Poulan 194831 Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness, Check For Proper Position Of All Belts

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

ASSEMBLY

RETAINER

SPRING

PIN

SHOULDER

BOLT

ADJUSTING

BAR

GAUGE

 

 

WHEEL

3/8 WASHER

3/8-16 CENTER

 

LOCKNUT

 

 

FIG. 4

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING”in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THATYOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

All assembly instructions have been completed.

No remaining loose parts in carton.

Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).

Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling).

Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in “transmission engaged” position (see “TO TRANS- PORT” in the Operation section of this manual).

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

Engine oil is at proper level.

Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.

Become familiar with all controls, their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine.

Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op- eration System (ROS) are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).

It is important to purge the transmission before oper- ating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper start- ing and transmission purging instructions (See “TO START ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in the Operation section of this manual).

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Contents MODEL IMPORTANT MANUALOPERATORS MANUAL LAWN TRACTORSAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersI. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATIONV. SERVICE III. CHILDRENIV. TOWING GENERAL SERVICETABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 9-14UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering WheelSeat Slope SheetASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYINSTALL SEAT See Fig TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR- TONCHECK BATTERY See Fig ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK See FigADJUSTMENT KNOB SEAT SHOULDER BOLT SEAT PAN FLAT WASHERCHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK DECK LEVELNESSCHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS CHECK BRAKE SYSTEMOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See FigTO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig TO SET PARKING BRAKE See FigTO OPERATE MOWER See Fig REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROSTO OPERATE ON HILLS USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEMBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 5 andCHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL ADD GASOLINEMOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSIONMAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHARTGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USETRACTOR BLADE REMOVAL See FigTO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig BRAKE OPERATIONBATTERY ENGINEV-BELTS TRANSAXLE COOLINGCLEANING CLEAN AIR SCREENAIR FILTER ENGINE OIL FILTERSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO INSTALL MOWER See FigTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REMOVE MOWER See FigTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See Fig TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See FigTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig NUT “A”TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENTTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBERREPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 28 and TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See FigTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLSTORAGE OTHERFUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OILTROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEMLoss of power CAUSEBattery will not charge Engine dies whentractor is shifted into reverseLIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS SERVICEWARRANTY C. Securing Warranty ServiceSUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAXPARTS AND SERVICE