Poulan 532 43 88-96 Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton, Unpack Carton

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ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(1)

5/16" wrench

Utility knife

(2)

7/16" wrenches

Tire pressure gauge

(2) 1/2" wrenches

Pliers

(1)

9/16" wrench

 

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

•Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

TO CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 1)

•Lift seat to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label is located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).

•For battery and battery cable installation see "RE- PLACING BATTERY" in the "Service and Adjustments" section in this manual.

SEAT

LABEL

02602

Fig. 1

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 2)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

•Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft.

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•Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

•Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

•Assemble large flat washer, 5/16 lock washer, 5/16 hex bolt and tighten securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

INSERT

BOLT

LOCK

WASHER

LARGE FLAT

WASHER

STEERING

WHEEL

STEERING

BOOT

ADAPTER

LOWER

EXTENSION

SHAFT

STEERING

SHAFT

 

Fig. 2

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

•Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.

•Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

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Contents PO15538LT General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationService III. ChildrenIV. Towing Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Brake System Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport Reverse Operation System ROSTo Operate on Hills Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Maintenance General RecommendationsBlade Care BatteryTractor Blade Removal See FigEngine Cleaning Engine Cooling System See FigIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See FigsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Excessive Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXLimited Warranty

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