Poulan 183041 owner manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY

2.0 GALLONS

 

AND TYPE:

UNLEADED REGULAR

 

 

OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ):

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

 

 

 

OIL CAPACITY:

W/FILTER:

3.5 PINTS

 

W/O FILTER:

3.0 PINTS

 

 

SPARK PLUG:

CHAMPION RC12YC

(GAP: .030")

 

 

 

 

 

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

Forward:

0-5.5

 

Reverse

0-2.4

 

 

 

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

14 PSI

 

REAR:

10 PSI

 

 

CHARGING SYSTEM:

3 AMPS Battery

 

5 AMPS Headlights

 

 

 

BATTERY:

AMP/HR:

28

 

MIN. CCA:

230

 

CASE SIZE:

U1R

 

 

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

27–35 FT. LBS.

 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe the safety rules.

Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

Follow the instructions under the "Customer Responsi- bilities" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov- ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

4, 15-18

ASSEMBLY

6-8

OPERATION

9-14

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

15

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

19-23

STORAGE

24

TROUBLESHOOTING

25-26

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR

28-43

WARRANTY

46

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Contents PR17H42STF Safety Rules IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatSlope Sheet KeyAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CAR- TONInstall Seat See Fig To SET UP Your Mower for Mulching To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig Stopping See FigTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate on HillsTo Operate Mower See Fig To Transport See FigsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsLubrication Chart Service DatesCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsTractor Engine Cleaning Engine Cooling FinsAIR Filter MufflerTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Adjust Brake See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral ADJUSTMENTSee Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Attach Jumper CablesTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PR17H42STF, Product Number 954 56Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and TiresEngine 170551 Control Th/ch Flag Mower Deck 179748 Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Page Page Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service

183041 specifications

The Poulan 183041 is an essential tool for homeowners and landscaping professionals alike, designed to make yard work more efficient and manageable. Known for its reliability and ease of use, the Poulan 183041 is a high-quality gas-powered string trimmer that stands out in the realm of outdoor power equipment.

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