Poulan PDB18H42STA owner manual Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from CAR- TON

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ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

Utility knife

Pliers

(1)

3/4" wrenches

Tire pressure gauge

(2)

7/16" wrenches

Utility knife

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR- TON

UNPACK CARTON

Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1/4 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 10-12 FT. LBS TORQUE.

STEERING WHEEL

ADAPTER

1/4 LOCKNUT

LOWER STEERING SHAFT

INSERT

1/2 HEX NUT

LARGE FLAT

WASHER

STEERING

BOOT

TABS

EXTENSION SHAFT

1/4 HEX BOLT

TAB

SLOTS

FIG. 1

Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

Assemble large flat washer, 1/2 hex nut and tighten securely.

Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.

Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

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Contents PDB18H42STA Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Gauge Wheel Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat Slope SheetHOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CAR- TONCheck Battery See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See aCheck Tire Pressure To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Transport See FigsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments ADD GasolineMowing Tips Purge TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mulching Mowing Tips General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Engine Muffler CleaningEngine OIL Filter Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Attach Jumper Cables To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderInterlocks and Relays To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PDB18H42STATractor - Model Number PDB18H42STA Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor - Model Number PDB18H42STA Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number PDB18H42STA Drive Repair Parts Tractor - Model Number PDB18H42STA Steering Assembly 180656 Wheel Steering Tractor - Model Number PDB18H42STA Engine KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor - Model Number PDB18H42STA Seat Assembly Tractor - Model Number PDB18H42STA Decals Wheels & TiresTractor - Model Number PDB18H42STA Mower Lift Repair Parts Tractor - Model Number PDB18H42STA Mower Deck 182032X421 Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service