Poulan 409631 manual Before Starting the Engine, Check Engine OIL Level, ADD Gasoline

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OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the Maintenance section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13)

When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

•Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position.

•Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set parking brake.

•Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED” position.

•Move throttle control to fast position

•Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt. For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.

•Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull the choke control out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

•When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly.

•The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and below)

•When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

•Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows:

•Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

•Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position.

•Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period.

•The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run-

ning.

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have de- veloped during shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR.

•Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set.

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Contents Model PBGT26H54II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationService III. ChildrenIV. Towing Table of Contents Keys Unassembled PartsMower Mower Front Wheel Slope SheetUnpack Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonFirst Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S Install Mower and Drive Belt7/16 Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Ignition Switch Used for starting and stopping the engine Volt Power Port Used for 12-volt accessoriesKnow Your Tractor Stopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo USE Cruise Control -J See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig System CharacteristicsTo Transport See Figs Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterReverse Operation System ROS To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips Schedule MaintenanceMaintenance General RecommendationsTires BatteryTractor Brake OperationEngine Spark Plugs CleaningEngine OIL Filter MufflerTo Remove Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower Tractor See FigTurn nut right Turn nut left To raise mower To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Check BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Attach Jumper Cables To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points Weak or dead battery Recharge or replace batteryBrake pedal not depressed Depress brake pedal Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Check wiring, switches and connections. If notCorrected, contact an authorized service center Clean underside of mower housingPage L5V 3E4 Limited WarrantyFold Along This Dotted Line Degree Slope Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Pliez EST Degrés Suivant LESAutorisé Garantie cette de exclus sont normal l’entretien etInitiale d’achat date la de compter à jours 90 dix Page Connexions les et interrupteurs les câblage, le Vérifiez Dépannage DE GuideLame de mandrin le Remplacez Tordu est lame de mandrin Un Entreposage Carburateur LE Régler Pour Starter DU Commande LA Régler PourGAZ DES Commande LA DE Câble LE Régler Pour Reglages ET RevisionFig la Voir Tionsraparé LES Pour Roues LES Enlever Pour AvantRoue LA DE PINCEMENT/CARROSSAGE Deuse Courroie Acer Rempl Pour’ENTRAÎNEMENT Freins LES Vérifier Pour29 .FIG 31 .FIG30 .FIG AVANT/ARRIÈRE AjustementTondeuse LA Enlever Pour Tondeuse LA Installer PourFig la Voir Tondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster PourMoteur DE D’HUILE Filtre Ligne EN Installe Dessence FiltreEntretien ’ALLUMAGE BougieSionmistrans LA DE Moteur Fluide AIR À Filtre’AIR Tamis LE Nettoyer LubrificationEN Fonctionnement DE Système ET Fig la Voir Lame LA EnleverUtilisation Chaque Avant Lubrification DE Tableau22 .FIG Avant ET Réinstallation LA Après Purgée ÊtreUtilisation Transmission LA PurgerQuetimaauto Moteur LE Démarrer Pour’ESSENCE Réservoir LE Remplir Moteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE VérifierPentes LES Dans Utiliser Pour Accessoires Autres ET Charrettes DES Remorquer Pour’ENTRETIEN/HOROMÈTRE Indicateur 21 et 13 .Fig les VoirFig la Voir J- Vitess DE Régulateur LE Utiliser Comment Tondeuse LA Utiliser PourJauge DE Roues LES Régler Pour Fig la Voir Mentnetionsta DE Frein LE Engager Pour Reculer Pour ET Avancer PourLétrangleur Utiliser Pour 13 .FIG Froid moteur un démarrer de permet Détrangleur Commande N’EMBRAYAGE Montage 11 .FIG 10 .FIGLA DE Latéraux Suspension DE Bras LES Fixez Laté suspension de bras les que vous-Assurez Remarque Courroie LA ET Tondeuse LA InstallerROULIS-ANTI Barre LA D’ABORD Installez Figs les Voir D’ENTRAÎNEMENTPAL LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer Pour DU Tracteur LE Sortir PourLE Pour Exigés Outils LES LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer PourArrières Bielles Montées NON PiécesClés Pente-Guide Roue TondeuseSL-SG-API U1R DimensionSommaire CCA .MIN AMP/HR’ESSENCE DE Sûre Manipulation Général EntretienTracteurs des sécurité toute En l’utilisation pour ConseilsPentes LES Dans FonctionnementTracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour Conseils Pelouse DE Tracteur PBGT26H54 Modèle Lopérateur DE Manuel
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