Poulan PR17H42STE owner manual Assembly

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ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

 

INSERT

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard

 

 

 

wrench sizes are listed.

 

 

3/8 HEX BOLT

(2) 1/2" wrenches

Utility knife

 

3/8 LOCK WASHER

(1) 9/16" wrenches

Tire pressure gauge

 

 

 

Pliers

 

 

LARGE FLAT

 

 

 

WASHER

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means

 

 

when you are in the operating position (seated behind the

 

 

steering wheel).

 

 

 

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

STEERING

STEERING

WHEEL

BOOT

UNPACK CARTON

Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton.

TABS

Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners

of carton, and lay panels flat.

 

 

• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

ADAPTER

 

remove.

EXTENSION SHAFT

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM

 

5/16 HEX BOLT

SKID

5/16 LOCKNUT

 

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

 

 

 

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

 

 

• Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mount-

 

 

ing holes in extension and lower shafts and install

 

 

5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.

 

 

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO

LOWER

 

18-22 FT. LBS TORQUE.

 

STEERING

 

• Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push

TAB

SHAFT

down to secure.

 

SLOTS

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

FIG. 1

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

Lift seat pan to raised position.

If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual for charging instructions).

SEAT PAN

LABEL

TERMINAL

TERMINAL

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FIG. 2

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Contents PR17H42STE General Operation Safety RulesIV. Service II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable of Contents Slope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat KeyAssembly Install Seat See Fig Check Deck Levelness To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingCheck Tire Pressure To Convert to Bagging or DischargingOperation Know Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig Stopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsCustomer Responsibilities Lubrication ChartService Dates General RecommendationsTractor Engine AIR Filter CleaningEngine Cooling Fins MufflerService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation Belt RemovalTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral ADJUSTMENTSee Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor Interlocks and RelaysFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PR17H42STE, Product Number 954 56Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 Drive Transaxle Hydro Gear Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and TiresEngine 170551 Control Th/ch Flag Mower Deck Repair Parts Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Page Page Limited Warranty Fold Along This Dotted Line Degree Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service