Poulan CO17542LT manual Other, Fuel System, Engine OIL, Cylinders

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STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.

WARNING: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

Clean entire tractor (See “CLEANING” in the Mainte- nance section of this manual).

Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.

Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.

Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

Fully charge the battery for storage.

After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging.

To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be dis- connected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see “TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS” in the Mainte- nance section of this manual).

After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals.

If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini- mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean en- gine oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

Remove spark plug(s).

Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

Turn ignition key to “START” position for a few seconds to distribute oil.

Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.

Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

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Contents CO17542LT ModelSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationII. Slope Operation Service III. ChildrenIV. Towing Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Unpack CartonCheck Battery See Fig Check Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To TransportBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Maintenance Schedule Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Blade Removal See FigTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Check Operator Presence SystemBattery EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingCleaning Clean AIR ScreenAIR Filter MufflerTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTransaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbOther Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Limited Warranty L5V 3E4Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Degrés Suivant LES Pliez ESTDentretien Remarques Autorisé Garantie cette de exclus sont normal l’entretien etInitiale d’achat date la de compter à jours 90 dix Dépannage DE Guide Défectueux estRalenti Entreposage MoteurRéglages ET Révision MoteurCarrossage AVANT/ Roues DES ConvergenceDI LA DE L’ALIGNEMENT Régler Pour Vitesses DE Boîte LA DE MentgechanCourroie LA Remplacer Pour Frein LE Régler ET Contrôler PourTransmission DE MENTNETRAÎD’EN Courroie Acer Rempl Pour DE Boîtier LE Niveau DE Mettre PourTondeuse DE Lame DE MENTNETRAÎD’EN SedeutonFig la Voir Tondeuse LA Installer Pour Reglages ET RevisionTracteur Tondeuse LA Enlever PourLigne EN Installé D’ESSENCE Filtre Entretien’ALLUMAGE Bougie AIR À FiltreTransmission LA DE Refroidissement LubrificationTrapézoïdales Courroies 11 .FIGFig la Voir Lame LA Affiler Fig la Voir Lame LA EnleverEN Fonctionnement DE Système ET Recommandations LES GénéralesLubrification DE Tableau Utilisation Chaque AvantUtilisation Tonte DE ConseilsMoteur LE Démarrer DE Avant Moteur LE Démarrer Pour’ESSENCE Réservoir LE Remplir Moteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE VérifierAccessoires Autres ET Charrettes DES Remorquer PourTracteur LE Transporter Pour Pentes LES Dans Utiliser PourGAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser Pour Teurtrac E R T O V R E S I L I T U T N E M M O CFig la Voir Arrêter Pour Fig la Voir Mentnetionsta DE Frein LE Engager Pour02829 Moteur Montage LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer Pour Desmancom DESCON Pour Mentnetionfonc Tionsec LA Voir Rouler Faisant LE EN EtteDU Tracteur LE Sortir Pour LE Pour Exigés Outils LESPalette LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer DE Avant ToncarMontar SIN Piezas ClésSommaire Client DU ResponsabilitésProduit DE Spécifications Entretien RemorquageEnfants Général EntretienPentes LES Dans FonctionnementGénéral Fonctionnement Tracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour ConseilsImportant Manuel