Poulan PBGT2254 manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY

5.0 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

LO:

HI:

 

1st

0.7

 

1.7

 

2nd

1.4

 

3.3

 

3rd

2.3

 

5.4

 

Reverse

0.9

 

2.1

 

 

 

 

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

14 PSI

 

 

REAR:

10 PSI

 

 

 

CHARGING SYSTEM:

16 AMPS@3600 RPM

 

 

 

 

 

BATTERY:

AMP/HR:

 

35

 

 

MIN. CCA:

280

 

 

CASE SIZE:

U1R

 

 

 

 

BLADE BOLT 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 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 centre/department.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

4

ASSEMBLY

6-9

OPERATION

10-15

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

16

MAINTENANCE

16-19

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

20-25

STORAGE

26

TROUBLESHOOTING

27-28

WARRANTY

29

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Contents Model Always Wear EYE Protection During OperationGeneral Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersII. Slope Operation Service General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck SeeInstall Mower and Drive Belt Sees To Attach Nose Roller See FigCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower height Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Operate Mower See Fig Reverse Operation System ROSBefore Starting the Engine To TransportTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips Maintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Blade Removal See FigBattery EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingCleaning Service and Adjustments To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs Mower Drive Belt Installation To Replace Mower Drive Belt See FigMower Drive Belt Removal Belt RoutingTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbOther Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Limited Warranty Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service