Poulan 96042003402, 419055 Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness, Check Brake System

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ASSEMBLY

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

Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com- pleted.

Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

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

Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

Remove key from bag and start the engine (see "TO START ENGINE" in the Operation section of this manual). After engine has started, move throttle control to idle (slow) position.

Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.

Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid.

Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position.

Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop- erly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the Figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is operating properly. See “TO CHECK BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

All assembly instructions have been completed.

No remaining loose parts in carton.

Battery is properly prepared and charged.

Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).

Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling).

Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

Engine oil is at proper level.

Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.

Become familiar with all controls, their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine.

Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op- eration System (ROS) are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).

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Contents PB19542LT ModelSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Figs a and 2B Check Battery See FigCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Mower BladesGround Drive EngineTo Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigReverse Operation System ROS See Fig Before Starting the Engine Mowing Tips To Start Engine See FigMaintenance General RecommendationsTractor Check Operator Presence SystemCheck Reverse Operation ROS SYS- TEM Blade Removal See FigEngine Clean AIR Screen AIR FilterEngine OIL Filter MufflerTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Figs Service and Adjustments To Level Mower To Replace Motion Belt Drive See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysStorage Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Service Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Fold Along This Dotted Line Degree SlopeLimited Warranty HOPLimitée Garantie Degrés Suivant LES UNE Pliez EST Ceci’ENTRETIEN Remarques Dépannage DE Guide Défectueux estRalenti Entreposage GAZ DES Commande Réglages ET RévisionFig la Voir Calandre LA ET Capot LE Enlever Pour DES L’AMPOULE Remplacer PourFig la Voir Tionsraparé LES Pour Roues LES Enlever Pour CarrossageAVANT/ Roues DES Convergence 31 .FigFIG LA Voir D’ENTRAÎNEMENT Courroie a L Acer Rempl Pour FIG LA VoirTondeuse DE Lame DE Mentnetraî ’EN Courroie LA Remplacer PourTondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster Pour 28 .FIG26 .FIG 27 .FIG24 .FIG 23 .FIG22 .FIG 21 .FIGCourroie LA ET Tondeuse LA Installer Reglages ET RevisionFig Voir Tondeuse LA Enlever PourEntretien Transmission LA DE Refroidissement Fig la Voir Lame LA AffilerTrapézoïdales Courroies Bornes LES ET Batterie LA Nettoyer PourFig la Voir Lame LA Enlever Lames DES EntretienPneus Frein DU FonctionnementUtilisation Chaque Avant O I T a D N a M M O C E RLubrification DE Tableau Utilisation Tonte DE ConseilsMoteur LE Démarrer Pour 13 .FIGAccessoires Autres ’ESSENCE Réservoir LE RemplirMoteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE Vérifier ET Charrettes DES Remorquer PourArrière Marche EN Fonctionnement Tondeuse LA Utiliser Pour12 .FIG 11 .FIG 10 .FIGGAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser Pour Fig la Voir Arrêter PourFig la Voir Mentne -TIONSTA DE Frein LE Engager Pour Reculer Pour ET Avancer PourUtilisation Propriété la de lendommagement Montage Correctement Sont Courroies LESToutes SI Vérifier Toutes SI Vérifier PA LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer PourDesman Com des fonction la et mentceplalemConnaître pour mentnetionfonc tionsec la Fig la Voir Batterie LA VérifierDU Tracteur LE Sortir Pour Pour Exigés Outils LESTionrecdi DE Volant LE Fixer Carton LE DeballerMontar SIN Piezas SiègeU1R Dimension SommaireGarantie CCA .MIN AMP/HRGénéral Entretien Tracteurs des sécurité touteEn l’utilisation pour Conseils ’ESSENCE DE Sûre ManipulationTracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour Conseils PentesLES Dans Fonctionnement AUX Imprimé

419055, 96042003402 specifications

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