Poulan PO18542LT manual Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness, Check Brake System

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ASSEMBLY

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 prop- erly 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. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

✓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.

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).

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Contents PO18542LT ModelII. Slope Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation IV. Towing ServiceIII. Children 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 RéglageCourroie Acer Rempl Pour Fig la Voir’EN Courroie LA Remplacer 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 VérifierPalet LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer Pour Fig la Voir Batterie LA VérifierDesmancom des fonction la et DU Tracteur LE Sortir Pour LE Pour Exigés Outils LESPalette LA ToncarMontar SIN Piezas Produit DE Spécifications SommaireClient DU Responsabilités Entretien RemorquageEnfants Général EntretienPentes LES Dans FonctionnementGénéral Fonctionnement Tracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour ConseilsAUX Imprimé