Poulan 405035 manual 7/16

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ASSEMBLY

•ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with washer and retainer spring.

•Repeat on opposite side of tractor.

A

B

FIG. 8

•ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Insert rod end of lift link assembly into hole in tractor lift shaft suspension arm (L) and pivot link down to mower. Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secure with washer and retainer spring.

•Repeat on opposite side of tractor.

L

C

D

•Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight for- ward.

•ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of tractor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F) and secure with7/16 retainer spring (G) through hole in link located behind the bracket.

•Insert other end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket (H) and secure with washer and 5/16 retainer spring (J).

5/16

E H J

FG 7/16

FIG. 10

•Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket

(L).

•Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M).

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.

FIG. 9

LB

M

K

A	F
A
	E
	H

S

C

D

FIG. 11

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Contents PBGT22H54 Always Wear EYE Protection During OperationSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Mower Mower Front WheelSlope Sheet KeysAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonInstall Mower and Drive Belt First Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S7/16 Check Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS on PositionHOW to USE Your Tractor StoppingTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigSystem Characteristics To USE Cruise Control -J See FigService REMINDER/HOUR Meter Using the Reverse Operation SystemReverse Operation System ROS To Operate on HillsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Maintenance Lubrication ChartBattery TractorBrake Operation TiresEngine Cleaning Engine OIL FilterMuffler Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Install MowerTractor See Fig To Remove MowerTurn nut right Turn nut left To raise mower To Replace Motion Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Check Brake To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Attach Jumper CablesTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Engine dies when Page Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service