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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 
(See Fig.  34)

•      Block up axle securely.
•         Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow 

wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do 
not lose).

•      Repair tire and reassemble.
•      On rear wheels only:  align grooves in rear wheel hub 

and axle.  Insert square key.

•      Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in 

axle groove.

•      Replace axle cover.

NOTE: 

To seal tire punctures and prevent fl at tires due to 

slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local 
parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and 
corrosion.

FIG. 34

RE TAIN ING 
RING

WASH ERS

SQUARE KEY (REAR 
WHEEL ONLY)

AXLE COVER

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY 
(See Fig. 35) 

WARNING

:

  Lead-acid batteries gen-

 er ate ex plo sive gases.  Keep sparks, 
fl ame and smoking ma te ri als away from 
bat ter ies.  Always wear eye pro tec tion 
when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be 
recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-
 tion of this man u al).
If “jumper ca bles” are used for emer gen cy starting, follow 
this pro ce dure:

IMPORTANT

:  YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT 

SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT 
SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START 
OTHER VEHICLES. 

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
 •     Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE 

(+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to 
short against tractor chassis.

  •       Connect one end of the BLACK ca ble to the NEGA TIVE 

(-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

 •     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 -
 •     BLACK cable fi rst from chassis and then from the fully 

charged battery.

 •     RED cable last from both batteries.

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A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

J

FIG. 33

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER

Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set at the 
factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber 
are not adjustable.  If damage has occurred to affect the 
factory set front wheel toe-in or camber, contact a qualifi ed 
service center.

FIG. 35

WEAK OR DEAD
BATTERY

FULLY CHARGED
BATTERY

Summary of Contents for PB22H54YT

Page 1: ...ROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website www poulan pro com WARNING Read this Manual and follow allWarnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury IMPORTANT MANUAL D...

Page 2: ...rking 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 g...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...ians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY...

Page 5: ...Lift hood to raised position NOTE Ifthisbatteryisputintoserviceaftermonthandyear indicated on label L label is located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTER...

Page 6: ...s in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Op eration section for location and function of controls Raise attach...

Page 7: ...anti sway bar into hole in transmission bracket T 02995 S T A 02996 D FIG 6 FIG 7 ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS A TO CHASSIS Position hole in arm over pin B on outside of tractor chassis and secu...

Page 8: ...them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op eration System ROS are working properly See the Operation and Maint...

Page 9: ...ntify 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 in...

Page 10: ...ine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor F IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine G REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM...

Page 11: ...sition Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure B C STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged position o GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depre...

Page 12: ...18 FIG 19 TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged wil...

Page 13: ...low reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged Do not mow in reverse unles...

Page 14: ...drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When eng...

Page 15: ...w 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 and give best performance of the a...

Page 16: ...es 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 b...

Page 17: ...ing properly If your tractor does not function as described repair the problem immediately The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and the attachment clutch control is in...

Page 18: ...ATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 0 30 40 80 100 30 20 0 20 30 40 F C 32 10 10 60 5W 30 SAE 30 oil_visc_chart1_e Rinse the battery with plain water and dry Clean terminals and batter...

Page 19: ...fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLAMP FUEL FILTER CLAMP FIG 26 CLEANI...

Page 20: ...ngs and washers Go to other side of mower and disconnect the suspen sion arm and rear lift link CAUTION After rear lift links are discon nected the attachment lift lever will be spring loaded Have a t...

Page 21: ...t mower 02948 A Turn nut left to lower mower Turn nut right to raise mower NOTE Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements adjust if necessary until f...

Page 22: ...aged position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manu ally push the tractor forward If the rear wheels rotate then the brake needs to be serviced Contact a qualified service center TO...

Page 23: ...ed See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE sec tion of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOURTRACTOR IS EQUIPPEDWITH A 12VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE...

Page 24: ...push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from...

Page 25: ...UEL 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...

Page 26: ...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...

Page 27: ...air pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Mo...

Page 28: ...sed 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 maintai...

Page 29: ...he 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 li...

Page 30: ...30 SERVICE NOTES...

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Page 32: ...n of part For Techical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 For a Parts Manual go to our website www poulan pro com support asp NOTE Electrolux Home Products provides parts and service through its authorize...

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