Poulan PB2042YT, 430097, 96042011200 manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity

2.50 Gallons

and Type:

Unleaded Regular

Oil Type (API-SG-SL):

SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity:

W/Filter:

64oz.

 

W/O Filter:

60 oz.

Spark Plug:

Champion QC12YC

 

(Gap: .040")

Ground Speed (MPH):

Forward:

1.2

 

1st

 

2nd

1.5

 

3rd

2.4

 

4th

3.5

 

5th

4.8

 

6th

5.3

 

Reverse:

1.5

Charging System:

3 Amps Battery

 

5 Amps Headlights

Battery:

AMP/HR:

28

 

Min. CCA:

230

 

Case Size: U1R

Blade Torque:

45-55 FT. 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 service center/ 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 manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest-covered,brush-coveredorgrass-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.

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

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

4

ASSEMBLY

5-6

OPERATION

7-11

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

12

MAINTENANCE

12-15

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

16-21

STORAGE

22

TROUBLESHOOTING

23-24

WARRANTY

28

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