Poulan 183371 owner manual Install Seat See Fig

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ASSEMBLY

SEAT PAN

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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 Operation section, page 10, for location and function of controls)

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

•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

•Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the Operation section of this manual).

FIG. 2

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

•Remove adjustment knob 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 knob 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.

•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.

•Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" po- sition.

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

• Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

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Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

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Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to

 

 

its highest position.

 

• Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle

SEAT

 

control to idle position.

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Release parking brake.

 

 

• Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly

 

 

drive tractor off skid.

 

• Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place

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motion control lever in neutral position.

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

 

 

Continue with the instructions that follow.

SHOULDER

 

 

BOLT

 

 

FLAT WASHER

 

 

ADJUSTMENT

 

 

KNOB

 

 

FIG. 3

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Contents PR185H42STH II. Slope Operation Safety RulesIV. Service General OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Steering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsSlope Sheet To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat See Fig To Convert to Bagging or Discharging To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Motion Control Lever Selects the speed Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport See Figs To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other Attach MentsPurge Transmission Mowing TipsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mulching Mowing Tips General Recommendations Lubrication ChartService Dates Customer ResponsibilitiesOperator Presence System TractorBrake Operation TiresEngine Engine OIL Filter Clean AIR ScreenClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas CleaningTo 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 FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Attach Jumper Cables To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Fuse Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points OFF Removable Connections SchematicTractor - Model Number PR185H42STH Product no 56 ConnectionsElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 Drive KEY Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat Assembly Wheels and Tires DecalsOptional Equipment EngineSpark Arrester 170771 Control, Throttle Mower Deck Wheel, Gauge Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service
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