Poulan Pro 967333901-00 Operator'S Manual Download

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OPERATOR MANUAL

Zero Turn Mower

P54ZXT / 967333901-00

Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is

acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any

gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the

product warranty.

Please read the operator manual carefully and

make sure you understand the instructions before

using the machine.

Summary of Contents for 967333901-00

Page 1: ...ine containing up to 10 ethanol E10 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty Please read the operator manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...rstand these instructions to operate the mower Each person operating the mower must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any mind altering substance WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING Battery posts te...

Page 3: ... Tank 15 Tracking 15 OPERATION 16 Training 16 Steering 16 Before Starting 16 Starting the Engine 17 Running 18 Stopping the Engine 19 Operating On Hills 19 Mowing Tips 20 Moving Machine By Hand 21 MAINTENANCE 22 Maintenance Schedule 22 Battery 24 Safety System 25 Park Brake 25 Tire Pressures 25 Caster Wheels 26 Anti scalp Rollers 26 V belts 26 Deck Belt Removal 26 Pump Belt 27 Cutting Blades 27 Bl...

Page 4: ...equipment and ensure that the machine is well anchored DO NOT operate this machine on public roadways Towing If machine is equipped with a tow hitch use extreme caution when towing Never allow children or others in or on the towed equipment Make wide turns to avoid jack knifing Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop Do not tow on sloped ground The weight of the towed equipment may cause lo...

Page 5: ... Manual belongs to the machine with the manufacturing number Engine Manufacturing Number The machine s manufacturing number can be found on the printed plate affixed to the engine compartment Stated on the plate from the top are The machine s type designation I D The manufacturer s type number Model The machine s serial number Serial no Please have the type designation and serial number available ...

Page 6: ...ions given in the manual Used also when there is a potential for misuse or misassembly Read Operator Manual Shut off engine remove key before performing maintenance or repair Keep a safe distance from the machine Use on slopes no greater than 10 No passengers Whole body exposure to thrown objects Severing of fingers and toes Do not open or remove safety shields with engine running Careful backing ...

Page 7: ...ot 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 when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading or unloading the ...

Page 8: ...urdy footwear eye protection and hearing protection Do not mow in shorts and or footwear with open toes WARNING When using the machine approved personal protective equipment should be used Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen Ask your retailer for help in choosing the right equipment Data indicates that...

Page 9: ...unted tightly and no flammable substances are stored in an open vessel Sparking can occur when working with the battery and the heavy cables of the starter circuit This can cause battery explosion fire or eye injury Sparking will not occur after the grounding cable normally negative black is removed from the battery Disconnect the grounding cable from the battery first and reconnect it last Do not...

Page 10: ... or overturn causing damage to the mower and possibly serious injury to the operator Load the unit onto truck or trailer by driving up ramps of suitable strength using a slow speed Do not lift The machine is not intended to be lifted by hand When loading or unloading this machine do not exceed the maximum recommended operation angle of 10O Towing If machine is equipped with a tow hitch use extreme...

Page 11: ...en hydraulic pumps Using the left and right steering controls the flow is regulated and thereby the direction and speed Control Locations 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 12 6 11 1 Motion control levers 2 Parking brake 3 Tracking knob 4 Fuel tank 5 Hydro release levers 6 Choke control 7 Ignition switch 8 Hour meter 9 Throttle control 10 Blade switch 11 Seat adjustment lever 12 Cutting height pedal 14 5 7 ...

Page 12: ...y which steering control is moved backward behind the neutral position If the left steering control is pulled backward the machine turns to the left Use extra care when using this maneuver If the steering controls are in uneven positions when standing still or do not fit in the slots for moving the controls outward they can be adjusted The park brake is found on the left of the machine Pull the le...

Page 13: ...n the unit is not in use to prevent meter hours from accumulating To engage the mower deck blades pull the knob up the mower blades are disengaged when the knob is pushed down Ignition Switch The ignition switch is placed on the control panel and is used to start and stop the engine On models equipped with headlights turn the key clockwise to ACCESSORY for headlight use Choke Control The choke con...

Page 14: ...ght For transport push the deck lift pedal fully forward until the deck lift latches in the transport highest position IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not adjust the seat while the unit is in motion The seat can be adjusted lengthways The lever under the front edge of the seat is moved to the left as seen by the driver in the seat to adjust the seat backward or forward Hydro Release Levers WARNING Bypass...

Page 15: ...s cap gasket for damage and keep the cap properly tightened The engine will run on a minimum of 87 octane unleaded gasoline no oil mix Environmentally adapted alkylate gasoline can be used See also Technical Data concerning ethanol fuel Methanol fuel is not allowed Do not use E85 alcohol based fuel Damage to engine and components may occur When operating in temperatures below 32 F 0 C use fresh cl...

Page 16: ...l not move Slowly move both control levers forward slightly This will allow mower to start moving forward in a straight line Pull the control levers back to the neutral position and the mower should stop moving Pull back slightly on control levers allowing the mower to move backwards Push the control levers forward to the neutral position and mower should stop moving To turn to the right While mov...

Page 17: ... emit chemicals considered to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive system damage The engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which is a odorless colorless poisonous gas Do not use the machine in enclosed spaces 4 Disengage the mower blades by pressing the blade switch downwards 5 Move the steering controls outward to the locked outer neutral position 6 Move the throttle to the middle p...

Page 18: ...key back to the run position Push the choke control in gradually when the engine has started 9 Set the engine speed with the throttle Allow the engine to run at a moderate speed approximately mid throttle for a short time before use USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING Running 1 Release the park brake by moving the lever downward NOTE The mower is equipped with an operator presence system When the engine...

Page 19: ...event fouling the spark plugs avoid idling the engine for longer periods 6 Turn the ignition key to the stop position Remove key Always remove key when leaving the mower to prevent unauthorized use WARNING Never drive the rider on terrain that slopes more than 10 degrees Mow slopes up and down never side to side Avoid sudden directional changes Operating On Hills Read the Safety Instructions Drivi...

Page 20: ...leaning the mower deck shall be raised into the transport position Make sure the mower is cooled and the engine is off Use compressed air to clean top surface of the deck Avoid flooding water on top surface engine and electrical components When the mulching kit is used it is important that the mowing interval is frequent IMPORTANT INFORMATION The mower is equipped with a 12 volt negative grounded ...

Page 21: ...o drive reverse the above procedure WARNING Use extreme caution when loading the machine into a truck or trailer using ramps There is the possibility of serious injury or death if the machine falls off the ramps WARNING Make no adjustments without the engine stopped the ignition key removed the park brake activated WARNING Bypass linkages are located close to the muffler To prevent burns the engin...

Page 22: ...scribed in this manual Not described in this manual Refer to the engine manufacturer s manual MAINTENANCE Daily At least once each year Maintenance interval in hours Before After 50 250 500 Check the parking brake Check the engine s oil level every refueling Check the safety system Check for fuel and oil leakages Check clean the engine s cooling air intake Check the mower deck Check for loose hard...

Page 23: ...essure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin causing serious injury If injured by escaping fluid see a doctor at once Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately MAINTENANCE Daily At least once each year Maintenance interval in hours Before After 50 250 500 Check adjust throttle cable Check the condition of belts belt pulleys Chan...

Page 24: ...apacity condition age temperature and efficiency of charger Cleaning battery and terminals Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to lose power 1 Open the terminal access doors 2 Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then the RED battery cable and remove the battery from the machine 3 Rinse the battery with plain water and dry 4 Clean terminals and battery cable ends ...

Page 25: ...FORMATION The machine must be absolutely standing still when applying the park brake WARNING Faulty adjustment will result in reduced braking ability and can cause an accident Make daily inspections to ensure that the safety system works by attempting to start the engine when one of the conditions is not met Change the conditions and try again If the machine starts when one of these conditions is ...

Page 26: ... NOTE The belt will show some small cracks in normal operation The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear Deck Belt Removal 1 Park on a level surface Apply park brake 2 Lower the deck into the lowest cutting position 3 Remove foot plate and belt shields 4 Using a ratchet or breaker bar with a 9 16 socket on the spring idler bolt relieve the tension on the belt 5 Rem...

Page 27: ...lace the belt on the engine pulley 5 Use the breaker bar to hold the tension off the belt while removing the implement used as a brace in the plate 6 Replace and secure clutch stop 7 Reinstall the fan shields 8 Reinstall the deck belt See Deck Belt Installation in this section of the manual Cutting Blades To attain the best mowing effect it is important that blades are well sharpened and not damag...

Page 28: ...s again Blade tips should be level side to side In the rear blade tips should be level to 1 8 higher than side to side measurement In the front blade tips should be level to 1 8 lower than side to side measurement NOTE This will place the mower deck in a standard measurement position Depending on the type of grass being mowed or environmental conditions additional adjustments may be required to ac...

Page 29: ...not use a high pressure washer or steam cleaner Avoid spraying engine and electrical components with water For models fitted with a cleanout port attach the quick connect from the accessory packet to any garden hose After mowing let unit cool before washing Snap the hose to the cleanout port and turn on water supply Restart the mower and engage the blades to use the spinning action to wash away de...

Page 30: ...ucts must not be used to clean belts 12 12 Every year Lubricate with grease gun 1 52 Every Week Filter change 1 365 Every day Oil change Level check IMPORTANT INFORMATION Use minimal lubrication and remove excess lubricant so that is does not come into contact with belts or belt pulley drive surfaces Deck Spindles Lower the cutting deck completely Lubricate with a grease gun through the access ope...

Page 31: ...ply a film of new oil to the gasket of the replacement filter 4 Install the new filter by hand turning it three quarters to one full turn after the filter gasket contacts the filter base surface 5 Reinstall the filter guard Torque screws to 65 in lbs each 6 Repeat steps on the opposite side 7 Drain old oil filters of all free flowing oil prior to disposal Place used oil in appropriate containers a...

Page 32: ...ng conditions See Moving Machine By Hand in the Operation section for bypass linkage adjustments 1 Disengage the brake if activated 2 With the bypass linkage disengaged and the engine running at fast idle slowly move the directional control in both forward and reverse directions five or six times As air is purged from the unit the oil level will drop 3 With the bypass linkage engaged and the engin...

Page 33: ...draulic system Machine vibrates Blades are loose Blades are incorrectly balanced Engine is loose Engine overheats Clogged air intake or cooling fins Engine overloaded Poor ventilation around engine Defective engine speed regulator Too little or no oil in the engine Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line Fouled spark plugs Battery not charging Poor contact of the battery terminal cable connec...

Page 34: ...d a fuel stabilizer Start the engine and allow it to run until the carburetor is drained of fuel or the stabilizer has reached the carburetor 5 Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon of engine oil into the cylinder Turn over the engine so that the oil is evenly distributed and then refit the spark plug 6 Lubricate all grease zerks joints and axles 7 Remove the battery Clean charge and s...

Page 35: ...IGHT MOTION CONTROL LEVER LEFT MOTION CONTROL LEVER BRAKE SWITCH ELECTRIC CLUTCH ACCESSORY OUTLETS HOURMETER SOLENOID PTO SWITCH TO ENGINE PIGTAIL ENGINE GROUND BLU WHT WHT WHT BLK WHT RED BLK BLK BLK YEL RED BLK RED BLK YEL YEL YEL PUR PUR YEL RED PUR PUR BLK BLK YEL SEAT BLK YEL BLK WHT WHT PARKED PARKED ENGAGED UN OCCUPIED OFF BLK WHT GRN GRN 7 5 AMP KEY SWITCH POSITIONS POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE 1...

Page 36: ...n ZT3100 Hydro Gear Productivity 3 7 acres h 14 973 m2 h Steering control Dual levers foam gripped Dimensions Speed forward 0 6 5 mph 0 10 5 km h Weight 700 lbs 317 5 kg Speed reverse 0 3 5 mph 0 5 6 km h Base Machine Length 75 191 cm Brakes Mechanical park brake Base Machine Height 42 107 cm Front caster tires smooth trd 13 x 6 50 Base Machine Width 49 125 cm Rear tires turf pneumatic 22 x 10 10 ...

Page 37: ...ameter in inches fine or coarse thread 9 12 13 18 5 16 18 24 28 38 24 33 3 8 31 42 46 62 40 54 7 16 50 68 75 102 75 102 115 156 9 16 110 149 165 224 5 8 150 203 225 305 250 339 370 502 7 8 378 512 591 801 11 8 782 1060 1410 1912 Grade 5 Minimum commercial quality lower quality not recommended Metric Standard Hardware Grade Grade 8 8 Grade 10 9 Grade 12 9 Size ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm Shank Si...

Page 38: ...k that there is drive to both wheels r Check the mower deck adjustment r Check Safety switch for the park brake r Safety switch for the mower deck r Safety switch in the seat r Safety switch in the steering controls r Park brake functionality r Driving forward r Driving backward r Engaging the blades r Check engine idle speed r Check engine high idle speed r Inform the customer about Need and adva...

Page 39: ... Service Clean debris from mower r Check engine oil level r Check the tire pressures r Check underside of deck r Inspect deck pulleys r Check clean the engine s cooling air intake r Check safety system r Check fuel system for leaks r Inspect safety guards and shields r Check brake adjustment r 50 Hour Service Clean debris from mower r Check engine oil level r Check the tire pressures r Check under...

Page 40: ...spark plug r Inspect fuel filter r Check engine RPM r Clean underside of deck r Check blade pitch r Grease blade spindles r Inspect spindle bearings r Inspect deck belt and blades r Inspect idler arm bearings r Inspect deck idler pulleys r Inspect hydraulic filter r Inspect hydraulic drive belt r Inspect hydraulic hoses r Check neutral position r Inspect battery connections r Check safety system r...

Page 41: ...M r Clean underside of deck r Check blade pitch r Grease blade spindles r Inspect spindle bearings r Inspect deck belt and blades r Inspect idler arm bearings r Inspect deck idler pulleys r Change hydraulic oil level r Change hydraulic filter r Replace hydraulic drive belt r Inspect hydraulic hoses r Check neutral position r Inspect battery connections r Load test battery r Clean electrical connec...

Page 42: ... air intake q Replace the air cleaner s foam prefilter q Replace the air filter s paper cartridge q Change the engine oil q Replace the engine oil filter q Check adjust the cutting height q Check adjust the park brake q Clean Change the spark plugs q Inspect spark plug q Check the engine valve clearance q ...

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