Poulan PD20PH48STA owner manual Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton

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ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping pur- poses. 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)

9/16" wrench

Utility knife

(1)

1/2" wrench

Tire pressure gauge

(1)

3/4" wrench

Pliers

(1)

3/4" socket with drive ratchet

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.

•Remove mower and packing materials.

•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

•Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering shaft.

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

•Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.

•Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel.

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

•Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut and large flat washer previously removed. 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.

STEERING WHEEL

INSERT

LOCK NUT

LARGE FLAT WASHER

STEERING WHEEL

STEERING

WHEEL

ADAPTOR

TABS

STEERING WHEEL EXTENTION

STEERING

SHAFT

STEERING

SLEEVE

659 02

FIG. 1

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

•Lift hood 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).

LABEL

02173

FIG. 2

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Contents PD20PH48STA Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Seat Nose Roller Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Gauge Wheels MowerHOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly 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 for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation 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 GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Engine Muffler CleaningClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Install MowerTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig Replacing Battery See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Carburetor Interlocks and RelaysTo Replace Fuse Fuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionWith attachment clutch Schematic Tractor Model Number PD20PH48STA, Product Number 954 56Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Tractor Model Number PD20PH48STA, Product Number 954 56 Drive KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionSteering Assembly 180656 Wheel Steering Engine Stem Tank Fuel Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift KEY Part NO. NO. Description Mower Deck 175820 Pulley Idler Flat Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service
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