Poulan POGT20T48STA manual Before Starting the Engine, Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments

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OPERATION

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

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 BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can at- tract moisture 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. 6)

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.

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

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

•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 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 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.

•The attachments can be used during the engine warm- up period 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 Model NO. POGT20T48STA General Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts HOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Operation Know Your Tractor 02734HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To TransportCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments ADD GasolineMowing Tips Before Each USE MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Tractor Belts Clean AIR ScreenEngine Transaxle CoolingCleaning Service and Adjustments To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERInterlocks and Relays To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseTo Adjust Choke Control To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL OtherFuel System CylindersTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionOFF Schematic Tractor Model Number POGT20T48STA, Product no 56Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly Repair Parts Engine Repair Parts Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift Repair Parts Mower Deck Repair Parts 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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