW...

Page 23: ...n of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles TO A I FACH JUMPER CABLES 1 Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chas...

Page 24: ...adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move throttle control lever from slow to choke position Slowly move lever from choke to fast position 2 Check that holes A in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line up If holes A are not aligned loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are align...

Page 25: ...rom 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 damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and ...

Page 26: ...ll wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Depress clutch brake depre...

Page 27: ... deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 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 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline ...

Page 28: ...battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty altemator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires for ...

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

Page 30: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 271491 ELECTRICAL 26 25 I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I r i i i t i i I I t I I_ t II I i I I I I I I I I i I __J I I I I 3O ...

Page 31: ...147 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Gauge 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 AdaptorAmmeter Rectangular 52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop 89 180449 ...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 271491 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 2O8 lO 3S ...

Page 33: ...nc 28 179777 Gdlle l ens Asm 29 150209X599 Lens Headlight BarClear 30 169465X417 Fender 31 136619 Bracket Fender Rep1109873x 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 51 73800400 Nut Lock Hex w Ins 1 4 20 52 19C91416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 144697 Bracket...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER271491 GROUNDDRIVE i 119 27 34 ...

Page 35: ...t Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc 79 2228M Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc 96 4497H Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad 112 19091210 Rod Brake Parking Lt Yt 113 127285X Cap Brake Parking 116 72140608 Bracket MtgTransaxle 119 19131016 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18unc x 3 4 120 73900600 ShaftAsm Pedal Foot Nibbed 150 175456 Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 151 19133210 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 176 178394 Pin Roll 3 16 X 1 202 72110614 PulleyComp...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 271491 STEERING s _ t i _ _ ___ _1 I t i J J J i i ...

Page 37: ...6 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 140045X428 Cap Steedng Whael 39 19183812 Washar 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 781OH Gripco Nut 41 100711L Adaptor Steedng Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 180460 Shaft Extension Steedng 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 68 SM Fitting Grease 51 73540400 Nut...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 271491 ENGINE 31 33 3 81 78 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 38 ...

Page 39: ...odel287707 1259 E1 Order parts from Engine Manufacturer Muffler Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 ShieldBrowning Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scm Tank Fuel Front I 25 Cap Asm Fuel Clamp Hose BIk LineFuel 20 Plug Drain Oil Easy BushingSnap Nyl BIk Fuel Une Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex WshThdrol3 8 16 Washer 9 32 x 718 x 16 ga Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl ...

Page 40: ... 124181X SpringSeat Cprsn 2 250 BIk 22 73800500 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x I 24 19171912 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 x I x 14 Ga 25 127018X 10 174894 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 121246 Bracket MountingSwitch DESCRIPTION BushingSnap BIkNy150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split28x 96 Yel Zinc SpringCprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Bolt Shld 5 16 18 Unc Nut Lock Hex W In...

Page 41: ... BeR sch Decal Handle Lit Height Adjust LiftHandle Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 599O4 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 124635X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 DESCRIPTION Cap ValveTire Stem Valve Tire F Te 15 X 6 0 6 Service Tube Front Service Item Only Rim Asm 6 frontWhite Service FittingGrease FrontWheel...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 271491 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 8 5 13 4 6 3 2 6 19 13 13 o 32 13 19 15 42 ...

Page 43: ...on BIk629 Id 7 125631X Grip Handle FlutedBIk 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Uft LH 12 139866 Link Lift RH 13 4939M RetainerSpring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion BIkZinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 ArmSuspensionRear 20 163552 Retainer SpdngZinc 31 169865 Beadng Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All componentdi...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 271491 MOWERDECK 2 2 11 2 24 I 29 28 26 I 44 ...

Page 45: ...146 165891 Bolt Shoulder 148 169022 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 149 165898 Bracket Mower Deflector 150 19091216 Cap Sleeve 151 169670 Spring Deflector 152 172758 Nut Push 153 169674 Shield Deflector 154 169675 Washer 11i32x3 4x16Ga 155 169671 Red Hinge 156 169672 Screw Thdro 157 169669 Washer Spacer 158 17720408 Pulley Mandrel Nut Flangelock 9 16 130794 Pulley Idler Flat NUtCrownlock3 6 16 Retainer Spri...

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 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...

Page 47: ...ong dotted line Indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that Its left edge Is vertically parallel to s 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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