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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

MODEL:

PKGTH2554

LAWN TRACTOR

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION

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WARNING:

Read this Man u al and follow all Warnings and
Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult
in serious in ju ry.

IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away

193921 10.20.04 TR

Printed in U.S.A.

02139

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Page 1: ...YE 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 MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 193921 10 20 04 TR Printed in U S A 02139 ...

Page 2: ... parking 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 grass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic w...

Page 3: ...h 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 On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury ...

Page 4: ...improvedforest covered brush coveredorgrass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearestauthorizedservicecentre department SeeREPAIR PARTS section of this ...

Page 5: ...evis Pins 4 Locknuts 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 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Nose Roller Nose Roller Brackets 2 Hex Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 2 Locknuts 5 16 18 Rod Retainer Spring ...

Page 6: ...ve FIG 1 02173 FIG 2 LABEL CHECK 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 10 amps See BATTERY inMaintenance sectionofthismanual for charging instructions BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 Remove locknut and lar...

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 sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com pleted Check engine oil level an...

Page 8: ...e 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 brackets should be aligned so when the front suspension plate is lowered it should slide between the mower brackets Lower attachment lift lever to lowest position Cut plastic tie and lower front sus...

Page 9: ...OLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting re...

Page 10: ...s 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 avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in mi...

Page 11: ...and stop the engine LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor MOTION DRIVE BELT TENSION HANDLE Used when changingmotiondrivebeltand ifnecessary startingengine...

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 starting a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine knob in to disengage TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 9 Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduce...

Page 13: ...erator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough rolling terrain or hills Select desired height of cut Lower mower with attachment lift control Start mower blades by engaging attachment clut...

Page 14: ...e on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can at tract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied b...

Page 15: ...lt as follows Be sure parking brake is engaged Remove retainer spring from the drive belt tension handle to relieve belt tension Start 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 Beforedrivingtheunitincoldweather thetransmission should be warmed up as fol...

Page 16: ... Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high 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 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Not required if equipped with maintenance free battery 5 Tighten front axle pivot b...

Page 17: ...and Adjustments section of this manual TIRES Maintainproperairpressureinalltires See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchase...

Page 18: ...motive charger will extend its life Keep battery and terminals clean Keep battery bolts tight Keep small vent holes open Recharge at 6 10 amperes for 1 hour NOTE The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery a...

Page 19: ...wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans mission are covered 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 mowe...

Page 20: ...t 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 release slowly Remove mower belt from electric clutch pulley DISCONNECT REAR MOWER PINS Pull out the spring loaded pin disconnect suspension arm from pin and release pin Go to other side of mower and d...

Page 21: ...should 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 blade with heavy cloth Checkadjustmentonrightsideoftractor Positionanyblade so the tip is pointing straight forward Measure distance B at front and rear tip of the blade Before making any necessary adju...

Page 22: ...ings 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 belt around both mandrel pulleys and around idler pulleys as shown Install belt onto electric clutch pulley IMPORTANT CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES Reassemble R H and L H ma...

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 Therearwheelsmustlockandskidwhenyoutrytomanually push the tractor forward If the rear wheels rotate the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE REPLACE PADS Contact...

Page 24: ...See 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 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 terminal of each battery A B taking care not ...

Page 25: ...TROL 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 your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood Pull bulb h...

Page 26: ...FUEL 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 LEADSTOSEPARATIONANDFORMATIONOFACIDSDURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines a...

Page 27: ...wiring 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 authorized service center department Engine clicks but will not 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wirin...

Page 28: ... 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 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clogged mow...

Page 29: ...used 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 maintained in accor dance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or...

Page 30: ... the Power Train Component and parts The cost of normal maintenance and replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original purchaser C Securing Warranty Service Warranty service can be arranged for by contacting either a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh Central Warehouse...

Page 31: ...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 along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to me...

Page 32: ...on 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 authorized distributors and dealers therefore all requests for parts and service should be directed to your local dealer s The philosophy of Electrolux Home Products is to continually improve all of its produ...

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