Poulan 194598 manual Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton, Unpack Carton

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ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(1) 1/2" wrench

Utility knife

(1) 3/4" wrench

Tire pressure gauge

Pliers

 

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

•Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

•Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft.

•Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

•Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

•Assemble large flat washer, 5/16 lock washer, 5/16 hex bolt and tighten securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

INSERT

5/16 HEX BOLT

5/16 LOCK WASHER

LARGE FLAT

WASHER

STEERING

WHEELSTEERING BOOT

TABS

ADAPTER

EXTENSION

SHAFT

LOWER

STEERING

SHAFT

TAB

SLOTS

FIG. 1

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.

•Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer 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 pack- ing. 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 adjust- ment bolt, lockwasher 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.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.

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Contents PD15538LT Always Wear EYE Protection During OperationGeneral Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills Reverse Operation System ROSTo Operate Mower See Fig To TransportADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Blade Removal See FigTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Belts BatteryEngine Transaxle CoolingAIR Filter CleaningClean AIR Screen MufflerService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation Belt RemovalTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Adjust Brake To Check BrakeTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service

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