Poulan 404172, 96042002900 manual Table of Contents

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 (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES	2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS	4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES	4
ASSEMBLY	6-8
OPERATION	9-15
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	16

MAINTENANCE	16-19
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS	20-24
STORAGE	25
TROUBLESHOOTING	26-27
WARRANTY	28

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