Poulan PDGT26H48A owner manual Product Specifications, Customer Responsibilities

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity	5.0 Gallons
and type:	Unleaded Regular

Oil Type (API-SF-SJ):	SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)
	SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
Oil Capacity:	W/Filter:	4.0 Pints
	W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints
Spark Plug:	Champion QC12YC
(Gap: .040")

Ground Speed	Forward: 5.8
(MPH):	Reverse: 2.1

Tire Pressure:	Front:	14 PSI
	Rear:	10 PSI

Charging System:	16 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

Battery:	AMP/HR:	35
	Min. CCA: 280
	Case Size:U1R

Blade Bolt Torque:	45-55 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 centre/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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Contents PDGT26H48A IV. Service Safe Operation Practices for RIDE-ON MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationTable of Contents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesUnassembled Parts Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs To Attach Nose Roller See FigCheck Mower Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Operation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceBefore Each USE Tractor Engine Cleaning Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasMuffler Spark PlugsTo Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Attachment Clutch See Fig To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigTo Attach Jumper Cables To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor Other Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionOFF Schematic Tractor Model Number PDGT26H48A, Product Number 954 56Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures 138Repair Parts Ground Drive 153Transaxle Hydro Gear Steering Assembly 180656 Wheel, Steering Engine Spark Arrester KITSeat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresLift Assembly Mower Deck KEY Part NO. NO. Description Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service