Poulan 182080 manual Clean AIR Screen, Engine Cooling Fins See Fig, AIR Filter See Fig

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 13)

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.

•Remove hex bolts from blower housing and lift housing off engine.

•Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt.

•Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.

•To reassemble, reverse above procedure.

HEX

BLOWER HOUSING

HEX

BOLTS

 

BOLTS

AIR SCREEN

OILL FILL/

DIPSTICK

TUBE

 

SPARK

ENGINE COOLING FINS

PLUG

 

FIG. 13

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 14)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

•Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

•Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

•Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

•Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

•If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner.

•Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

•Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Remove cartridge nut.

•Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from enter- ing carburetor. Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor.

•Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

•Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner, cover and secure with knob(s).

IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE.

COVER

KNOB

 

CARTRIDGE

COVER

NUT

PAPER

CARTRIDGE

FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

BASE

FIG. 14

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Contents Model NO. PO14542E IV. Service Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationTable of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsSteering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsKeys Slope SheetTools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from CAR- TON Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Battery See Fig Check Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills Before Starting the EngineTo Transport Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsTo Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsADD Gasoline Service Dates Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsBrake Operation TractorTires Operator Presence SystemEngine BatteryBelts Transaxle CoolingTo Service PRE-CLEANER Clean AIR ScreenTo Service Cartridge Engine Cooling Fins See FigMuffler CleaningSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTo Remove Mower see FIG Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower see FIG Belt Installation To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig Replacing Battery See FigsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number PO14542E Schematic4529 ElectricalKEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive Transaxle Peerless Model 206-545C 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 Repair Parts 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

182080 specifications

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