Poulan PPH25K54 manual Before Starting the Engine, Check Engine OIL Level, ADD Gasoline

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OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the Maintenance section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F (0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP ENSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois- ture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 15)

When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

•Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position.

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

•Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED” position.

•Move throttle control to fast position

•Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt. For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.

•Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull the choke control out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50°F (10°C) and above)

•When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly.

•The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F (10°C) and below)

•When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

•Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows:

•Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

•Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position.

•Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period.

•The attachments can be used during the engine warm- up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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Contents PPH25K54 II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Unassembled Parts MowerSlope Sheet Before Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonTo Adjust Seat See Fig To Install Mower See FigsAssemble Front Wheel to Mower See Fig First Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Mower Drive Belt InstallationCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessOperation Aqjk Know Your Tractor To USE Throttle Control D See Fig HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig Stopping See FigTo USE Cruise Control J See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See FigTo Operate Mower Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterReverse Operation System ROS Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsLubrication Chart MaintenanceBlade Removal See Fig BatteryTractor Blade CareEngine Muffler CleaningClean AIR Screen AIR FilterTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove Mower See FigTurn nut right Turn nut left To raise mower Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See FigPrecision SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Fig To Level MowerFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Order To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig To Attach Jumper CablesTransmission Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction TroubleshootingEngine continues To run when operBattery will not Fires when turnSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Degrés MAX Correction Cause Problème Dépannage DE GuideNe moteur le mais Puissance deManque moteur Le Pas démarreEntreposage Reglages ET Revision MoteurSionmistrans 41 .Fig Fig la Voir Batterie LA ReplacerRossage -AVANT/CAR Roues DES Convergence Tionrecdi LA DE L’ALIGNEMENT Régler PourRÉ LES Pour Roues LES Enlever Pour Fig la Voir TionsrapaFig la Voir D’ENTRAÎNEMENT Courroie Acer Rempl Pour35 .Fig Tondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster Pour37 .Fig 36 .FigRéglages OU Sions Tondeuse LA Installer Pour33 .Fig 32 .Fig’AIR Tamis LE Nettoyer EntretienFig La Voir Coupe DE Plateau DU Lavage DE Raccord ’ALLUMAGE BougieSionmistrans LA DE Moteur Fluide 29 et 28 .Fig la VoirFrein DU Fonctionnement Fig la Voir Lame LA EnleverLames DES Entretien PneusLubrification DE Tableau Utilisation Chaque Avant25 .Fig Gaz plein à gaz des commande la avec toujours TondezUtilisation Transmission LA PurgerMaauto Transmission LA DE Réchauffement ’ESSENCE Réservoir LE RemplirMoteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE Vérifier QuetiPentes LES Dans Utiliser Pour Accessoires Autres ET Charrettes DES Remorquer PourROS Arrière Marche EN Fonctionnement DE Système Tracteur LE Transporter PourTondeuse LA Utiliser Pour Jauge DE Roues LES Régler PourFig la Voir J Vitesse DE Régulateur LE Utiliser Comment Tondeuse DE Lames LES Arrêter PourMoteur GAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser Pour18 .Fig Fig la Voir Mentnetionsta DE Frein LE Embrayée Pour15 .Fig ’EMBRAYAGE Montage 10 .Fig 12 .Fig 11 .FigLA DE Avant Roue LA Assemblez Courroie LA ET Tondeuse LA InstallerEt 3 .Figs les Voir Siège LE Ajustez Tionrecdi DE Volant LE FixerCarton LE Deballer Pente-Guide Assemblé PAS PiècesProduit DE Spécifications UtilisationEntreposage Montage Client DU ResponsabilitésEn l’utilisation pour Conseils Sécurité DE RèglesTracteurs des sécurité toute EnfantsGénéral Fonctionnement AvertissementPentes LES Dans Fonctionnement Tracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour ConseilsAvertissement U the in Printed SR/AP 09.20.02
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