Poulan Pro PB19542LT User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PB19542LT
LAWN TRACTOR
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Poulan Pro PB19542LT Specifications

General

Brand	Poulan Pro
Model	PB19542LT
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

SAFETY RULES

I. GENERAL OPERATION

Discusses general practices for operating ride-on mowers safely.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Provides critical safety instructions for operating the tractor on slopes.

III. CHILDREN

Details safety precautions to prevent accidents involving children.

IV. TOWING

Outlines safety guidelines for towing equipment with the tractor.

V. SERVICE

OPERATION

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 5)

Step-by-step guide to properly engage the parking brake.

STOPPING (See Fig. 6)

Procedures for stopping the mower blades, ground drive, and engine.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 8)

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 9)

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) (See Fig. 10)

Explanation of the Reverse Operation System and its safety implications.

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 11)

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

Critical safety instructions for operating the tractor on slopes.

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 4)

Detailed instructions for starting the tractor's engine, including warm/cold weather procedures.

MOWING TIPS

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A comprehensive schedule of maintenance tasks and their frequencies.

BEFORE EACH USE

Critical checks to perform before every use of the tractor.

BLADE CARE

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 14)

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 15)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19)

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Figs. 20-24)

TO LEVEL MOWER

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28)

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 29)

TO REPLACE MOTION BELT DRIVE (See Fig. 30)

TO CHECK BRAKE

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL- ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 31)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 33)

Procedure for safely jump-starting the tractor with a weak battery.

REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 34)

ENGINE

STORAGE

TRACTOR

BATTERY

ENGINE

Crucial steps for preparing the engine and fuel system for storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

Will not start

Common causes and corrections for when the tractor fails to start.

Hard to start

Troubleshooting steps for when the tractor is difficult to start.

Engine will not turn over

Solutions for when the engine fails to crank.

Engine clicks but will not start

Troubleshooting steps when the engine makes clicking sounds but won't start.

Loss of power

Identifying and fixing causes of reduced engine power.

Excessive vibration

Diagnosing and resolving issues causing excessive vibration.

Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse

Troubleshooting for engine stalling when shifting into reverse.

Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged

Diagnosing why the engine doesn't stop when the operator leaves the seat.

Poor cut - uneven

Causes and fixes for uneven grass cutting.

Mower blades will not rotate

Troubleshooting steps when the mower blades fail to turn.

Poor grass discharge

Identifying issues causing poor grass discharge.

Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

Reasons and solutions for a battery that will not charge.

Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF"

How to prevent the engine from backfiring when turned off.