Poulan 96042003600 manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity	1.50 Gallons
and Type:	Unleaded Regular
Oil Type (API-SG-SL):	SAE 30 (above 32°F)
	SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
Oil Capacity:	W/Filter:	56 oz.
	W/O Filter: 48 oz.
Spark Plug:	Champion RC12YC
	(Gap: .030")
Ground Speed (MPH):	Forward:	0 – 5.5
	Reverse:	0 – 2.4
Charging System:	3 Amps Battery
	5 Amps Headlights
Battery:	AMP/HR:	28
	Min. CCA:	230
Case Size:	U1R
Blade 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 unimprovedforest-covered,brush-coveredorgrass-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 center/department.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES	2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS	4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES	4
ASSEMBLY	6-8
OPERATION	9-14
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	15

MAINTENANCE	15-18
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS	19-24
STORAGE	25
TROUBLESHOOTING	26-27
WARRANTY	28

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Contents PB195H42LT ModelGeneral Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersII. Slope Operation III. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor fromCarton Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck 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 Using the Reverse Operation System Reverse Operation System ROSTo Operate on Hills To Operate Mower See FigBefore Starting the Engine To TransportTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips Purge TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Warm UP RunningMaintenance General RecommendationsSchedule Before Each USETractor Blade Removal See FigTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Check Operator Presence SystemBattery EngineBelts 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 MowerBelt Installation To Replace Mower Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Belt Drive See Fig To Check BrakeTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig 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 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 GAZ DES Commande DU Commande LA Régler PourEntreposage Réglages ET Révision Carrossage AVANT/ Roues DES ConvergenceTionrecdi LA DE L’ALIGNEMENT Régler PourCourroie Acer Rempl Pour ’ENTRAÎNEMENTFreins LES Vérifier Pour 25 .FIGTondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster Pour 23 .FIG21 .FIG 22 .FIG18 .FIG 19 .FIG 17 .FIG16 .FIG Courroie LA ET Tondeuse LA Installer Reglages ET RevisionFig Voir Tondeuse LA Enlever PourLigne EN Installé D’ESSENCE Filtre Entretien’ALLUMAGE Bougie AIR À FiltreLubrification Transmission LA DE RefroidissementTrapézoïdales Courroies Fig la Voir Lame LA Enlever Fig la Voir Lame LA AffilerEN Fonctionnement DE Système ET Lubrification DE Tableau O I T a D N a M M O C E RUtilisation Chaque Avant Utilisation Transmission LA PurgerTonte DE Conseils QuetiAccessoires Autres Moteur LE Démarrer Pour’ESSENCE Réservoir LE Remplir Moteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE VérifierMAR EN Fonctionnement DE Système Tondeuse LA Utiliser PourROS Arrière CHE Tondeuse DE Lames LES Arrêter PourGAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser Pour Fig la Voir Arrêter PourFig la Voir Mentne Tionsta DE Frein LE Engager PourTracteur Votre Connaissez Propriété la de lendommagement Correctement Sont Courroies LES MontageToutes SI Vérifier Toutes SI Vérifier Desmancom des tionfonc la et Fig la Voir Batterie LA VérifierLA DE Tracteur LE Retirer Pour DU Tracteur LE Sortir Pour Pour Exigés Outils LESEt 2 .Figs les Voir Siège LE Ajustez Tionrecdi DE Volant LE FixerMontar SIN Piezas U1R Dimension SommaireCCA .MIN AMP/HR SL-SG-APIGénéral Entretien Tracteurs des sécurité toute’utilisation pour Conseils ’ESSENCE DE Sûre ManipulationLES Dans Fonctionnement PentesTracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour Conseils AUX Imprimé