Poulan POGT20T48STA manual Maintenance, General Recommendations, Before Each USE

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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

 

Check Brake Operation

 

Check Tire Pressure

T

Check Operator Presence and

Interlock Systems

R

Check for Loose Fasteners

A

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

C

Lubrication Chart

T

0

Check Battery Level

R

Clean Battery and Terminals

 

Check Transaxle Cooling

 

Check V-Belts

 

Check Engine Oil Level

 

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

E

Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)

N

Clean Air Filter

G

Clean Air Screen

I

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

N

E

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

 

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

 

Replace Spark Plug

 

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

 

Replace Fuel Filter

 

 

 

HOURS

 

 

0

 

0

 

 

 

E

 

 

STORAGE

 

USE

 

 

 

 

R

 

R

 

 

 

S

N

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

 

S

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

EACH

 

 

 

 

 

U

U

 

 

O

 

O

 

 

 

 

 

 

O

 

O

 

H

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H

 

H

0

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

25

 

5

 

1

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

BEFOREEVERYE

 

 

E

 

 

E

 

E

 

 

 

BEFORE

SERVICE DATES

 

 

 

Y

 

Y

Y

 

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

ER

 

R

 

R

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

V

 

 

E

 

E

E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V

 

V

 

V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

3

4

1,2

1,2

2

2

1, 2

2

2

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.

Do not overtighten.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air- fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

Check engine oil level.

Check brake operation.

Check tire pressure.

Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation.

Check for loose fasteners.

 

LUBRICATION CHART

"SPINDLE ZERK

"SPINDLE ZERK

"FRONT WHEEL

"FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

BEARING ZERK

 

 

!ENGINE

"General Purpose Grease

!Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

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Model NO. POGT20T48STA IV. Service Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs Check Mower Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Operation Know Your Tractor 02734HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To TransportBefore Starting the Engine Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips General Recommendations MaintenanceBefore Each USE Tractor Clean AIR Screen EngineBelts 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 FigTransaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorOther Fuel SystemEngine OIL 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