Poulan 183397 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.

Utility knife

Pliers

(1)

3/4" wrenches

Tire pressure gauge

(2)

7/16" wrenches

 

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 mount- ing 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.

STEERING WHEEL

ADAPTER

1/4 LOCKNUT

LOWER

STEERING

SHAFT

INSERT

1/2 HEX NUT

LARGE FLAT

WASHER

STEERING

BOOT

TABS

EXTENSION SHAFT

1/4 HEX BOLT

TAB

SLOTS

• 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 securely.

•

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.

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 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual for charging instructions).

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Contents PPR20H42STC General Operation Safety RulesIV. Service II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatSlope Sheet HOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Check Deck Levelness To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingCheck Tire Pressure To Convert to Bagging or DischargingOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Transport See FigsMents Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other Attach Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips Purge TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mulching Mowing Tips Customer Responsibilities Lubrication ChartService Dates General RecommendationsTires TractorBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemEngine Cleaning Clean AIR ScreenClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas MufflerService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Attach Jumper CablesTo Adjust Carburetor Interlocks and RelaysTo Replace Fuse Fuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PPR20H42STCElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 Drive KEY Steering Assembly 180656 Wheel Steering Seat Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionDecals Wheels and TiresEngine Optional EquipmentSpark Arrester 170771 Control, Throttle Mower Deck Wheel, Gauge Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service

183397 specifications

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In addition to its powerful engine, the Poulan 183397 incorporates an effective air filtration system. This innovative feature helps to prolong the life of the engine by minimizing the amount of debris that enters it during operation. The air filter is easy to access and clean, allowing users to maintain their chainsaw with minimal hassle.

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