Poulan PK1942YT CHECK BATTERY See Fig, ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK See Fig, Assembly

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CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3)

ASSEMBLY

SEAT SHOULDER

BOLT

SEAT PAN

FLAT WASHER

ADJUSTMENT

02464

 

KNOB

 

FIG. 2

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3)

•Lift seat pan to raised position.

•If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual for charging instructions).

SEAT PAN

LABEL

TERMINAL

TERMINAL

FIG. 3

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- eration section for location and function of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- eration section for location and function of controls)

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 4)WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

•Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com- pleted.

•Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

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

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

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Start the engine.After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid.

•Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position.

•Turn ignition key to “OFF” position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 4)

The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower perfor-

mance.

•Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top. Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center locknuts and tighten securely.

•Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower.See “TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation section of this manual.

RETAINER SPRING

PIN

SHOULDER

BOLT

ADJUSTING

 

BAR

 

GAUGE

 

WHEEL

3/8-16 CENTER

3/8 WASHER

LOCKNUT

 

FIG. 4

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Contents LAWN TRACTOR MODELIMPORTANT MANUAL OPERATORS MANUALII. SLOPE OPERATION SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers I. GENERAL OPERATIONGENERAL SERVICE V. SERVICEIII. CHILDREN IV. TOWING9-14 TABLE OF CONTENTSPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESSlope Sheet CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKSteering Wheel SeatTO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT See FigASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK See Fig CHECK BATTERY See FigCHECK BRAKE SYSTEM CHECK TIRE PRESSURECHECK DECK LEVELNESS CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTSOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig TO SET PARKING BRAKE See FigUSING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See FigREVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS TO OPERATE MOWER See FigTOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINETO OPERATE ON HILLS TO TRANSPORTMOWING TIPS BEFORE EACH USE MAINTENANCELUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSBRAKE OPERATION TRACTORBLADE REMOVAL See Fig TO SHARPEN BLADE See FigTRANSAXLE COOLING BATTERYENGINE V-BELTSENGINE OIL FILTER CLEANINGCLEAN AIR SCREEN AIR FILTERDepress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO INSTALL MOWER See Fig TO REMOVE MOWER See FigTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See FigWITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL- ADJUSTMENT See FigTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See FigTO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 26 andTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLEENGINE OIL STORAGEOTHER FUEL SYSTEMCORRECTION TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSEEngine dies when LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTSSERVICE WARRANTYONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONPARTS AND SERVICE
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