The Poulan PO1538 is a lawn tractor produced from 2003 to 2004 by Poulan, a part of AYP. It features a 15 hp Briggs & Stratton gasoline air-cooled engine with a 1.25 gallon (4.7 L) fuel tank and electric starter. The transmission is a 5-speed gear type with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The tractor rides on 8.5 inch front and 18 inch rear lawn/turf tires with a steel front axle. Attachments include a 38 inch mid-mount mower deck with cutting height adjustable from 1.5 to 4 inches (3 to 10 cm). Electrical system has a negative ground and 12 volt battery.