Poulan Pro LAWN TRACTOR PE12538LT, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...401036 Rev 2 02 13 06 VB Printed in U S A MODEL NO P1638 96011017900 16 0 HP 38 Inch Lawn Tractor ...

Page 2: ...ass 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 operating near or crossing road ways Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Always wear eye protection when operating ma chine Data indicates that operators age 6...

Page 3: ...h 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 injury ...

Page 4: ... regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenance 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 app...

Page 5: ... Steering Boot Seat 2 Keys Slope Sheet Key 1 Oil Drain Tube 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 4 1 5 16 Lock Washer Steering Extension Shaft 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 Battery Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel Insert ...

Page 6: ...ole in pan Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Get off seat without moving its adjusted p...

Page 7: ...ng position depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake 02466 02464 SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLAT WASHER SEAT 02602 CONNECT BATTERY See Figs 3 and 4 CAUTION Do not short battery termi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be co...

Page 8: ...ration and Maintenance sections in this manual Place gear shift lever in neutral N position Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Remove key from bag and start the engine see TO START in the Operation section of this manual After engine has started move throttle control to idle slow position Depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position and hold Mov...

Page 9: ...entify 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 minor or moderate injury CAUTION when used without the al...

Page 10: ...s the speed and direction of the tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine 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 LIFT LEVER PLUNGER IGNITION SWITCH ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ROS ON POSITION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT INDICA...

Page 11: ...e 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 THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED POSITION IGNITION KEY DISENGAGED POSITION PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION GEAR SHIFT LEVER THROTTLE CHOKE ...

Page 12: ...ped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough rolling terrain or hills Select desired height of cut Start mower blades by...

Page 13: ...gine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used w...

Page 14: ...he opposite direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig 8 FIG 8 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load 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 before mowing Always operate engine at f...

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: ... with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch en gaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbekeptsharp Replace bent or damaged blades CAUTION Useonlyareplacementblade approved by the manufacturer of your tractor Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your tractor is hazardou...

Page 17: ... 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 with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do ...

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 13 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: ...ket Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by re moving retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor SMALL RETAINER SPRING CLUTCH SPRING FLAT WASHER BELT KEEPER WIRE BELT KEEPER IMPORTANT IFANATTACHMENTO...

Page 20: ...ment nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND FIG 15 FIG 16 A A GROUND LINE BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower lo...

Page 21: ... 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 checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and en gage parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position Therearwheelsmustlockandskidwhenyoutrytomanually push the tractor forwa...

Page 22: ...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 YOURTRACTOR IS EQUIPPEDWITH A 12VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DO NOT USEYOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH ...

Page 23: ...NECTOR FIG 25 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 25 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedure ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If adjustment is nec essary see engine manu...

Page 24: ...FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH 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 a...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...IAL 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 SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SE...

Page 28: ...28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER P1638 96011017900 PRODUCT NO 960 11 01 79 ELECTRICAL 197428 28 29 94 93 26 24 42 43 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 92 34 8 2 1 27 48 16 16 22 21 52 90 ...

Page 29: ...Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 532 12 47 73 Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 532 19 27 49 Switch 30 532 19 33 50 Switch Ign 33 532 14 04 01 Key Ign 34 532 11 07 12 Switch Light Reset 40 532 19 74 28 Harness Ign 41 871 11 04 08 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1 4 20 42 532 13 15 63 Cover Terminal Red 43 532 19 25 07 Solenoid 48 532 14 08 44 Adapter Ammeter 52 532 14 19 40 Protection Wire Loop 90 532 18 04 49 Cover Termi...

Page 30: ...7900 PRODUCT NO 960 11 01 79 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1 209 142 209 142 209 2 35 35 209 26 35 209 26 33 10 34 208 11 208 13 24 26 25 26 25 209 31 24 30 9 209 209 5 5 145 37 37 18 206 205 205 38 38 17 28 278 39 Chassis Elite_Basic_6 29 212 64 208 207 159 ...

Page 31: ...9 and 212 29 532 18 98 37 Lens Grille Basic Bar 30 532 19 45 89 Fender 31 532 13 66 19 Bracket Fender Repl 109873X 33 532 18 25 07 Footrest Pnt LH 34 532 18 25 08 Footrest Pnt RH 35 872 11 06 06 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 37 817 49 05 08 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 532 17 57 10 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower 39 532 17 47 14 Bracket Pivot 64 532 15 47 98 Dash Lower 142 532 17 57 02 Plate Reinfo...

Page 32: ... 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 59 212 55 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 13 81 84 82 64 65 15 79 16 96 26 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 21 8 10 156 165 168 166 163 14 159 161 198 158 112 83 162 169 197 6 170 66 56 63 116 70 26 drive fender stlt_46 89 69 ...

Page 33: ...g Return Clutch 56 817 06 06 20 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 57 532 16 08 55 V Belt 59 532 16 96 91 Keeper Center Span 61 817 12 06 14 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 532 12 48 72 Cover Pedal 63 532 17 54 10 Pulley Engine 64 532 17 39 37 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 1 5 65 810 04 07 00 Washer Lock 7 16 66 532 15 47 78 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 69 532 14 24 32 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 x 1 2 unc 70 532 13 46 83 Keeper Bel...

Page 34: ...BER P1638 96011017900 PRODUCT NO 960 11 01 79 STEERING 44 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 97 39 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_pl lt_58 ...

Page 35: ... 532 19 27 57 Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech 34 810 04 05 00 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 16 36 532 15 50 99 Bushing Strg 5 8 Id Dash 37 532 15 29 27 Screw 38 532 19 46 03 Cap Wheel Steer 39 819 11 38 12 Washer 11 32 ID x 2 3 8 OD x 12 Ga 40 873 54 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 532 18 67 37 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 532 16 96 33 Boot Dash Mtl Steering Blk 43 532 12 17 49 Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 52...

Page 36: ...36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER P1638 96011017900 PRODUCT NO 960 11 01 79 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 40 13 4 72 62 78 81 3 78 23 45 14 38 engine bs 1cyl_49 ...

Page 37: ... S 283H07 Order parts from engine manufacturer 4 532 13 73 52 Muffler Exhaust B S 13 532 16 52 91 Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated 14 532 14 84 56 Tube Drain Oil Easy 23 532 16 98 37 Shield BRN DBR Guard 29 532 13 71 80 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 31 532 18 77 50 Tank Fuel Front 32 523 19 77 25 Cap Asm Fuel 33 532 12 34 87 Clamp Hose 37 532 40 11 37 Line Fuel 20 38 532 18 16 54 Plug Drain Oil 40 53...

Page 38: ...a 10 532 19 55 30 Pan Asm Seat 11 532 16 63 69 Knob Seat 12 532 17 46 48 Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 532 12 12 48 Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 14 872 05 04 12 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 532 13 43 00 Spacer Split 28 x 96 16 532 12 12 50 Spring Cprsn 17 532 12 39 76 Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Flg 21 532 17 18 52 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 2A 22 873 80 05 00 Nut Lock Hex w Ins 5 16...

Page 39: ...cal V Belt Sch 532 13 83 11 Decal Handle Lft Height Adj 532 40 10 36 Manual Owner s KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 05 91 92 Cap Tire valve 2 532 06 51 39 Stem Valve 3 532 12 41 57 Tire Front 4 532 05 99 04 Tube Front Service item only 5 532 18 33 37 Rim assembly 6 front 6 532 00 02 78 Fitting Grease Front wheel only 7 532 12 49 59 Bearing Flange Front wheel only 8 532 18 33 38 Rim assembly 8 rea...

Page 40: ...WER DECK 38_deck manual_4 8 6 19 4 149 21 2 15 14 18 18 20 2 21 21 194 7 30 30 7 30 1 30 191 190 72 192 31 32 33 188 144 68 148 36 89 40 45 186 108 158 152 107 89 89 37 56 45 55 195 72 192 190 191 189 194 67 185 123 122 150 189 193 21 2 187 21 21 27 26 25 24 23 21 29 18 11 13 3 5 30 ...

Page 41: ...1 98 Pulley Idler Flat 40 873 68 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 45 532 12 47 88 Retainer 55 532 13 38 40 Idler Arm Assembly 56 532 16 57 23 Spacer Retainer 67 532 10 69 32 Knob 68 532 19 32 14 V Belt 72 532 19 32 16 Spring Brake Return 89 819 13 13 11 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 11 Ga 107 532 13 35 02 Spacer Retainer 108 532 13 35 03 Stiffener Idler Arm 122 532 19 25 75 Rod Brake LH 123 532 19 25 76 Ro...

Page 42: ...42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER P1638 96011017900 PRODUCT NO 960 11 01 79 MOWER LIFT 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 lift rh 1piece_3 8 ...

Page 43: ...k Lift RH Fixed Length 13 532 12 46 70 Retainer Spring 15 532 17 32 88 Link Front 16 873 35 08 00 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc 17 532 17 56 89 Trunnion 18 873 80 08 00 Nut Lockw Wsh 1 2 13 unc 19 532 13 98 68 Arm Suspension Rear 20 532 19 42 09 Pin Cotter 7 16 Bow Tie Lock 31 532 16 98 65 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 873 54 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 55 532 19 42 08 Pin Cotter 5 16 Bowtie Lock KEY PART NO NO DES...

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