Poulan 183293 manual Install Seat See Fig, Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.

•Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.

•Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

•Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

•Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

•Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment bolt, lockwasher and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten

•Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

•Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

FLAT WASHER

LOCK WASHER

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

FIG. 3

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 10, for location and func- tion of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 10, for location and func- tion of controls)

WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

•Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed.

•Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

•Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake.

•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid.

•Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position.

•Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

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Contents Model NO. PO14542F II. Slope Operation Safety RulesIV. Service General OperationSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Slope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat KeysTo Remove Tractor from CAR- TON AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorLower seat into operating position and sit on seat Install Seat See FigCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills To TransportADD Gasoline Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig General Recommendations Lubrication ChartService Dates Customer ResponsibilitiesOperator Presence System TractorBrake Operation TiresTransaxle Cooling BatteryEngine BeltsEngine Cooling Fins See Fig Clean AIR ScreenTo Service PRE-CLEANER To Service CartridgeIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Attach Jumper Cables To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentReplacing Battery See Figs Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Replace Fuse To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsWhen operator leaves Tractor Model Number PO14542F, Product Number 954 56 Schematic4529 ElectricalKEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive 72110614 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Engine KEY Part Description Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsMower Lift Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc Mower Deck 72110505 Service Notes Limited Warranty C U M SEH Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation
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