Poulan 404489 manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity

3 Gallons

 

and type:

Unleaded Regular

 

 

Oil Type (API-SG-SL):

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity:

W/ Filter:

4.0 Pints

 

W/O Filter:

3.75 Pints

Spark Plug:

Champion QC12YC

(Gap: .040")

 

 

 

 

 

Ground Speed (MPH):

Forward:

0 – 5.5

 

Reverse:

0 – 2.4

 

 

Charging System:

16 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

 

 

 

Battery:

AMP/HR:

35

 

MIN. CCA:

280

 

Case Size:

U1R

 

 

 

Blade Bolt Torque:

45-55FT. LBS.

 

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized servicecenter/ department We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe the safety rules.

Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- age” sections of this owner’s manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center/department.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

4

ASSEMBLY

5-6

OPERATION

7-13

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

14

MAINTENANCE

14-17

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

17-23

STORAGE

24

TROUBLESHOOTING

25-26

WARRANTY

27

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Contents XT22H48YT Always Wear EYE Protection During OperationSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Assembly Unassembled PartsTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonCheck 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 Operate MowerService REMINDER/HOUR Meter Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills Check Engine OIL LevelPurge Transmission To Start Engine See FigAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing Tips Maintenance Before Each USEBattery TractorBrake Operation TiresEngine Service and Adjustments CleaningIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig Tractor See FigTo Install Mower See Figs To Level Mower To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Mower Drive Belt InstallationMower Drive Belt Removal To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigTo Attach Jumper Cables To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Engine dies when Limited Warranty Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service