Poulan PD20PH48STB owner manual Install Seat See Fig, Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

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.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

FLAT WASHER

 

ADJUSTMENT

 

KNOB

02464

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 brake pedal.

•Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged position" (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the Operation section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

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

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.

•Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" position (see "TO TRANSPORT" in Operation section of this manual).

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

•Place motion control 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.

•Release parking brake.

•Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid.

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

•Turn ignition key to "STOP" 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.

•For ease of mower to tractor assembly, raise gauge wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins and spring retainers.

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

RETAINER SPRING

PIN

ADJUSTING

SHOULDER BAR

BOLT

GAUGE

WHEEL 3/8-16 CENTER LOCKNUT

3/8 WASHER

FIG. 4

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Contents PD20PH48STB Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Steering Wheel Gauge Wheels Unassembled PartsTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Install Seat See FigTo Attach Nose Roller See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate Mower See FigADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips Purge TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Before Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsTractor Engine Spark Plugs CleaningClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas MufflerTo Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Drive Belt To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing Battery See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigInterlocks and Relays To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Fuse Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsWith attachment clutch Tractor Model Number PD20PH48STB, Product Number 954 56 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Tractor Model Number PD20PH48STB, Product Number 954 56 KEY Part NO. NO. Description DriveSteering Assembly 180656 Wheel Steering Engine Stem Tank Fuel Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsMower 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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