Poulan PK1942YT Table Of Contents, Product Specifications, Customer Responsibilities, 9-14, 15-18

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity

2.0 Gallons

 

and Type:

Unleaded Regular

 

 

Oil Type (API-SG-SL):

SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

 

 

 

Oil Capacity:

3.0 Pints

 

 

 

Spark Plug:

Champion RC12YC

(Gap: .030")

 

 

Ground Speed (MPH):

Forward:

 

 

1st

1.2

 

2nd

1.5

 

3rd

2.4

 

4th

3.5

 

5th

4.8

 

6th

5.3

 

Reverse:

1.5

Tire Pressure:

Front:

14 PSI

 

Rear:

10 PSI

Charging System:

15 Amps @ 3600 RPM

 

 

 

Battery:

AMP/HR:

35

 

Min. CCA:

280

 

Case Size:

U1R

Blade Torque:

27-35 FT. LBS.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe the safety rules.

Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- age” sections of this owner’s manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center/department.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

4

ASSEMBLY

6-8

OPERATION

9-14

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

15

MAINTENANCE

15-18

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

19-23

STORAGE

24

TROUBLESHOOTING

25-26

WARRANTY

27

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Contents MODEL IMPORTANT MANUALOPERATORS MANUAL LAWN TRACTORSAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersI. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATIONV. SERVICE III. CHILDRENIV. TOWING GENERAL SERVICETABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 9-14CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Steering WheelSeat Slope SheetASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYINSTALL SEAT See Fig TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTONCHECK BATTERY See Fig ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK See FigCHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK DECK LEVELNESSCHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS CHECK BRAKE SYSTEMOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See FigTO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See FigTO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROSTO OPERATE MOWER See Fig USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEMBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO OPERATE ON HILLSTO TRANSPORT TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTSMOWING TIPS MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHARTGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USETRACTOR BLADE REMOVAL See FigTO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig BRAKE OPERATIONBATTERY ENGINEV-BELTS TRANSAXLE COOLINGCLEANING CLEAN AIR SCREENAIR FILTER ENGINE OIL FILTERSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO INSTALL MOWER See FigTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brakeTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See FigTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See FigWITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL- ADJUSTMENT See Fig TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENTTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBERREPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 26 and TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See FigTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLSTORAGE OTHERFUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OILTROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEMCAUSE CORRECTIONEngine dies when LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS SERVICEWARRANTY POLICYSUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAXPARTS AND SERVICE