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  • Poulan PDGT26H48B | User Manual - Page 1
    Not Throw Away 00993-poulan_pro 02139 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PDGT26H48B LAWN TRACTOR WARNING: Read the Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation 186714 Rev. 1 06.06.03 JH/TR Printed
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    all instructions in the • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, manual SERVICE are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower , which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be
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    SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. 6-9 OPERATION 10-15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 16 MAINTENANCE 16-19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 20-27 STORAGE 28 TROUBLESHOOTING 29-30 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR 32-45 WARRANTY 46 3
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    . Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to
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    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Gauge Wheels Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension Premium Steering Adapter Seat 16-18 x 1 Rod (2) Locknuts 5/16-18 (2) Flanged Pins (4) Shoulder Bolt Mower (1) Front Plate Assembly (2) Retainer Springs (single loop) Keys (2) Keys (5) Retainer Springs
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    drive ratchet When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton. • Cut along dotted lines on all four
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    Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See "TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS" in the Operation section of this manual. NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section
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    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 mower suspension. • Raise deck to highest position. • Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual
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    BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly. ✓CHECKLIST BEFOREYOU OPERATE AND ENJOYYOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST
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    MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT 15 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) Failure to follow instructions in damage to the tractor and/or engine. HOT
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    Institute. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor. LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine. MOTION CONTROL LEVER
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    CLUTCH SWITCH PULL OUT TO "ENGAGE" • Full throttle offers the best mower performance. TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 8) Use choke control grass being mowed. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use. • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the
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    prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual). • Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel
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    in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. this manual). • To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual.
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    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
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    as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor. ➀ TIE ROD BALL JOINTS ➁ SPINDLE ZERK ➁ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ➁ SPINDLE ZERK ➁ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual
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    may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are working properly. If your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should not
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    range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. • Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level.
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    pre-cleaner. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Clean cartridge tractor unless the engine and transmission 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 mower
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    "STOP" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19) • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • If equipped
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    suspension. • Raise deck to highest position. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your
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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH NUT "D" NUT "C" MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 24) • Install 23 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 24) • Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. • Lower mower to its lowest
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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). • Remove screws from R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers and remove covers. REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT
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    MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 27) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.) BELT REMOVAL • Create slack in belt by removing
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    SERVICE to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. TO Maintenance section of this manual). If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12
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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR KEPS NUT HEX BOLT TERMINAL GUARD POSITIVE Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with
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    . 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. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result. IMPORTANT
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    enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower is tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Mainte- nance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual SYSTEM PARTS SUCH
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    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/ Service Adjustments section. 15. Contact an authorized service center/department. Excessive vibration 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Bent blade mandrel. 3. Loose/damaged part
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    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. CORRECTION 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department.
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    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 SCHEMATIC RED BLACK BATTERY + A1 NONE L + A2 NONE NONE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. 87 86 87A 85 30 RELAY PTO
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 ELECTRICAL 22 79 21 41 24 43 42 27 25 40 81 27 33 30 11 12 2 1 8 10 27 D.C. AMPERES 45 26 12 29 89 46 50 16 28 32
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt Btr Frt 1/4-20 x 7.5 zinc 11 150109 Holdown Battery Front
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 157 14 153 130 5 161 158 37 162 17 165 47 58 68 35 138 17 7
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180375 Rail, Frame RH 2 175282 Drawbar, Gt 5 163976X428 Dash 6 157882 Dash Asm., Lower 7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 8 184668 Support, Battery 14
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 GROUND DRIVE 42 39 40 70 41 89 6 132 38 37 46 68 36 77 74 35 65 64
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Transaxle Hydro Gear 331-3000 (Order Parts From Trans- axle Manufacturer) 2 7070E Key Sq. 1/4 x 2.5 3 7563R Washer Thrust 6 76020412 Pin, Cotter 7 140507 Wheel, Hub
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 STEERING ASSEMBLY 26 25 14 45 9 8 7 2 1 6 6 4 34 33 32 6 27 21 20 23 22 31 41 14 15 14 8 6
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180656 Wheel, Steering Steering 18 175572 Draglink, Ball Joint Solid Vgt 19 156011 Support Asm., Steering Vgt 20 163887X428 Boot Steering Stealth 21 159945 Adapter
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 ENGINE ARRESTER KIT engine-intek-ELS_10-vgt KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Engine Briggs, Model No. 446777 37 123487X Clamp Hose (Order parts from engine manuf.) 39 17490636 Screw TT
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    PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 LIFT ASSEMBLY 40 43 39 42 11 70 79 38 23 4 5 5 4 11 23 35 73 34 31 32 30 7 8 10 70 1 3 29 72 33 2 6 77 41 23 41 74 70 76 23 KEY PART 12 26 24 78 75 76 lift_rh_8 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 34 137167 Rod, Adj
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 20 14 20 8 10 8 7 7 16 5 15 18 6 13 19 17 12 2 5 37 21 39 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 171684 2 140551 4 127018X 5 145006 6 73800600 7 124181X 8 171877 10 182493 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 DECALS 9 3 5 15 5 4 10 29 7 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 164097 2 184858 3 176272 4 176273 5 185539 6 170563 7 166960 8 178502 9 172740 10 157140 11 181253 29 2 11 2 14 DESCRIPTION Decal, Dash Decal, Engine Decal, Hood,
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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 MOWER DECK 46 132 95 182 45 33 32 112 31 36 99 130 42 49 49 36 49 37 36 52 33 43 30 121
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    PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PDGT26H48B, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-30 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180358X421 Deck Weldment Mower Nose Retainer Spring Keeper Belt Idler Mandrel Asm. Service (Includes Key Nos. 13-15 and 33) Replacement Mower, Complete (Std. Deck - Order separately nose
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    the instructions furnished. Service Dept. 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA 30909 USA Electrolux Canada Corp. 7075 Ordan Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1K6 giving the model number, serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized dealer
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    47 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION TFHOISLDISAALO15NDGEDGORTETEESDLLOINPEE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than
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    the name of the nearest service dealer (under "saws" for Chain Saws or under "lawn mowers" for Trimmers, 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
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186714
Rev. 1
06.06.03
JH/TR
Printed in U.S.A.
02139
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PDGT26H48B
LAWN TRACTOR
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
WARNING:
Read the Owner's Manual and fol-
low all Warnings and Safety Instruc-
tions.
Failure to do so can result
in serious
injury.
IMPORTANT MANUAL
Do Not Throw Away
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