Poulan 173282 Cleaning, AIR Filter See Fig, Muffler, Spark Plugs, IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

•Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

•Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

•Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

•Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

•If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner.

•Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

•Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Remove cartridge nut.

•Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from enter- ing carburetor. Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor.

•Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

•Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner, cover and secure with knob(s).

IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE.

COVER

KNOB

COVER

CARTRIDGE

NUT

PAPER CARTRIDGE

FOAM PRE-CLEANER

BASE

FIG. 16

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required.

•With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- tions.

•Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

•Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

•Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

CLAMP

CLAMP

 

FUEL

FILTER

FIG. 17

CLEANING

•Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

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Contents PPR1742STC Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsContents of Hardware Pack HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Unpack CartonInstall Seat See Fig To Convert to Bagging or Discharging To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessSee Safety Rules Section Battery Reverse Forward FastEngine on Engine OFF OIL Pressure Lights on LightKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other Attachments ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Tractor Belts EngineTransaxle Cooling LubricationAIR Filter See Fig CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Install MowerFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig Replacing Battery See FigsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigPreliminary Setting Final SettingFuel System OtherEngine OIL CylindersTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number PPR1742STC Schematic2122 Electrical140401 163968170217 170243Chassis and Enclosures 169061 169830168337X012 Dash P/L 172108Drive 73800500 142432169372X428 169592Steering Assembly 169832 121472X Wheel Steering163518 16036771110616 Seat Assembly171852 17000616Wheels and Tires Decals170856 173282Engine 169837 148875 Control Th/ch 36 Lh Flag17060620 73510400Mower Deck 72140506 74760616132274 73800600Mower Lift Tractor Model Number PPR1742STC169484 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT167253 Page Limited Warranty Service Sighting Guide Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service

PPR1742STC, 173282 specifications

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