Poulan Pro PDGT26H54A Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

188724  Rev. 2  4.16.04  TR/MH

Printed in U.S.A.

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OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL:

PDGT26H54A

LAWN TRACTOR

Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation

      WARNING:

Read the Owner's Manual and fol low 
all Warn ings and Safety In struc tions.  
Fail ure to do so can result in seri-
ous  injury.

          IMPORTANT MANUAL       Do Not Throw Away

Summary of Contents for PDGT26H54A

Page 1: ...139 OWNER S MANUAL MODEL PDGT26H54A LAWN TRACTOR Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation WARNING ReadtheOwner sManualandfollow allWarningsandSafetyInstructions Failure to do so can result in seri...

Page 2: ...changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose trac tion disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RI...

Page 3: ...even with the blades off Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Nevercarrychildren Theymayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjured or interfere wit...

Page 4: ...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 exhaus...

Page 5: ...cknuts 3 8 16 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 4 Shoulder Bolt Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Seat Mower 2 Retainer Springs double loop 2 Flanged Pins Premium Steering Adapter Steering Sleeve Ste...

Page 6: ...BATTERY See Fig 2 Lift hood to 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 1...

Page 7: ...skid TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Op eration section for location and function of controls WARNING Beforestarting read understandandfollow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be...

Page 8: ...strap from mower belt and check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves Slidemowerundertractoruntilitiscenteredundertrac tor DO NOT connect any pins When properly centered the front mower...

Page 9: ...s in safe operating condition It is important to purge the transmission before oper ating your tractor for the first time Follow proper start ing and transmission purging instructions See TO START ENG...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...ER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position HOURMETER Indicates hours of operation THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmissi...

Page 12: ...ting 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 9 Use choke control whenever you are s...

Page 13: ...CLEVIS PIN RETAINER SPRING TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig 10 Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position...

Page 14: ...o disengage the motion drive belt as follows Be sure parking brake is engaged BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already fil...

Page 15: ...tart engine and allow it to warm up for three 3 min utes Shut off engine and engage parking brake Engage drive belt tension handle and replace the retainer spring AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before...

Page 16: ...UBRICANT MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE REFER TO MAINTENANCE ENGINE SECTION IMPORTANT DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL AT...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...t 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 0 30 40 80 100 30 20 0 20 3...

Page 19: ...wipe up any spilled gasoline CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stub...

Page 20: ...clutch in DISENGAGED position Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket CAUTION Belt tension rod is spring loaded Have a tight grip on rod and re...

Page 21: ...hould be adjusted so the front tip is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position CAUTION Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap bla...

Page 22: ...ngs which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface Remove belt from electric clutch pulley both mandrel pulleys and all idler pulleys MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION Install be...

Page 23: ...parking brake Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission disengaged position Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position...

Page 24: ...ee 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...

Page 25: ...ROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad justment should not be necessary If adjustment is neces sary see engine manual TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If you...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...iring 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 aut...

Page 28: ...n 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 Reinsta...

Page 29: ...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 main taine...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...immers 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 p...

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