Poulan PO13T38A Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton, Unpack Carton

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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.

(2)

1/2" wrenches

Pliers

(1)

9/16" wrench

Tire pressure gauge

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 CARTON

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.

 

INSERT

 

1/2 HEX NUT

 

LARGE FLAT

 

WASHER

STEERING

STEERING

BOOT

WHEEL

 

 

TABS

ADAPTER

 

 

EXTENSION SHAFT

 

1/4 HEX BOLT

1/4 LOCKNUT

 

LOWER

TAB

SLOTS

STEERING

 

SHAFT

 

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.

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Contents Model NO. PO13T38A General Operation Safety RulesIV. Service II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Install Seat See FigCheck Battery See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills To Transport Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips To Start Engine See FigGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETires TractorBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemEngine Spark Plugs CleaningMuffler IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigService 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 FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigsTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor Interlocks and RelaysFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PO13T38AElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis Repair Parts Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering Repair Parts Engine KEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift Repair Parts Mower Deck 178515 Service Notes Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX

PO13T38A specifications

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