IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 02153 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: WARNING: Read this Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. PD25PH48STA LAWN TRACTOR Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation 184319 Rev. 3 08.19.03 TR Printed in U.S.A.
SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. DO NOT: • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children.They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. 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 assemble and maintain your tractor properly.
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Gauge Wheels Steering Wheel (4) Shoulder Bolts (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension (4) Clevis Pins (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.
ASSEMBLY 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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING WHEEL INSERT LOCK NUT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) 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 so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan.
ASSEMBLY • • Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. Be sure belt tension rod is in disengaged position. Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove. • Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up as shown. • Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown. • Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets.
ASSEMBLY ✓CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed.
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
OPERATION 00155 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 CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc.
OPERATION • The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
OPERATION NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
OPERATION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP • Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows: • Be sure the tractor is on level ground. • Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position. • Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE E S E AG RS URS US UR ON RS R U O U O O O H AS ST A HO 25 H 50 H 100 SE RE EE Y 8 Y Y Y Y R R R R R R FO E E E E E FO BE SERVICE EV EV EV EV EV BE CH DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T R A C T 0 R Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners 5 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level 4 Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts
MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL ASSEMBLY BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. CENTER HOLE 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). 02 54 BLADE BOLT (SPECIAL) 4 STAR TIRES FIG. 13 • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual).
MAINTENANCE • • Remove terminal guard. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual). • • • • Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation.
MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS MUFFLER To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “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.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower brackets. NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin. If necessary, move mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower brackets. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 24) • Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. • Lower mower to its lowest position. • Disengage belt tention rod from lock bracket. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. • Remove mower drive belt (See “TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT” in this section of this manual). • Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of this manual).
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • 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. The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 30) CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,rings,etc. WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE COVER 0066 SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. 3 • • • FIG. 28 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 31) • • • • 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. Raise hood. Unsnap headlight wire connector. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.
STORAGE ENGINE 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. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL 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 ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start CAUSE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Out of fuel. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. 8. 9. 10. Hard to start CORRECTION Engine valves out of adjustment. 10. Fill fuel tank. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Replace spark plug.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Poor cut - uneven 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel.
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 SCHEMATIC RED BLACK BATTERY RED A RED M FUSE AMMETER (OPTIONAL) STARTER BLACK WHITE SOLENOID RED B S G BLACK L M CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) A1 A2 C IGNITION SWITCH G F H B SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) E A ELECTRIC CLUTCH D PTO (DISENGAGED) 85 86 87 30 87A FUEL LINE BLUE OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY #1 BLACK SPARK PLUG GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 ELECTRICAL 22 79 21 42 24 41 43 40 26 27 27 81 25 16 33 30 50 89 46 D.C .
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. 1 2 8 10 11 12 16 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 33 40 41 42 43 45 46 50 55 79 81 89 PART NO. 144927 74760412 7603J 145211 150109 145769 176138 175688 4152J 8860R 146148 175158 73510400 145491 160784 175566 140401 186845 17720408 131563 178861 122822X 169635 174653 17490508 175242 109748X 169639 DESCRIPTION Battery Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 Unc x 3/4 Tray, Battery Bolt, BTR FRT 1/4-20 x 7.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 17 29 166 10 217 161 10 166 30 28 90 166 159 31 156 157 9 209 54 58 209 155 213 54 214 158 166 11 209 20 64 59 209 209 209 3 144 26 3 142 3 60 1 26 154 143 209 166 142 3 2 3 74 145 37 3 13 37 14 38 3 38 chassis-stealth.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 DRIVE 57 51 243 212 89 116 63 66 221 90 219 19 59 221 274 61 224 19 214 254 221 254 222 51 225 220 21 234 236 233 223 223 226 30 33 52 16 239 39 151 51 49 120 36 35 37 6 231 239 253 27 34 36 19 238 48 47 62 221 150 20 38 51 237 52 32 251 228 202 50 17 65 217 244 35 19 271 241232 242 235 240 273 272 223 226 227 218 9 41 229 223 51 56 53 28 26 95 55 96 22 29 77 25 19 27
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 DRIVE KEY NO. 1 6 9 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 41 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 55 57 59 61 62 63 65 66 74 75 76 77 78 PART NO. ------ KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 STEERING ASSEMBLY 38 12 72 1 41 42 37 37 36 88 91 43 71 29 67 67 68 46 67 8 13 6 65 17 46 2 8 6 87 5 87 3 32 68 82 29 5 11 4 43 40 43 94 29 15 10 6 8 11 40 steering_stealth_prem_6 36
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 ENGINE 2 8 1 3 13 14 25 10 38 26 81 5 17 17 32 72 16 31 6 33 37 41 112 33 45 23 29 4 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs intek-twin_39 38
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 ENGINE KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 175437X428 Control Throttle 171875 Screw HwHd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 -------Engine, Briggs Model 445777 (Order parts from engine mfg.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 8 8 9 14 9 7 7 10 5 6 22 21 2 24 5 16 25 15 11 4 13 17 3 12 seat_lt.knob_1 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 171684 140551 71110616 19131610 145006 73800600 124181X 17000616 19131614 182493 166369 121246X Seat Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 Washer Flat 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga. Clip Push-In Nut Hex w/Ins.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 DECALS 2 16 11 12 4 4 3 10 2 9 1 8 20 6 5 7 14 13 15 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 MOWER LIFT 29 28 27 25 24 23 7 41 5 37 49 38 30 40 36 13 50 4 13 1 3 26 6 2 6 5 4 11 13 12 51 49 52 31 13 51 32 13 32 53 20 49 54 16 17 18 15 13 54 42 lift-rh.1pc.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 MOWER LIFT KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 20 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 36 37 38 40 41 49 50 51 52 53 54 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 MOWER DECK 46 132 95 182 45 49 36 49 33 130 33 99 49 121 42 126 49 39 98 97 114 30 32 42 50 47 115 21 os e_ 45 30 30 43 36 _n roll er 46 37 42 31 48 36 52 32 112 94 97 122 31 50 110 5 57 116 117 56 21 113 184 100 118 119 55 92 54 72 92 3 24 25 21 1 26 29 16 6 28 27 5 15 18 19 14 20 13 18 48 11 8 44 mower_deck.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PD25PH48STA, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95-23 MOWER DECK KEY NO. PART NO. 1 3 5 6 180358X421 138017 4939M 178024 8 11 -13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 36 37 39 42 43 45 46 47 48 49 DESCRIPTION Deck Weldment Mower 48 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar Retainer Spring Arm, Suspension, Rear Sway Bar Deck 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm.
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 two (2) years 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 parts, any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship. This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions. 1.
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION FOL D AL ONG THIS DOT IS A TED 15 D LINE EGR EE S LOP E ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 47 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 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.
PARTS AND SERVICE Your POULAN PRO product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigid quality standards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: 1. Consult your dealer/place of purchase. 2. Consult the yellow pages of your phone directory for the name of the nearest service dealer (under “saws” for Chain Saws or under “lawn mowers” for Trimmers, Brushcutters, and Blowers). 3.