Poulan 183249 owner manual To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment, Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

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 (See Fig. 27)

BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

RED cable last from both batteries.

Block up axle securely.

Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).

Repair tire and reassemble.

On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local

WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY

FULLY CHARGED

BATTERY

parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE

COVER

SQUARE KEY (REAR

WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 27

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 28)

WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the Customer Responsibili- ties section of this manual).

If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR

FIG. 28

REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 29 and 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.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding.

Lift seat pan to raised position.

Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.

First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide terminal cover over terminal.

Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

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Contents PR1842STB General Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationTable of Contents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesContents of Hardware Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig Check Tire Pressure To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or DISCHARG- ING Check Deck LevelnessEngine on Engine OFF OIL Pressure Lights on Battery Reverse Forward FastSee Safety Rules Section LightKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To TransportCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Tractor Belts Clean AIR ScreenEngine Transaxle CoolingSpark Plugs CleaningMuffler Engine OIL FilterTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation Belt RemovalTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Replacing Battery See Figs To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERInterlocks and Relays To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseEngine OIL OtherFuel System CylindersTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PR1842STB Product Number 954 56Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and TiresEngine 170551 Control Th/ch Flag Mower Deck Repair Parts Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Page Limited Warranty Policy Fold Along This Dotted Line Degree Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service

183249 specifications

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