Poulan PB22H54BF manual Before Starting the Engine, Check Engine OIL Level, ADD Gasoline

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OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the Maintenance section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.

•Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull the choke control out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

•When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly.

•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, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in. If the en- gine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. 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 trans- mission should be warmed up as follows:

•Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

•Release the parking brake and let the 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 be used during the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly.

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.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13)

When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

• Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission

engaged position.

 

• Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake

 

pedal and set parking brake.

 

• Moveattachmentclutchto“DISENGAGED”position.

 

• Move throttle control to fast position

 

• Pull choke control out for a cold engine start at-

 

tempt. For a warm engine start attempt the choke

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control may not be needed.

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Contents REV 12-28-07 SBW ModelSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationII. Slope Operation IV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Unpack Carton To Remove Tractor from CartonAdjust Seat See Fig Install Mower and Drive BeltRoll tractor forward off skid Attach Mower Side Suspension Arms a First Install ANTI-SWAY BAR SEH J Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Reverse Operation System ROS on Position Know Your TractorStopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo Operate Mower To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To USE Cruise Control -J See FigTo Operate on Hills Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterReverse Operation System ROS To Transport See FigsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartBlade Care BatteryTractor Brake OperationTransaxle Pump Fluid EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingCleaning To Install Mower To Remove Mower See FigTo Level Mower To lower mower Turn nut right Turn nut left To raise mowerTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Check BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorCylinders OtherFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsMower blades will not Outdoor Products Customer Service HOPCanada contact Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Pliez EST Degrés Suivant LESDentretien Notes Dept Service Customer Products Outdoor Acheté l’avez vous qui chez autorisé concessionnaireCanada Au Correction Cause Problème Dépannage DE GuideLa réduisez ou haute plus coupe de position en Mettez Entreposage Carburateur LE Régler Pour DU Commande LA Régler PourGAZ DES Commande Reglages ET RevisionFig la Voir Tionsraparé LES Pour Roues LES Enlever Pour AvantRoue LA DE PINCEMENT/CARROSSAGE Freins LES Vérifier Pour FIG LA Voir D’ENTRAÎNEMENT Courroie a L Acer Rempl PourLA DE Lame LA DE D’ENTRAÎNEMENT Courroie Acer Rempl PourAVANT/ARRIÈRE Ajustement Tondeuse LA Enlever Pour Tondeuse LA Installer PourFig la Voir Tondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster Pour’AIR Tamis LE Nettoyer EntretienMoteur DE D’HUILE Filtre AIR À FiltreTrapézoïdales Courroies LubrificationSionmistrans LA DE Moteur Fluide Transmission LA DE RefroidissementFig la Voir Lame LA Enlever Lames DES EntretienEN Fonctionnement DE Système ET Généra Recommandations LES Lubrification DE TableauUtilisation Chaque Avant Utilisation Transmission LA Purger22 .FIG Quetima Moteur LE Démarrer Pour’ESSENCE Réservoir LE Remplir Moteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE VérifierPentes LES Dans Utiliser Pour Accessoires Autres ET Charrettes DES Remorquer Pour’ENTRETIEN/HOROMÈTRE Indicateur 21 et 13 .Fig les VoirSystème DU Caractéristiques Fig la Voir J- Vitess DE Régulateur LE Utiliser CommentTondeuse LA Utiliser Pour Jauge DE Roues LES Régler PourLétrangleur Utiliser Pour GAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser PourFig la Voir Mentne -TIONSTA DE Frein LE Engager Pour Reculer Pour ET Avancer Pour13 .FIG ’EMBRAYAGE NI DE EST Tondeuse LA SI Vérifier Montage10 .FIG 12 .FIG 11 .FIGROULIS-ANTI Barre LA D’ABORD Installez Arrêtoir-ressort d’un et rondelle d’une l’aideLA DE Latéraux Suspension DE Bras LES Fixez PAL LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer Pour PA LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer PourClés Pente-Guide Montées NON PiécesToncar DU Tracteur LE Sortir Pour Fig la Voir Batterie LA VérifierRéglages ET Révision Produit DE Spécifications SommaireGarantie ’ENTRETIEN Guide Utilisation’ESSENCE DE Sûre Manipulation Général EntretienTracteurs des sécurité toute En l’utilisation pour ConseilsTES Tracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour ConseilsMentsegneusoi vous-Lavez .tionducprore la de troubles AUX Imprimé SBW 07-28-12 1 .REVAvertissement
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