Poulan Pro 411188, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...YE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website www poulan pro com WARNING Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and SafetyInstructions Failuretodosocanresult in serious injury IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away Printed in U S A 411188 2 23 07 Rev 1 CL 02478 ...

Page 2: ...king brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when ...

Page 3: ...ach towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equip ment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injur...

Page 4: ...enance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest covered brush coveredorgrass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective wo...

Page 5: ...eering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft 2 Keys Slope Sheet Key 1 Oil Drain Tube 3TEERING 7HEEL Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Seat Seat Washer Washer 1 Hex Bolt Lock Washer Insert ª OLT ...

Page 6: ...AB SLOTS 5 16 LOCK WASHER BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft 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...

Page 7: ... highest position Remove key from bag and start the engine see TO START ENGINE in the Operation section of this man ual After engine has started move throttle control to idle slow position Depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position and hold Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Slowly release clutch brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid Apply brake to stop tractor set parking brake and...

Page 8: ... REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires ...

Page 9: ...s 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 avoided might result in mi...

Page 10: ...g the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute FIG 5 PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL GEAR SHIFT LEVER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER IGNITION SWITCH ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ROS ON POSITION LIGHT SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH Used for sta...

Page 11: ...hen 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 THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 6 Always operate engine at full speed fast Operating engine at less than full speed fast reduces the engine s operating efficiency Full speed fast offers the best mower perfor...

Page 12: ...own and behind before backing Move gear shift lever to reverse R position and slowly release clutch brake pedal to start movement When use of the ROS is no longer needed turn the ignition key clockwise to engine ON position 02828 ROS ON POSITION ENGINE ON POSITION NORMAL OPERATING TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig 8 Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operat...

Page 13: ...be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac tor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to l...

Page 14: ... plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mow ing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by se lecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain...

Page 15: ...il without oil filter 1 2 maint_sch tractore ROS e BEFORE EACH USE EVERY 8 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS EVERY 50 HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS EVERY SEASON BEFORE STORAGE Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check for Loose Fasteners Check Replace Mower Blades Check Operator Presence ROS Systems Check Transaxle Cooling Che...

Page 16: ...y The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and the attachment clutch control is in the disengaged position CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Whentheengineisrunning anyattemptbytheoperator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave ...

Page 17: ...install the drain tube onto the fitting Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning counterclockwise To open pull out on the drain valve After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the bottom fitting of the drain valve Refill engine wit...

Page 18: ...th arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline FIG 14 FUEL FILTER CLAMP CLAMP AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions See Engine Manual ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other o...

Page 19: ...n arms A are point ing forward before sliding mower under tractor Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS A TO CHASSIS Position hole in arm over pin B on outside of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring Repeat on opposite side of tractor TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig 15 Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position Lower attachment lift l...

Page 20: ... on engine pulley M in belt keepers G IMPORTANT CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES Raise attachment lift lever to highest position If necessary adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual E F H J A B ATTACH FRONT LINK E Work from left side of trac tor Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspensio...

Page 21: ...rom bottom edge of blade to the ground The distance should be the same on both sides If adjustment is necessary see steps in Visual Adjust ment instructions above Recheck measurements adjust if necessary until both sides are equal NOTE Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements adjust if necessary until front tip of blade is 1 8 to 1 2 lower than t...

Page 22: ...ng idler B Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER in this section of manual A B C D E F G FIG 25 TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be serviced You may also check brake by Park tractor on a level dry concr...

Page 23: ...wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the Maintenance section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOURTRACTORISEQUIPPEDWITHA12VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DONOTUSEYOURTRACTORBATTERYTOSTART OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPE...

Page 24: ...lose 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 HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR FIG 31 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 31 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and l...

Page 25: ...FUELSYSTEMPARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPARATIONANDFORMATIONOFACIDSDURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and ...

Page 26: ...Faulty ignition switch 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department Engine clicks but will not 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all wiring 4 Fault...

Page 27: ...el speed too fast 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Wet grass 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Mower deck not level 4 Level mower deck 5 Low uneven tire air pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive b...

Page 28: ... 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 accor dance 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 ...

Page 29: ...TTERY 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 SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B A1 R...

Page 30: ...30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PB19542LT 96042003400 PRODUCT NO 960 42 00 34 ELECTRICAL 30 33 42 40 26 28 71 400449 29 34 43 25 27 41 22 21 16 90 48 55 ...

Page 31: ...0400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 198885 Cable Ground 18 Rear Battery Blk 6 Ga 29 401545 Switch Seat 30 193350 Switch Ign 33 140401 Key Ign Molded Generic 34 110712X Switch Light Reset 40 401098 Harness Ign 41 17720408 Screw 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 55 17060512 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 71 400449 Harness Ign Chass 90 400725 Cover Terminal 92 193465 Harness Pigtail R...

Page 32: ...64 188 172 172 2 17 26 195 125 125 125 161 35 175 192 158 134 192 157 141 140 139 176 174 1 22 15 184 167 160 42 DRIVE TEX LT PEERLESS 159 159 166 2 183 37 205 33 155 61 ª 202 225 116 162 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PB19542LT 96042003400 PRODUCT NO 960 42 00 34 DRIVE ...

Page 33: ...T A 159 76020412 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 160 169484 Retainer Clip 161 195403 Spring Return Clutch 162 195785 Spacer 165 196212 Busing Shaft Brake Hand Control 166 197290 Nut Push 625 167 405257 Latch Brake Parking 170 194322 Keeper Belt Centerspan 171 72110616 Bolt 172 197657 Strap Torque LH 174 197289 Nut Push 175 197858 Shaft Asm Shift 176 196214 Arm Clevis Rod Shift 178 197456 Spring Shift 183 137...

Page 34: ...34 CHASSIS TEX ELITEªSVªPRO REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PB19542LT 96042003400 PRODUCT NO 960 42 00 34 CHASSIS ...

Page 35: ...w 10 24 x 5 8 Wshd Qdrx 177 195228 Bushing Steering 180 194260 Chassis 181 193102X428 Bushing Mtg Fender Crgo 182 193057 Dash Lower 183 74780520 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 186 183829X428 Insert Grille 191 401827 Reflector Insert 194 73900500 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 196 410584 Console Asm Deck Lift 197 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis 207 183833 Bezel Grille RH 208 183832 Bezel Grille LH 219 195161 S...

Page 36: ...y 8 106108X421 Rim Asm 8 rear Service 9 106268X Tire R T 18 x 9 5 8C Service 10 7152J Tube Rear Service Item Only 11 104757X421 Cap Axle Blk 1 50 x 1 00 144334 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 20 14 2 1 402015 Decal Oper 2 408834 Decal Eng H P 3 186164 Decal Hood LH 4 408794 Decal Side Panel Logo 5 411175 Decal Lwr Dash 6 170563 Decal Warning Keep Hand Away 7 411141 Decal Replacement Parts 9 172740 Decal F...

Page 37: ... unc 53 188967 Washer Hardened 793 x 1 637 x 060 54 74760636 Bolt Hex HS 3 8 16 unc x 2 1 4 55 197636 Spacer Brace Axle 57 407465 Bracket Upstop 58 194747 Bolt Shoulder Sector Pivot CFM 59 194748 Washer Thrust Sector Steering 60 73971000 Nut Flange Lock 5 8 11 61 194740 Draglink LH 62 194741 Draglink RH 63 17000512 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 64 199849 Retainer Clip Spring Steering 65 194734 Brace Axle Fr...

Page 38: ...21 20 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 18 15 37 28 engine bs 1cyl tex_4 12 42 85 9 90 84 45 1 81 82 69 2 79 97 96 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PB19542LT 96042003400 PRODUCT NO 960 42 00 34 ENGINE ...

Page 39: ...ing for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE Society of Automotive Engi neers code J11940 Small Engine Power Torque Rating Procedure and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 Revision 2002 5 Actual gross engine power will be lower and is affected by among other things ambient operating conditions and engine to engine variability G...

Page 40: ... 56 56 57 62 188 189 1 69 21 21 20 40 145 MAN 4EX 4 21 24 25 26 27 29 23 189 188 144 36 113 113 40 57 70 149 19 19 6 6 87 7 7 68 152 30 30 32 38 195 122 123 195 31 33 34 59 15 14 13 11 8 16 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PB19542LT 96042003400 PRODUCT NO 960 42 00 34 MOWER DECK ...

Page 41: ...97249 Arm Idler 56 199092 Spacer Retainer 57 17000616 Screw Hexwsh Thd 3 8 16 x 1 59 141043 Guard Tuv Idler 94 60 197402 Arm Brake Mower 62 72110616 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 2 63 199478 Arm Brake Mower 64 199918 Linkage Brake 67 198398X421 Handle Clutch Cable 68 197253 V Belt 69 72140505 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5 16 18 x 5 8 70 198332 Clutch Asm Manual 86 197798 Pin Attachment Cable 113 17000510 Screw 5...

Page 42: ...olt 5 16 18 uncx 3 4 w Sems 10 196977 Pan Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 37 73800500 Nut Lock 5 16 18 unc 40 197661 Handle Slide 41 198200 Spring Latch 43 74760612 Bolt 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 44 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PB19542LT 96042003400 PRODUCT NO 960 42 00 34 SEAT KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimension...

Page 43: ...Lift Assist 89 19191912 Washer Clear Zinc 90 194208 Pin Cotter 5 16 Bow Tie Lock 91 195181 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear 97 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 75 Smgml Tap R Z 98 195270 Link Lift Susp Front Mower REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PB19542LT 96042003400 PRODUCT NO 960 42 00 34 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESC...

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Page 47: ... never across 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 ...

Page 48: ...f the Power Train Component and parts The cost of normal maintenance and replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original purchaser C Securing Warranty Service Warranty service can be arranged for by contacting either a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh Central Warehous...