Poulan 191697 Before Starting the Engine, To Transport, Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments

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To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor.

1.Raise attachment lift to highest posi- tion with attachment lift control.

2.Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in

the disengaged position.

Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

To re-engage transmission, reverse above procedure.

Transmission Engaged

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Transmission Disengaged

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

1.Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

2.Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, re- move and read oil level. If necessary,

add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting ((See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual).

To change engine oil, see the Mainte- nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will in- crease carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quanti- ties that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera- tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separa- tion and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

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Contents Model NO. CO24H48STA Warranty Table of ContentsII. Slope Operation Safety RulesGeneral Operation Do not IV. ServiceIII. Children Safety Rules API-SF-SJ Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Gauge Wheels Nose Roller Unassembled PartsTools Required for Assembly ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATIONTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck To Attach Nose RollerInstall Mower and Drive Belt Check Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor To USE Choke Control HOW to USE Your TractorTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To Transport Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelPurge Transmission To Start EngineMowing Tips Lubrication Chart MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Transaxle Cooling EngineTransaxle Pump Fluid BeltsAIR Filter CleaningTo Remove Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingMower Drive Belt Removal Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade SEC- Ondary Drive Belt Install NEW Mower Blade Secondary Drive BeltRemove Mower Drive Belt Remove Mower Blade Secondary Drive BeltTo Adjust Brake To Check and Adjust BrakeBelt Installation To Check BrakeTransmission Removal Replacement Transaxle Motion Control LE- VER Neutral AdjustmentTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable Replacing BatteryTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbOther BatteryStorage Problem Cause Correction Troubleshooting ChartExcessive Headlights not Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation