Poulan 96042006900, PB22H46YTX manual Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness, Check Brake System

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ASSEMBLY

•Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged position" (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the Operation section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding the deflector shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- eration section for location and function of controls)

•Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com- pleted.

•Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

•Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" position (see "TO TRANSPORT" in Operation section of this manual).

•Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set the parking brake.

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Remove key from bag and start the engine (see "TO START ENGINE" in the Operation section of this manual). After engine has started, move throttle control to idle (slow) position.

•Release parking brake.

•Slowly depress forward drive pedal and drive tractor off skid.

•Apply brake to stop tractor and set parking brake.

•Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is operating properly. See “TO CHECK BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

✓CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

✓All assembly instructions have been completed.

✓No remaining loose parts in carton.

✓Battery is properly prepared and charged.

✓Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

✓All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).

✓Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling).

✓Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

✓Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

✓Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in “transmission engaged” position (see “TO TRANS- PORT” in the Operation section of this manual).

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

✓Engine oil is at proper level.

✓Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.

✓Become familiar with all controls, their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine.

✓Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

✓Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op- eration System (ROS) are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).

✓It is important to purge the transmission before op- erating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See “TO START ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in the Operation section of this manual).

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Contents PB22H46YTX General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationService III. ChildrenIV. Towing Table of Contents To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyUnassembled Parts Unpack CartonCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS on PositionHOW to USE Your Tractor System Characteristics To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate MowerReverse Operation System ROS Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterBefore Starting the Engine To Operate on HillsPurge Transmission ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips Maintenance Lubrication ChartBrake Operation BatteryTractor TiresEngine Muffler CleaningEngine OIL Filter Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower To Replace Mower Drive Belt To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Adjust Brake To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Engine dies when Limited Warranty Service Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Fold Along This Dotted Line Degree SlopeParts and Service Service and Parts Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Page Warranty Limited Points Troubleshooting Fuel in Water Other TractorOIL Engine Assembly Grill and Hood Remove to Adjustments and ServiceCarburetor Adjust to Trolcon Choke Justad toBERIN/CAM-TOE Wheel Front Fig See Battery Weak a with Engine Start toRepairs for Wheel Remove to Belt Drive Motion Replace to27 .FIG Brake Adjust and Check toBelt Drive Mower Replace to 26 .FIG24 .FIG Mower Level to25 .FIG 23 .FIGRouting Proper for Belt Check Important 21 .FIG 19 .FIGGrooves Pulley Mower ALL 20 .FIGFig See Mower Install to Fig See Mower Remove to17 .FIG Plugs Spark CleaningFig See Filter Fuel LINE-IN MufflerFilter AIR Cooling TransaxleTires Fig See Removal BladeCare Blade Operation BrakeSchedule MaintenanceRecommendations General USE Each BeforeTips Mowing 12 .FIGGasoline ADD Transmission PurgeFig See Engine Start to UP Warm Transmission AutomaticLevel OIL Engine Check Meter REMINDER/HOUR ServiceEngine the Starting Before 3 .Figs See Transport toCharacteristics System Fig See Wheels Gauge Adjust toHeight Tingcut Mower Adjust to Mower Operate toTortrac Your USE to HOW Backward and Forward Move toOperation Only Models Automatic Wheel Free Function and location for section tionaer ALL of Position Proper for CheckTrolscon Op See Skid OFF Tortrac Drive toToncar from Tractor Remove to Fig See Seat AdjustParts Unassembled Op See Skid OFF Tractor Roll toContents of Table Towing Rules SafetyMowers On-Ride for ChildrenOperation Slope Operation GeneralMowers On-Ride for Practices Operation Safe Tractor Lawn PB22H46YTX Model Manual Operators

418774, PB22H46YTX, 96042006900 specifications

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