Poulan PO1538D manual Clean AIR Screen, Engine Cooling Fins See Fig, AIR Filter See Fig

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MAINTENANCE

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 12)

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating.

•Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube assembly off engine.

•Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt.

•Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.

•To reassemble, reverse above procedure.

SCREWSBLOWER HOUSING

SCREWS

AIR SCREEN

OIL FILL

TUBE ASSEMBLY

OIL FILL

OPENING

 

SPARK

ENGINE COOLING FINS

PLUG

 

FIG. 12

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 13)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Replace 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.

•Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine.

•Remove cover.

•Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre-cleaner from base.

•Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor.

NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

•Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge firmly in base.

•Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace cover.

•Hook handle on cover and push down on handle to close.

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 cartridge.

HANDLE

COVER

CARTRIDGE

PRE-CLEANER

BASE

TABS

SLOTS

FIG. 13

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Contents Model NO. PO1538D IV. Service Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Steering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsTools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat See Fig Check Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Transport Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelTo Start Engine See Fig Mowing Tips Lubrication Chart Maintenance Service Dates General RecommendationsBrake Operation TractorTires Operator Presence SystemEngine BatteryBelts Transaxle CoolingAIR Filter See Fig Clean AIR ScreenEngine Cooling Fins See Fig Muffler CleaningSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig Belt Installation To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERReplacing Battery See Figs To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Attach Jumper CablesTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust CarburetorInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number PO1538D SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis 5479J Plug Button Blk 359 Dia Choke Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering Bushing Link Drag Blk LR Optional Equipment Seat Wheels & Tires DecalsMower Lift Mower Deck Repair Parts Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation
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