Poulan 183046 owner manual Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from CAR- TON

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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" wrenches

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 CAR- TON

UNPACK CARTON

•

Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

 

from carton.

•

Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners

STEERING

WHEEL INSERT

1/2 HEX NUT

LARGE FLAT

WASHER

STEERING

WHEEL

STEERING

BOOT

TABS

ADAPTER

EXTENSION SHAFT

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.

1/4 LOCKNUT

LOWER

STEERING

SHAFT

1/4 HEX BOLT

TAB

SLOTS

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.

FIG. 1

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

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 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.

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).

SEAT PAN

LABEL

TERMINAL

TERMINAL

FIG. 2

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Contents PR1742STF General Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationTable of Contents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesContents of Hardware Pack HOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CAR- TONInstall Seat See Fig Check Tire Pressure To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or DISCHARG- ING 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 FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities Before Each USETractor Belts Clean AIR ScreenEngine Transaxle CoolingSpark Plugs CleaningMuffler Engine OIL FilterService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation Belt RemovalTo Adjust Brake See Fig Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Replacing Battery See Figs To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERInterlocks and Relays To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service

183046 specifications

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