Poulan 96042002400 owner manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity

1.50 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:

56 oz.

 

w/o Filter:

48 oz.

Spark Plug:

Champion RC12YC

 

(Gap: .030")

 

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

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 owner’s 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

6-8

OPERATION

9-14

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

15

MAINTENANCE

15-18

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

19-24

STORAGE

25

TROUBLESHOOTING

26-27

REPAIR PARTS

28-43

WARRANTY

45-46

4

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Contents PB19542LT Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Figs Check Battery See FigCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See FigTo USE Throttle Control See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See FigTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig Using the Reverse Operation SystemReverse Operation System ROS To Operate Mower See FigBefore Starting the Engine Mowing Tips Maintenance Lubrication ChartBlade Removal See Fig TractorTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Battery EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingCleaning To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower To Check Brake To Replace Mower Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Belt Drive See Fig Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Tractor - Model Number PB19542LT 96042003400, Product no 42 DecalsWheels and Tires KEY Part DescriptionSchematic FuseElectrical 175242 Drive 162Repair Parts Chassis 194263 Drawbar Engine Engine Power Rating Information Steering Repair Parts Seat Mower Lift 9098 100Mower Deck Repair Parts Service Notes Limited Warranty Policy C U MsehSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX