Poulan 183044 owner manual Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton

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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

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(2)

7/16" wrenches

Utility knife

(1)

3/4" wrench

Tire pressure gauge

 

 

Pliers

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat.

•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

•Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1/4 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 10-12 FT. LBS TORQUE.

•Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

•Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

•Assemble large flat washer, 1/2 hex nut and tighten se- curely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

STEERING

WHEEL INSERT

1/2 HEX NUT

LARGE FLAT

WASHER

STEERING

WHEEL

STEERING

BOOT

TABS

EXTENSION SHAFT

ADAPTER

1/4 HEX BOLT

1/4 LOCKNUT

LOWER

STEERING

SHAFT

TAB

SLOTS

FIG. 1

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

•Lift seat pan to raised position.

•If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual for charging instructions).

SEAT PAN

LABEL

FIG. 2

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Contents PR17542STB General Operation Safety RulesIV. Service II. Slope OperationTable of Contents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesSeat Unassembled HardwareSteering Wheel Keys Slope SheetHOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Check Tire Pressure To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To TransportADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMulching Mowing Tips General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Engine Muffler CleaningEngine OIL Filter Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigsTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig To Adjust CarburetorFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionWhen operator leaves Schematic Tractor - Model Number PR17542STB, Product Number 954 56Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Drive 72110614 Steering Assembly Adaptor Wheel Strg Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and TiresEngine 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 Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service
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