Poulan 954569707, 185491 owner manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY

2.0 GALLONS

 

AND TYPE:

UNLEADED REGULAR

 

 

 

 

OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ):

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:

1st

1.2

 

 

2nd

1.5

 

 

3rd

2.4

 

 

4th

3.5

 

 

5th

4.8

 

 

6th

5.3

 

Reverse:

 

1.5

 

 

 

 

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

14 PSI

 

 

REAR:

10 PSI

 

 

 

 

CHARGING SYSTEM:

3 AMPS BATTERY

 

 

5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

 

 

 

 

 

BATTERY:

AMP/HR:

35

 

 

MIN. CCA:

280

 

 

CASE SIZE:

U1R

 

 

 

 

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

27–35 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 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.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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

6-8

OPERATION

9-14

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

15

MAINTENANCE

15-18

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

19-24

STORAGE

25

TROUBLESHOOTING

26-27

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR

30-43

WARRANTY

45

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Contents PD2042STA Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatGauge Wheel BladeAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CAR- TONCheck Battery See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See aTo SET UP Your Mower for Mulching To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To TransportBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsMaintenance Service DatesGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor To Clean Battery and Terminals EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingCleaning To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig To Adjust CarburetorStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Page Schematic Tractor - Model Number PD2042STA, Product Number 954 56Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly 180656 Wheel Steering Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and TiresEngine Optional EquipmentMower Lift Mower Deck CAB Page Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service
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