Poulan 403808 manual Maintenance, Before Each USE

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Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor.
At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
• At least once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.
EACH
USE
BEFORE
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
E
N
G
I
N
E
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems
T
R
A Check for Loose Fasteners C Check/Replace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check Mower Levelness
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
Check Tire Pressure
Check Brake Operation
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE

MAINTENANCE

EVERY

EVERY

EVERY

EVERY

EVERY

BEFORE

8

25

50

100

SEASON

STORAGE

HOURS

HOURS

HOURS

HOURS

 

 

3

4

1,2

1,2

2

2

1, 2

2

2

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.

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LUBRICATION CHART

SPINDLE ZERK

FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK

STEERING SECTOR GEAR TETH

SPINDLE ZERK

FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK

ENGINE

02956

BEFORE EACH USE

General Purpose Grease

• Check engine oil level.

Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section

Check brake operation.

 

Check tire pressure.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

• Check operator presence and

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS

 

ROS systems for proper operation.

LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL

 

SHORTENTHE LIFE OFTHE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS.

• Check for loose fasteners.

IFYOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY,

 

 

POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

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Contents C20H42YT Always Wear EYE Protection During OperationGeneral Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Table of Contents To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyUnassembled Parts Unpack CartonCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Stopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking BRAKESee Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigSystem Characteristics To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To USE Cruise Control -J See FigReverse Operation System ROS Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterBefore Starting the Engine To Operate on HillsPurge Transmission ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips Maintenance Before Each USEBrake Operation BatteryTractor TiresEngine Muffler CleaningEngine OIL Filter Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Figs To Level Mower Mower Drive Belt Removal Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Check BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Attach Jumper Cables To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Engine dies when Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXPage Parts and Service