Poulan Pro 270451 manual

II OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 270451 13.5 HP 38 INCH LAWNTRACTOR • Assembly • Operation Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 174207 Rev. 3 5.15.02 RD/SV/MH PRINTED IN U.S.A.[...]

Safety Rules ......................................... 2 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Assembly .............................................. 7 Operation ............................................ 10 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 16 Maintenance ....................................... 16 Service and Adjustments[...]

DO NOT: • Do not turn on slopes unless neces- sary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. • Do[...]

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. • If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly. • Do not turn o[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED AND TYPE: REGULAR OILTYPE SAE 30(ABOVE 32°F API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30 (Below 32°F) OILCAPACITY: 3 PTS _PARK PLUG: CHAMPION GAP: .030") RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE INTAKE: .005"-.007" CLEARANCE: EXHAUST:.009"-.011" GROUND SPEEDFORWARD: (MPR): 1ST 1.1 2ND 2.2 3RD 3.4 4[...]

Steering Wheel Insert (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 _L Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 _St_oeritg (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 3/8 Steering Extension Shaft Seat (1) Washer (_) 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1)Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Keys Slope Sheet (2) Keys 6[...]

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS [...]

Ba_e_ Box INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. • Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bol[...]

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overin- flated at the factory for shipping pur- poses. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for repla[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. f BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING j @l k ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED ! MOWER LIFT R N H L ATrACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH [...]

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 adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Clutch Ignition Switch Throttle/Choke Lever • " ." Plunger Attachment[...]

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PAR[...]

TO ADJUST MOWER cu'n'ING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height. • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running.[...]

BEFORE STARTING THE ENIGNE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. [...]

MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are dischar[...]

Ch6ck Brake Operation _V r Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Int_dock Systems If R Check for Loose Fasteners V # _7 If / Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades I_4 T Lubrication Chad _ If 0 Check BaRe,"/Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling !_ Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension II_s Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tens_n !,_s[...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (Se[...]

BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive 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 ba[...]

ENGINE COOLING FINS Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating. • Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube assembly off engine. • Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt. • Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.[...]

CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all _]asoline, oil, etc, • Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to ke[...]

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the[...]

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL- • Remove mower from tractor (See '_'O REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away from mow[...]

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department. TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal[...]

ENGINE seat Battery Box Positive Negative (Red) Cable (Black) Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may c[...]

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. wI_hCAUTION: Never store the tractor gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start • Out of fuel. • Engine not "CHOKED" properly. • Engine flooded. Hard to start Enginewill not turn over Bad spark plug. • Dirty airfilter. • Dirty fuel filter, • Water in fuel. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjus[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE • Weak or dead battery. • Corroded battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. PROBLEM Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power • Cutting too much grass/too fast. • Throttle in "CHOKE" position. • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. • Dirty air [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" whenturnlng engine "OFF" CAUSE • Worn, bent or loose blade. • Mower deck not level. • Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. • Be[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 270451 SA'FrERY AMMETER FUSE (OPTIONAL) p J BLACK RED SOLENOID n _G AI( IGNmON SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH PosmoN CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF M+G+A1 NONE RUN/LIGH] B+A1 A2+L RUN B÷A1 NONE START B ÷ S + A1 NONE J (CLUTCH OFF) , ..... , BLACK IGNITION , FUEL I -- UNIT e_uE : LINE1 I I_ 3 AMP DC W 3Be° RPM SEAT SWIT[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 270451 ELECTRICAL 21 22 I I I 41 i_ I_p - - i I I _ L i i 26 I I 25 _ I I f I I I I I / I 48 i I i L 29 I , _ 28 I I I I / / / 3O[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 270451 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144925 2 74760412 8 156417 16 1_ 21 166181 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 166180 27 73510400 28 4207J 29 121305X 30 163968 33 140401 40 170217 41 71110408 42 131563 43 145673 48 140844 52 141940 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 Case, Battery Mech Hinge Swit[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 270451 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 208 3O 212 ? 12 28 53 29 / 55 54 26 33 10 3 0 35 34 26 208 32[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 270451 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 169831 Chassis 2 169061 Drawba_ 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 6 155924X014 Saddle Slkscr Fit LT 8 155138 Clip Retainer Slide-On 9 168347X011 Dash 10 72140608 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/6-16unc X 1 11 155927 Panel Dash LH 12 145660 Clip Tinnarman Grill[...]

GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 270451 29 /// /L J 26 27 34[...]

GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 270451 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 ...... 2 146682 3 123666X 4 12000028 5 121520X 6 17060512 7 162240 8 131679 10 76020416 11 105701X 12 19151216 13 74550412 14 10040400 15 74490544 18 74780616 19 73800600 21 106933X 22 130804 24 733506OO 25 106888X 26 19131016 27 76020412 28 145204 29 71673 30 130807 32 74760512 34 155071[...]

STEERING TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 270451 _41 51 54 < 4O 25 68 67 67 67 43 36[...]

STEERING TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 270451 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140044 SteeringWheel 2 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 3 156483 Spindle Assembly, LH. 4 157473 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 5 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 7 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 8 12000029 Ring, Klip 9 3366R Be[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 270451 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 13 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 140310 17720410 4 137348 13 165291 14 13280324 15 13200300 16 11050600 23 169837 29 137180 31 109202X 32 140527 33 123487X 37 137040 38 - 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 10040500 72 71070512 78 17060620 81 73510400 Cont[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 270451 SEAT ASSEMBLY 12 _5 6 21 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 127427 2 140551 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145O06 6 738O06OO 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 155925 11 166369 12 121246X KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Seat 13 121248X Bracket Pvl St 14 72050412 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc x 1 15 134300 Washer Flat 13/32 xl xl0 Ga 16 121250X Clip Pus[...]

DECALS TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 270451 4 6 3 10 5 13 15 I KEY PART NO. NO. 1 171831 2 172168 3 171828 4 171829 5 145005 6 174209 7 171830 8 156867 10 171833 12 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal Lower Dash 11 156439 Decal Engine HP 12 4900J Decal Hood 13 146046 Decal Fender 15 136832 Decal Battery Danger - - 138311 Decal Replacement Parts Decal Steeri[...]

LIFT ASSEMBLY TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 270451 13 3 2 4 19 13 32 13 19 2O 15 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 4 1200(3002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer Pifd 21/32 X 1 X 21ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted BIk 8 122365X Button Plung[...]

MOWER DECK TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 270451 21 2 14 29 42[...]

MOWER DECK TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 270451 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170280 2 72140506 3 138017 4 169970 5 4939M 6 130832 8 85O857 9 1OO3O6OO 10 140296 11 134148 12 129895 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 16 140329 19 132827 21 73680500 23 137607 24 105304X 25 123713X 26 110452X 27 106736X428 28 19111016 29 106735X 30 157722 31 129963 32 153532 33 137266 36 13[...]

LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship. For a period of one (1) year from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing pa[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL I /% Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I i AJk greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- [ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.[...]

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