Poulan PB175H42LT manual Mowing Tips, Purge Transmission, Automatic Transmission Warm UP, Ning

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OPERATION

•The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below)

•When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast posi- tion. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

•Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows:

•Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

•Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly return to operating position.

•Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period.

•The attachments can also be used during the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run-

ning.

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have de- veloped during shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR.

•Place tractor safely on a level surface - that is clear and open - with engine off and parking brake set.

•Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of manual).

•Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

CAUTION: At any time, during step 4, there may be movement of the drive wheels.

• Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times.

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•Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut- off engine and set parking brake.

•Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in engaged position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this sec- tion of manual).

•Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position. After the trac- tor moves approximately five (5) feet return the mo- tion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three (3) times.

Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

•Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

•The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming.

•Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the machine. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting.

•When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished (See Fig. 9).

FIG. 9

•If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height.

•Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

•Always operate engine at full throttle when mow- ing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired.

•When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used.

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Contents Model PB18H42LTGeneral Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents Slope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTo Transport See Figs ADD GasolineAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing TipsPurge Transmission NingMaintenance Lubrication ChartTo Sharpen Blade See Fig TractorBlade Removal See Fig Engine AIR Filter CleaningClean AIR Screen MufflerTo Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigBelt Removal Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Limited Warranty L5V 3E4Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Degrés Dentretien Notes Autorisé Garantie cette de exclus sont normal l’entretien etDépannage DE Guide Correction Cause ProblèmeLame de mandrin le Remplacez Tordu est lame de mandrin Un Tracteur EntreposageMoteur 27 et 26 .Fig les Voir Reglages ET RevisionCarburateur LE Régler Pour Batterie LA ReplacerAVANT/CAR Roues DES Convergence LA DE ENLEVEMENT/REMPLACEMENTRossage LA DE L’ALIGNEMENT Régler PourFrein LE Régler ET Contrôler Pour Fig la Voir’EN Courroie LA Remplacer Pour Transmission DE MentnetraîCourroie Acer Rempl Pour Tondeuse DE Lame DE MENTNETRAÎD’ENLautre À Côté DUN Réglage Tondeuse DE Boîtier LE Niveler Pour15 .FIG Entretien MoteurFig la Voir Lame LA Affiler Sionmistrans LA DE Moteur FluideTransmission LA DE Refroidissement Trapézoïdales CourroiesFig la Voir Lame LA Enlever EN Fonctionnement DE Système ETLubrification DE Tableau Recommandations LESGénérales Utilisation Chaque AvantTransmission LA Purger UtilisationTondre DE Conseils QuetiMoteur LE Démarrer DE Avant Tracteur LE Transporter Pour Et 4 .Fig les VoirEN Fonctionnement DE Système Pentes LES Dans Utiliser PourFig la Voir Arrêter Pour GAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser PourTeurtrac Votre Utiliser Comment Fig la Voir Mentnetionsta DE Frein LE Engager PourLSW02838 ’EMBRAYAGE Montage NI DE EST Tondeuse LA SI VérifierPA LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer Pour Palette LA Fig la Voir Siège LE InstallerDU Tracteur LE Sortir Pour ToncarClés Montées NON PiécesPente-Guide Siège Direction de VolantProduit DE Spécifications SommaireClient DU Responsabilités Enfants EntretienRemorquage Général EntretienGénéral Fonctionnement TESPEN LES Dans Fonctionnement Tracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour ConseilsAvertissement ModèleAUX Imprimé
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