Poulan PR1742STE owner manual Install Seat See Fig

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

•Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.

•Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

•Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

•Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

•Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

•Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

FLAT WASHER

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIG. 3

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 10, for location and function of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 10, for location and func- tion of controls)

WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

•Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed.

•Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

•Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake.

•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid.

•Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position.

•Turn ignition key to “OFF” position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

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Contents PR1742STE II. Slope Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationTable of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsContents of Hardware Pack Before Removing Tractor from Skid Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Check Deck Levelness To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or DISCHARG- ING Check Tire PressureLight Battery Reverse Forward FastSee Safety Rules Section Engine on Engine OFF OIL Pressure Lights onKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Tractor Transaxle Cooling Clean AIR ScreenEngine BeltsEngine OIL Filter CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Install Mower See FigBelt Removal To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigsTo Replace Fuse To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysCylinders OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number PR1742STE, Product no 56 SchematicElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Drive Transaxle Peerless 206-545C Steering Assembly Adaptor Wheel Strg Seat Assembly Wheels and Tires DecalsEngine 170551 Control Th/ch Flag Mower Deck Repair Parts Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Page Limited Warranty Policy Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service
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