Poulan Pro CO24H48STA Owner'S Manual Download Page 30

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Hood

Headlight Wire 
Connector

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-
 SEM BLY 

1.   Raise hood.
2.   Unsnap headlight wire connector.
3.   Stand in front of tractor.  Grasp hood at 

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of 
tractor.

4.   When replacing hood, be sure to 

reconnect the headlight wire con nec tor.

ENGINE

TO AD JUST THROT TLE CON TROL 
CABLE 

The throt tle con trol has been pre set at the 
fac to ry and ad just ment should not be nec-
essary.  Check adjustment as de scribed 
below before loosening cable.  If adjust-
ment is necessary, see engine manual.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR  

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your 
engine does not operate properly due to 
suspected carburetor problems, take your 
tractor to an authorized service center/
department for repair and/or adjustment.

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1.   Raise hood.
2.   Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the 

backside of the grill.

3.   Replace bulb in holder and push bulb 

holder securely back into the hole in 
the backside of the grill.

4.   Close 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.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type 
plug-in fuse.  The fuse holder is located 
behind the dash.

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Keps Nut

Terminal 
Guard

Terminal 
Access 
Door

Hex 
Bolt

Positive 
(Red) 
Cable

Negative (Black) 
Cable

REPLACING BATTERY 

 WARNING:

  Do not short battery 

ter mi 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 connected 
fi rst to prevent sparking from ac ci den tal 
grounding.
1.   Lift hood to raised position.
2.   Remove terminal guard.
3.   Disconnect BLACK battery cable 

then RED battery cable and carefully 
remove battery from tractor.

4.   Install new battery with terminals in 

same position as old battery.

5.   Reinstall terminal guard.
6.   First connect RED battery cable to 

positive (+) battery terminal with hex 
bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten 
securely.

7.   Connect BLACK grounding cable to 

negative (-) bat tery terminal with re-
 main ing hex bolt and keps nut. Tight en 
securely

8.    Close terminal access doors.
9.    Close hood.

Weak or Dead
Battery

Fully Charged
Battery

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3.   Connect the other end of the BLACK 

cable (D) to good chassis ground,  
away from fuel tank and bat tery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE 
ORDER -
1.   BLACK cable fi rst from chassis and 

then from the fully charged battery.

2.   RED cable last from both batteries.

Summary of Contents for CO24H48STA

Page 1: ...EL NO CO24H48STA 24 0 HP 48 INCH LAWN TRACTOR For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 191697 03 01 04 TR PRINTED IN U...

Page 2: ...e during the first ninety 90 days of ownership After ninety 90 days we will exchange the Bat tery charging you 1 12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month from the date of the original sale...

Page 3: ...machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Cle...

Page 4: ...children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or...

Page 5: ...ine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for hole...

Page 6: ...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 mai...

Page 7: ...pe Sheet 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Locknut 1 2 20 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 Nose Roller...

Page 8: ...ck Nut Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Extention Steering Shaft Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Adaptor Tabs BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 1 Remove locknut and...

Page 9: ...ever to its highest po sition 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in trans mission disengaged position See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this...

Page 10: ...3 8 washers and 3 8 16 center locknuts and tighten securely 2 For ease of mower to tractor assembly raise gauge wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins and spring retainers NOTE Adjust...

Page 11: ...ith double loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower brack ets NOTE To assist in locating hole in flanged pin the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin If necessary move mow...

Page 12: ...s in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were...

Page 13: ...uld result in serious 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 h...

Page 14: ...ing and braking the tractor and starting the engine IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position LIGHT...

Page 15: ...lways 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 STOP will cause the battery to dischar...

Page 16: ...h 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 OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an ope...

Page 17: ...attachments that are recom mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose t...

Page 18: ...and then continue to push the control in slowly This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before dr...

Page 19: ...ing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachm...

Page 20: ...nt_sch tractore new1 02500 Engine General Purpose Grease Refer to Maintenance ENGINE Section Front Wheel Bearing zerk IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings...

Page 21: ...t position to al low access to blades NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 2 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 3 Install new or resharpened blade with st...

Page 22: ...d maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the trans axle ever leak or require servicing contact our authorized service center department TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine tempera...

Page 23: ...Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with auto motive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unles...

Page 24: ...mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley 10 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised...

Page 25: ...A A TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tires are o...

Page 26: ...er the top of R H mandrel pulley 8 Remove belt from electric clutch pulley 9 Remove belt from idler pulleys 10 Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely 11 Be sure spring i...

Page 27: ...9 Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface 10 Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely 11 Be sure spring is h...

Page 28: ...is nut If further brake adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or other qualified service center Jam Nut Operating Arm Nut A TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brak...

Page 29: ...inal C of fully charged battery TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 1 Block up axle securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheels have a square key Do not lose 3 R...

Page 30: ...r Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash 02179 Keps Nut Terminal Guard Terminal Access Door Hex Bolt Positive Red Cab...

Page 31: ...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 se...

Page 32: ...ents section 8 Engine valves out of 8 Contact an authorized adjustment service center department Engine will not 1 Brake pedal not depressed 1 Depress brake pedal turn over 2 Attachment clutch is enga...

Page 33: ...ged part s 3 Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Engine continues 1 Faulty operator safety 1 Check wiring switches and to run when presence control system connections If not corrected operator...

Page 34: ...rking 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s if so equipped 3 Faulty light switch 3 Check replace light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Check wiring and connections 5 Blown fuse 5...

Page 35: ...ever 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 al...

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