Poulan 96042003600 manual Mowing Tips, Purge Transmission, Automatic Transmission Warm UP, Running

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OPERATION

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below)

When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast posi- tion. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows:

Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly return to operating position.

Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period.

The attachments can also be used during the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is

running.

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have de- veloped during shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR.

1.Place tractor safely on a level surface - that is clear and open - with engine off and parking brake set.

2.Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of manual).

3.Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. Dis- engage parking brake

CAUTION: At any time, during step 4, there may be movement of the drive wheels.

4.Depress forward drive pedal to full forward position, hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Depress reverse drive pedal to full reverse position, hold for five

(5) seconds and release pedal. Repeat this procedure three (3) times.

5.Shut- off engine and set parking brake.

6.Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in engaged position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this sec- tion of manual).

7.Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. Disengage parking brake.

8.Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet. Repeat this driving procedure three times.

Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- formance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming.

Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the machine. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting.

When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished (See Fig. 9).

FIG. 9

If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height.

Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

Always operate engine at full throttle when mow- ing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by se- lecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired.

When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used.

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Contents PB195H42LT ModelII. Slope Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation IV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck 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 To Operate on Hills Using the Reverse Operation SystemReverse Operation System ROS To Operate Mower See FigTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the EngineTo Transport Check Engine OIL LevelAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing TipsPurge Transmission RunningSchedule MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETo Sharpen Blade See Fig TractorBlade Removal See Fig Check Operator Presence SystemBelts BatteryEngine Transaxle CoolingCleaning To Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigInstall belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G Precision SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level MowerTo Replace Motion Belt Drive See Fig Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbEngine OIL OtherFuel System CylindersTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Fold Along This Dotted Line Degree SlopeService Notes Service Notes Page Page Dentretien Remarques Dentretien Remarques Degrés Suivant LES UNE Pliez EST CeciLimitée Garantie Dépannage DE Guide Défectueux estRalenti Entreposage DU Commande LA Régler PourGAZ DES Commande Réglages ET Révision Tionrecdi CarrossageAVANT/ Roues DES Convergence LA DE L’ALIGNEMENT Régler PourFreins LES Vérifier Pour Courroie Acer Rempl Pour’ENTRAÎNEMENT 25 .FIG21 .FIG Tondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster Pour23 .FIG 22 .FIG16 .FIG 19 .FIG 17 .FIG18 .FIG Fig Voir Courroie LA ET Tondeuse LA InstallerReglages ET Revision Tondeuse LA Enlever Pour’ALLUMAGE Bougie Ligne EN Installé D’ESSENCE FiltreEntretien AIR À FiltreTrapézoïdales Courroies Transmission LA DE RefroidissementLubrification EN Fonctionnement DE Système ET Fig la Voir Lame LA AffilerFig la Voir Lame LA Enlever Utilisation Chaque Avant O I T a D N a M M O C E RLubrification DE Tableau Tonte DE Conseils UtilisationTransmission LA Purger Queti’ESSENCE Réservoir LE Remplir Accessoires AutresMoteur LE Démarrer Pour Moteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE VérifierROS Arrière CHE MAR EN Fonctionnement DE SystèmeTondeuse LA Utiliser Pour Tondeuse DE Lames LES Arrêter PourFig la Voir Mentne GAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser PourFig la Voir Arrêter Pour Tionsta DE Frein LE Engager PourTracteur Votre Connaissez Propriété la de lendommagement Toutes SI Vérifier Toutes SI Vérifier MontageCorrectement Sont Courroies LES LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer Pour Fig la Voir Batterie LA VérifierDesmancom des tionfonc la et Et 2 .Figs les Voir Siège LE Ajustez DU Tracteur LE Sortir PourPour Exigés Outils LES Tionrecdi DE Volant LE FixerMontar SIN Piezas CCA .MIN AMP/HR U1R DimensionSommaire SL-SG-API’utilisation pour Conseils Général EntretienTracteurs des sécurité toute ’ESSENCE DE Sûre ManipulationTracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour Conseils PentesLES Dans Fonctionnement AUX Imprimé