Poulan PO17H42STA manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY

1.25 GALLONS

AND TYPE:

UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ):

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY:

3.0 PINTS

 

SPARK PLUG:

CHAMPION RC12YC

(GAP: .030")

 

 

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

FORWARD:

5.2

 

REVERSE:

2.7

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

14 PSI

 

REAR:

12 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM:

3 AMPS BATTERY

 

5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY:

AMP/HR:

28

 

MIN. CCA:

230

 

CASE SIZE:

U1R

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

27-35 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 “Maintenace” 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 center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR

28-43

WARRANTY

46

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Contents Model NO. PO17H42STA IV. Service Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from CAR- TON Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck 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 Before Starting the Engine To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips Maintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Engine Muffler CleaningSpark Plugs Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationBelt Removal Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentReplacing Battery See Figs Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PO17H42STA, Product no 56Tractor - Model Number PO17H42STA, Product no 56 Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description 209 208 207 142 145 KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number PO17H42STA, Product no 56 Drive Repair Parts 6867 8546 856 Bushing Rod Tie Blk Lt Tractor - Model Number PO17H42STA, Product no 56 Engine Optional Equipment140116 Seat 140551 Tractor - Model Number PO17H42STA, Product no 56 Decals Wheels & TiresTractor - Model Number PO17H42STA, Product no 56 Mower Lift Tractor - Model Number PO17H42STA, Product no 56 Mower Deck 165892 Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX
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