Poulan 183981 Manuel d'utilisateur

MODEL NO. PO1538C15 HP 38 InchLawn TractorFor Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297For Technical Assistance: cal

10OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to

11OPERATIONThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safe

12OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6)Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave th

13OPERATION MOWING TIPS• Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing is attached to tractor.• Mower should be properly leveled for be

14MAINTENANCEBEFORE EACH USETRACT0RInspect Muffler/Spark ArresterLubrication ChartCheck Brake OperationClean Air FilterChange Engine Oil (with oil fil

15MAINTENANCEBLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 8)• Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.• Remove blade bolt, lock washer and fl at w

16MAINTENANCEENGINELUBRICATIONOnly use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifi cation SF-SJ. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade a

17MAINTENANCEFIG. 13CLEAN AIR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brus

18MAINTENANCEMUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam-age.SPARK PLU

19SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST-MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully an

2I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.• Only allow responsib

20TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 20) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

21SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 21FIG. 22TO AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN- MENTIf steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheel

22TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY(See Fig. 24) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, fl ame and smoking ma te

23SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 28TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 27)• Raise hood.• Unsnap headlight wire connector.• Stand

24STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.WARNING: Never

25TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSWill not start 1. Out of fuel.

26TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

27TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74SCHEMATICBATTERYFUSEIGNITIONSWITCHREDREDREDBLACKIGNITIONUNITHEADLIGHTSREMOVABLECONNECTI

2828292624424327272541272740339030821274816162221REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74ELECTRICAL52

291 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery16 176138

3WARNING: In order to prevent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug

30REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74CHASSIS35263526331023333420811172928208131251575352545524262526253120924302

31REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74CHASSISKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNOTE:

32REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74DRIVE2928112144138395751747578767725261924253353437363562366465595621255631

33REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74DRIVEKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY P

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351 140044X428 Wheel Steering2 175131 Axle Asm 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH4 169839 Spindle

3621OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester2944463231333733134727881316782345143840REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74E

37KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170551 Control Th/ch Flag

38REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74SEATKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1

39REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74DECALSKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1

4PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONSAND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAROIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE

40REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74MOWER LIFT15201617182020152045623165478121131323132191913131313

41REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74MOWER LIFT1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger2

42REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74MOWER DECK19863842215141311109812129697292723262825242187882114631401504532

43REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO1538C, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82-74MOWER DECKKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1

44SERVICE NOTES

45LIMITED WARRANTYThe Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi-als an

46TECUMSEH®Issued January 1980Revised January 1991TECUMSEH®SERVICEPOLICYWARRANTYLIMITED WARRANTIESFOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTSA. Prod

4715 DEGREES MAX.FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINETHIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE

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5UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering WheelSteering Wheel InsertSteeringBootSteering Wheel Adapter(1) Bolt(1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 GaugeSeat(2) KeysSlope

6ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYA socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed.(2) 1/2" wrenches Plier

7ASSEMBLYTO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion section for location and function of con trols)• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachmen

8ASSEMBLY✓CHE CKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE CEIVE THE BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM

9OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.DANGER, KEEP HANDSA