Poulan 183044 owner manual Table of Contents

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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.

Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.

Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could over- turn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly.

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

WARNING: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transport- ing, adjusting or making repairs, al- ways disconnect spark plug wire and placewirewhereitcannotcontactspark plug.

WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

WARNING: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the low- est possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer- tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2-3

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

19-25

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

4

STORAGE

26

MAINTENANCE

4, 15-18

TROUBLESHOOTING

27-28

ASSEMBLY

6-8

REPAIR PARTS

30-45

OPERATION

9-14

WARRANTY

49

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

15

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Contents PR17542STB II. Slope Operation Safety RulesIV. Service General OperationTable of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsKeys Slope Sheet Unassembled HardwareSteering Wheel SeatTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat See Fig Check Deck Levelness To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Tire PressureOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips Before Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsTractor Engine Spark Plugs CleaningEngine OIL Filter MufflerService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigInterlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Choke Control See FigEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsWhen operator leaves Tractor - Model Number PR17542STB, Product Number 954 56 SchematicElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Drive 72110614 Steering Assembly Adaptor Wheel Strg Seat Assembly Wheels and Tires DecalsEngine Optional EquipmentSpark Arrester 170771 Control Th/ch Flag Mower Deck 131335 Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Page Page Page Limited Warranty Policy Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service