Poulan 191697 manual Engine, Transaxle Cooling, Transaxle Pump Fluid, Belts, Lubrication

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TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and termi- nals can cause the battery to “leak” power.

1.Remove terminal guard.

2.Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor.

3.Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

4.Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.

5.Coat terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly.

6.Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD- JUSTMENTS section of this manual).

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis- sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent possible damage to seals, do not use high pres- sure water or steam to clean transaxle.

Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades

 

are intact and clean.

Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip-

 

pings and other materials. To prevent

 

damage to seals, do not use com-

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequent- ly to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of op- eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ.

Be sure tractor is on level surface.

Oil will drain more freely when warm.

Catch oil in a suitable container.

1.Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil.

2.Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting.

Oil Drain Valve

pressed air or high pressure sprayer to

clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the trans- axle ever leak or require servicing, contact our authorized service center/department.

Closed and

Locked

Position

Yellow

Cap

 

 

63

 

4

2

 

0

 

 

Drain

Tube

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAE 30

 

 

 

 

 

 

5W-30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F

-20

0

 

 

30 32 40

 

60

80

100

C

-30

-20

-10

0

10

20

30

40

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

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3.Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise.

4.To open, pull out on the drain valve.

5.After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.

6.Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto the end of the drain valve.

7.Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip- stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see “PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

8.Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. For accurate reading, tighten dipstick cap securely onto the tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.

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Contents Model NO. CO24H48STA Table of Contents WarrantyGeneral Operation Safety RulesII. Slope Operation III. Children IV. ServiceDo not Safety Rules Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsAPI-SF-SJ Unassembled Parts Gauge Wheels Nose RollerTo Remove Tractor from Carton ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATIONTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat To Attach Nose Roller Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower DeckInstall Mower and Drive Belt Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To USE Choke ControlTo Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate on Hills Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the EngineTo Transport Check Engine OIL LevelTo Start Engine Purge TransmissionMowing Tips General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Transaxle Pump Fluid EngineTransaxle Cooling BeltsCleaning AIR FilterTo Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower To Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt InstallationMower Drive Belt Removal Remove Mower Drive Belt Install NEW Mower Blade Secondary Drive BeltTo Replace Mower Blade SEC- Ondary Drive Belt Remove Mower Blade Secondary Drive BeltBelt Installation To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Adjust Brake To Check BrakeTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Transaxle Motion Control LE- VER Neutral AdjustmentTransmission Removal Replacement Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor Replacing BatteryTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Replace Headlight BulbStorage BatteryOther Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionExcessive Headlights not Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation