Poulan PO18542LT manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity	1.5 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	1.1
	2nd	1.4
	3rd	2.2
	4th	3.4
	5th	4.3
	6th	5.5
Reverse:	1.7
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.

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	19-23
STORAGE	24
TROUBLESHOOTING	25-26
WARRANTY	27

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Contents PO18542LT ModelGeneral Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersII. Slope Operation III. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Unpack CartonCheck Battery See Fig Check Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To TransportBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Maintenance Schedule Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Blade Removal See FigCheck Operator Presence System Check Reverse Operation ROS SystemBattery EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingCleaning Clean AIR ScreenAIR Filter MufflerTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTransaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See Fig 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 PoulanService Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Fold Along This Dotted Line Degree SlopeParts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Degrés MAX Dentretien Notes Limitée Garantie Dépannage DE Guide Défectueux estRalenti Entreposage MoteurRéglages ET Révision MoteurCarrossage AVANT/ Roues DES Convergence Tionrec -DI LA DE L’ALIGNEMENT Régler Pour19 .Fig Chan DE Levier DU Neutre AU Réglage’EN Courroie LA Remplacer Pour Fig la VoirCourroie Acer Rempl Pour DE Boîtier LE Niveau DE Mettre Pour SedeutonFig la Voir Tondeuse LA Installer Pour Reglages ET RevisionTracteur Tondeuse LA Enlever PourEntretien Transmission LA DE Refroidissement LubrificationTrapézoïdales Courroies 10 .FIGFig la Voir Lame LA Enlever EN Fonctionnement DE Système ETRecommandations LES GénéralesLubrification DE Tableau Utilisation Chaque AvantUtilisation Tonte DE ConseilsMoteur LE Démarrer DE Avant Moteur LE Démarrer Pour’ESSENCE Réservoir LE Remplir Moteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE VérifierAccessoires Autres ET Charrettes DES Remorquer PourTracteur LE Transporter Pour Pentes LES Dans Utiliser PourGAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser Pour T O S I L I T UTeurtrac Reculer Pour ET Avancer Pour02829 Moteur Montage Correctement Sont Courroies LESToutes SI Vérifier Toutes SI Vérifier NI DE EST Tondeuse LA SI VérifierDesmancom des fonction la et Fig la Voir Batterie LA VérifierPalet LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer Pour DU Tracteur LE Sortir Pour LE Pour Exigés Outils LESPalette LA ToncarMontar SIN Piezas Client DU Responsabilités SommaireProduit DE Spécifications Entretien RemorquageEnfants Général EntretienPentes LES Dans FonctionnementGénéral Fonctionnement Tracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour ConseilsAUX Imprimé