Poulan Pro 177925, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ER S MANUAL MODEL PRGT22H48A LAWN TRACTOR Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation WARNING Read the Owner s Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away ...

Page 2: ...den changes in speed or direction Avoidstartingorstoppingonaslope Iftireslosetraction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope SAFETY RULES DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments Themowercouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheelisoverthe edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge ...

Page 3: ...lowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers SAFETY RULES Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOMEALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION Inordertopreventacciden talstartingwhensettingup transport ing adjusting or making repairs al ways disconnect spark p...

Page 4: ...semble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Followaregularscheduleinmaintaining caringforand using your tractor Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibili ties and Storage sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or ...

Page 5: ...6 Ga 2 Locknuts 5 16 18 Nose Roller Nose Roller Nose Roller Brackets Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Wheels 4 Adjusting Bar 4 Retainer Springs double loop 4 Clevis Pins 4 Locknut 3 8 16 4 Shoulder Bolt 1 Front Plate Assembly 5 Retainer Springs double loop 2 Retainer Springs single loop 2 Flanged Pins ...

Page 6: ...o raised position If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY inCUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual for charging instructions FIG 2 LABEL STEERING WHEEL INSERT HEX BOLT LOCK WASHER LARGE FLAT WASHER STEERING WHEEL STEERING WHEEL ADAPTOR STEERING SLEEVE EXTENTI...

Page 7: ...osely Do not tighten Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allowsyoutopressclutch brakepedalallthewaydown Get off seat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Placefreewhee...

Page 8: ...bly between front mower brackets Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins Secure pins with double loop retainerspringsbetweentheplateassemblyandmower brackets NOTE To assist in locating hole in flanged pin the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin If necessary move mowerside to sidetogivespacebetweenplateandmower brackets IMPORTANT Check belt for proper routin...

Page 9: ...TION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition Itisimportanttopurgethetransmissionbeforeoperating your tractor for the first time Follow proper starting and tran...

Page 10: ...LOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only OVER TEMP LIGHT PARKING BRAKE IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED P KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 15 SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION OPERATION ...

Page 11: ... on and off LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off IGNITION SWITCH Used to start and stop the engine AMMETER Indicatesbatterycharging ordischarging PARKING BRAKE LEVER Locks brake pedal into the brake posit...

Page 12: ...For best cutting performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height TO USE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 8 Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine knob in to disengage TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 8 Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full thr...

Page 13: ...hills If stopping is absolutely necessary push brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake IMPORTANT THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER RETURNS TO NEUTRAL N POSITION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS FULLY DEPRESSED Torestartmovement slowlyreleaseparkingbrakeand brakepedal Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting Make all turns slowly TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH MENTS Tow only the atta...

Page 14: ... section of this manual To change engine oil see the Customer Responsibili ties section in this manual 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 than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start afterseveralattempts pushchokecontrolin waitafew minutes and try again If engine still d...

Page 15: ...r forward after the tractormovesapproximatelyfive 5 feet slowlymove motion control lever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet return the motioncontrollevertotheneutral N position Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three 3 times Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal operation MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housin...

Page 16: ... 6 7 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive 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 checke...

Page 17: ...avy cloth Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise Install new or resharpened blade with stamped THIS SIDE UP facing deck and mandrel assembly IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY Install and tighten blade bolt securely 45 55 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT SPECIAL BLADE BOLT HEAT TREATED TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 14 NOTE Wedonotrecommendsha...

Page 18: ... 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 50 hours of operation or at least onceayearifthetractorisnotusedfor50hoursinoneyear Checkthecrankcaseoillevelbeforestartingtheengineand after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick s...

Page 19: ...sition in fuel line with arrow pointingtowardscarburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properlypositioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil changeifthetractorisusedmorethan100hoursinoneyear FIG 17 AIR FILTER See Fig 17 Yourenginewillnotrunproperlyusingadirtyairfilter Clean the foam pre clea...

Page 20: ...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 3 16 Recheck measurements after adjusting SUSPENSION ARMS RETAINER SPRING ANTI SWAY BAR RETAINER SPRINGS CHASSIS BRACKET RETAINER SPRINGS BOTH SIDES FRONT MOWER BRACKET FRONT MOWER BRACKET ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY BELT TENSION ROD DISENGAGED P...

Page 21: ...l change distance B by approximately3 16 Whendistance B is1 8 to1 2 loweratfrontthanrear tighten nut D against trunnion on both front links To raise front of blade loosen nut D from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut C on both front links an equal number of turns Whendistance B is1 8 to1 2 loweratfrontthanrear tighten nut D against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment...

Page 22: ...tate freely Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm Install new belt in lower groove of R H mandrel pulley idler pulley and center mandrel pulley as shown Carefully roll belt over L H mandrel pulley Make sure belt is in all grooves properly Reinstall L H mandrel cover Reinstallmowertotractor See INSTALLMOWERAND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual Reas...

Page 23: ...nedstraightforward removesteer ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN ADJUSTMENT Front wheel toe in is required for proper steering operation Toe in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged check toe in and adjust if necessary TO CHECK TOE...

Page 24: ...heelremoval Repair tire and reassemble Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover REAR WHEEL Block rear axle securely Remove five 5 hub bolts to allow wheel removal Repair tire and reassemble Replace and tighten hub bolts securely NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer T...

Page 25: ...th wrench loosen jam nut Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and reduce lift effort for heavier attachments Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter at tachments Retighten jam nut against spring bushing IMPORTANT DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH AS A MOWER ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN LIFTING ATTACHMENT DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING WH...

Page 26: ... as follows Withenginenotrunning movechokecontrol locatedon dash panel to full choke position Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner Chokeshouldbeclosed Ifitisnot loosencasingclamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable ...

Page 27: ...NG IN ESSENTIAL 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 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 ...

Page 28: ...ing 6 Check all wiring 7 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...

Page 29: ...rpen 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 belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes grass lea...

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Page 31: ...A1 START M G A1 B A1 ON MAKE L A2 NONE NONE NONE OPTIONAL HEADLIGHTS BLACK ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL UP PTO DISENGAGED C G F B E A D H RED GREEN GREEN BLUE RED RED RED WHITE WHITE WHITE BLACK HOUR METER OPTIONAL STARTER PTO SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF C F B E A D ON C G B H B A G H D F C E IGNITION SWITCH G B S M A1 A2 L OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY 1 85 86 30 87 87A SEAT SWITCH NOT OCCUPIED 8...

Page 32: ...32 30 33 24 42 43 40 26 28 25 50 29 27 27 41 16 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 D C AMPERES 45 81 52 22 21 79 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H48A ELECTRICAL ...

Page 33: ...52J Bulb Light 24 4206J Cable Battery 25 146149 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140401 Key 40 170238 Harness Ignition 41 17720408 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover TerminalRed 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174653 Switch PTO 52 141940 ProtectionWireLoop 79 163996 Socket Light Bulb 8...

Page 34: ...S 31 68 43 34 47 24 39 17 86 4 2 19 20 16 17 56 21 47 17 28 91 1 36 36 50 42 17 17 17 21 21 44 17 8 68 36 36 152 17 90 17 6 7 7 7 30 45 17 99 102 35 5 140 141 14 18 130 130 158 37 17 17 58 144 17 130 142 17 130 32 17 139 17 33 139 122 150 122 148 153 130 146 143 138 157 ...

Page 35: ...e 3 8 16 x 1 43 136939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 45 176018 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Rh 47 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 TYT 50 175476 Bracket Chassis Front 56 176016 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Lh 58 175315 Bracket Asm Fender 68 17490508 Screw Thd 5 16 18 x 1 2 86 74760716 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 Unc x 1 90 11050600 Washer Lock External Tooth 3 8 91 175464 Rail Frame L...

Page 36: ... 37 38 40 41 42 68 46 36 37 38 64 39 56 29 89 132 77 70 71 74 89 148 89 133 120 98 112 22 94 94 126 138 23 114 73 120 127 153 143 48 120 117 52 129 149 50 149 117 48 128 142 58 77 152 151 135 137 6 123 124 125 111 121 122 114 20 147 146 61 1 2 2 144 69 33 145 107 106 108 145 69 33 144 117 ...

Page 37: ... 7 16 14 x 1 89 73680700 Nut Crownlock 7 16 14 Unc 94 133835 FastenerChristmasTree 98 141004 Bracket Shift 106 142918 O Ring Asm Hydro Gear 107 154739 Line Fuel Hydro 15 VGT 108 142917 Cap Asm Vent Hydro Gear 111 156240 Spacer Shift Lever VGTH 112 156104 Washer Nylon High Temp 114 73800500 Nut Lock Hex W Ins 5 16 18 Unc 117 73900600 Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 120 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 75 121 175611 Bra...

Page 38: ...NUMBER PRGT22H48A STEERING ASSEMBLY 47 48 46 49 50 8 6 29 28 23 31 41 22 21 20 44 1 45 14 25 34 33 32 6 27 42 27 6 19 15 14 35 18 16 9 8 7 2 6 6 4 14 15 14 14 15 12 9 3 8 7 3 6 6 5 13 13 7 8 14 15 14 14 36 38 40 37 39 17 14 26 10 11 ...

Page 39: ...5105 Bushing Strg 23 152927 Screw 25 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 26 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg WH 27 3366R Bearing Col Strg 28 17000612 Screw Hexwsh thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 29 104239X Bearing Flange 31 138136 Bushing Nyliner Snap 32 19111610 Washer 11 32 x 1 x 10 Ga 33 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 16 34 74780512 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 3 4 35 138059 Gear Sector Steering 36 137156 Tie Rod ...

Page 40: ...40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H48A ENGINE 1 84 24 12 11 41 42 43 10 9 8 40 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 84 45 47 39 18 15 17 37 28 37 27 26 16 22 25 21 20 74 62 71 70 79 69 83 35 2 81 82 31 ...

Page 41: ...olChoke 24 11050600 Washer Ext Tooth 3 8 25 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 26 3645J Bushing 27 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 28 7834R FuelLine 29 137180 Spark Arrester Kit 31 145006 Clip 35 10040500 Washer 37 123487X ClampHose 39 17490636 Screw TT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 UNC 40 17490664 Screw TT 3 8 16 x 4 UNC 41 126197X Washer 1 1 2 OD X 15 32 ID X 250 42 10040700 Washer Lock 7 16 43 173937 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 X 4 Gr ...

Page 42: ... 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 121249X Spacer Split 16 123740X Spring Cprsn 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lg Flg Gr 5 18 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 19 166369 Knob Seat 20 124238X Cap Spring Seat Blk 21 171852 Bolt 5 16 18 Unc 2A 22 73800500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 10 5 18 19 16 15 12 13 17 4 14 2...

Page 43: ...3 Unc 26 73680800 Nut Crownlock 1 2 13 Unc 29 150233 Trunnion Inf Height 30 110807X Nut Special 31 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 32 137150 Spring Compression Inf Hgt 33 76020308 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 34 137167 Rod Adj Lift 35 138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 Unc 38 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 39 123935X Plug Hole 40 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 41 175994 Nut Lift Link 7 16 20 42 19112410 Washer 11...

Page 44: ...19 5 117 46 45 33 46 45 33 30 30 30 32 39 21 20 18 21 31 1 107 32 31 36 36 52 24 25 26 27 28 29 18 8 11 13 16 109 108 100 113 17 48 19 5 6 3 55 54 72 92 92 14 15 47 49 49 49 49 130 43 121 126 97 115 50 50 98 42 99 42 114 110 112 21 122 42 97 36 37 90 90 91 180 93 94 93 180 95 ...

Page 45: ...Retainer 43 174373 Arm Idler Secondary 45 174343 Cover Mandrel Deck 46 137729 Screw Thdroll 1 4 20 x 5 8 47 174369 V Belt Mower Secondary 48 174368 V Belt Mower Primary 49 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 50 72110612 Bolt Carr 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 52 175820 Pulley Idler Flat 56 155986 Bar Pnt Adj 57 156941 Pin Head Rivet 90 74760516 Bolt Hex HD 5 16 18 x 1 91 175384 Bracket Asm N Roller LH 93 1917...

Page 46: ...202X Reflector Taillight 29 176651 Decal Fender Auto Trans 138311 Decal Handle Lift Lift Handle 133671 Pad Footrest 177925 Manual Owner s English 177926 Manual Owner s French KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION WHEELS TIRES 6 12 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X421 Rim Assembly Front 4 8134H Tube Front Service Item Only 5 106230X Tire Front 6 278H Fitting Grease Fron...

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Page 50: ...s 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 main tained 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 normal wear of the product 6 Exclusi...

Page 51: ...IDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not 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 ...

Page 52: ... for Trimmers Brushcutters and Blowers 3 For replacement parts have available the following information a Model Number Manufacturer s I D Number b Description of part NOTE Electrolux Home Products provides parts and service through its authorized distribu tors and dealers therefore all requests for parts and service should be directed to your local dealer s The philosophy of Electrolux Home Produc...