Poulan Pro PK23H48YT Operator'S Manual Download Page 11

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments.  
Save this manual for future reference.

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. 

AMMETER

 - Indicates charging (

+

) or discharging (

-

) of 

battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH

 - Used to en gage the 

mower blades or other attachments mounted to your trac-
 tor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER

 - Used to raise and lower 

the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your 
tractor.

CHOKE CONTROL

 - Used when starting a cold engine.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

 - Used for declutching and brak-

 ing the tractor and starting the engine.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL

 - Disengages transmission for 

pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

 - Used to adjust the mow er 

cutting height. 

LIFT LEVER 
PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT 
LIFT LEVER

PARKING 
BRAKE

IGNITION
SWITCH

THROTTLE
CONTROL

ROS "ON" POSITION

MOTION 
CONTROL
LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL

FIG. 7

FREE WHEEL 
CONTROL

AT TACH MENT 
CLUTCH 
SWITCH

HOURMETER 

- Indicates hours of operation.

IGNITION SWITCH

 - Used for starting and stopping the 

engine.

LIGHT SWITCH 

- Turns the headlights on and off.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER

 - Used to release attachment lift 

lever when changing its position.  

MOTION CONTROL LEVER

 - Selects the speed and 

di rec tion of tractor.

PARKING BRAKE

 - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the 

brake position.

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) “ON”  POSI-
TION -

 Allows operation of mower deck or other powered 

attachment while in reverse.

THROTTLE CONTROL

 - 

 

Used to control engine speed.

LIGHT SWITCH

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 
KNOB

HOURMETER

AMMETER

CHOKE CONTROL

Summary of Contents for PK23H48YT

Page 1: ...E PROTECTION 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 MANUA...

Page 2: ...arking 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...

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: ...ions 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 maintaining...

Page 5: ...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 Gauge Wheels 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Hex nut 1 2 20 Steering Sleeve 1 Front Plat...

Page 6: ...d Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor Pivot seat and pa...

Page 7: ...or is clear of other people and objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com pleted Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Place freewheel control in transmission engage...

Page 8: ...e of mower deck Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor IMPORTANT Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves If equipped turn height adjustment knob cou...

Page 9: ...R SPRINGS LOOP UP FRONT MOWER BRACKET BELT TENSION ROD DISENGAGED POSITION LOCK BRACKET FLANGED PIN DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING FIG 6 Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps...

Page 10: ...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 hazard which if not av...

Page 11: ...e engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off HEIGHTADJUSTMENTKNOB Usedtoadjustthemower cutting height LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT L...

Page 12: ...neutral N position IMPORTANT THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL N POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED ENGINE Move throttle control between half and full speed fast posi...

Page 13: ...e direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS ON position WARNING Backing up with the attachment clutch en gaged while mowing is stro...

Page 14: ...oducts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Transmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slow...

Page 15: ...es NOTE During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system Move motion control lever to neutral N position Shut off engine and set par...

Page 16: ...h ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions E N G I N E Replace Oil Filter If equipped Check Transaxle Cooling Check V Belts Replace Fuel Filter 3 2 2 2 2 3...

Page 17: ...g with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch en gaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE Forbestresultsmowerblad...

Page 18: ...t required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergen...

Page 19: ...vered to keep water out Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower CLEAN A...

Page 20: ...ringholdinganti swaybartochassis bracket and disengage anti swaybar from bracket Removefourretainerspringsfromfrontplateassembly and remove plate Removeretainerspringsfromsuspensionarmsatdeck and dise...

Page 21: ...re making any necessary adjustments check that both front plate links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of blade loosen n...

Page 22: ...ings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface DisconnectR H suspensionarmfromreardeckbracket by removing retainer spring Roll belt over the top of R H mandrel pulley ca...

Page 23: ...belt over L H mandrel pulley Make sure belt is in all grooves properly REINSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT Refer to TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT illustration in this section of manual Install belt into upper gro...

Page 24: ...brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive...

Page 25: ...EDWITH A 12VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DO NOT USEYOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE t...

Page 26: ...OR 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 for repair and or adjustment FIG 31...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...gnition 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 E...

Page 29: ...pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...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 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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