Poulan 418745, 96012008300 manual Engine, Battery, Belts, Transaxle Cooling, Lubrication

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MAINTENANCE

Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

 

CENTER HOLE

5/8" BOLT

BLADE

 

OR PIN

 

FIG. 9

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

Keep battery and terminals clean.

Keep battery bolts tight.

Keep small vent holes open.

Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power.

Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor.

Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.

Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY” in the Service and Adjustment section of this manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours and

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAE 30

 

 

 

 

 

 

5W-30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F

-20

0

 

 

30 32 40

 

60

80

100

C

-30

-20

-10

0

10

20

30

40

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

oil_visc_chart1_e

FIG. 10

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 10 and 11)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL.

Be sure tractor is on level surface.

Oil will drain more freely when warm.

Catch oil in a suitable container.

Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil.

Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting.

 

OIL DRAIN VALVE

CLOSED

 

AND

 

LOCKED

 

POSITION

 

YELLOW CAP

DRAIN

TUBE

 

replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

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FIG. 11

• Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning counterclockwise.

• To open, pull out on the drain valve.

• After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.

• Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the bottom fitting of the drain valve.

• Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. For accurate reading, insert dipstick into the tube and push down firmly into place before removing. Keep oil up to, but not over, the “FULL” line on dip- stick. Push dipstick down firmly into the tube when finished.

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Contents Model PO17542LTXII. Slope Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation IV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Install Seat See Fig Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering Wheel See FigCheck Battery See Fig Check Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig Reverse Operation System ROSTo Operate on Hills To TransportCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Lubrication Chart Maintenance ScheduleGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEBlade Removal See Fig TractorTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Check Operator Presence SystemEngine BatteryBelts Transaxle CoolingClean AIR Screen CleaningAIR Filter MufflerTo Remove Mower See Fig To Install Mower See FigBelt Installation To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbFuel System OtherEngine OIL CylindersProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when L5V 3E4 Limited WarrantyService Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Degrés Dentretien Notes Initiale d’achat date la de compter à jours 90 dix AutoriséGarantie cette de exclus sont normal l’entretien et Défectueux est Dépannage DE GuideRalenti Moteur EntreposageMoteur Réglages ET RévisionAVANT/ Roues DES Convergence CarrossageDI LA DE L’ALIGNEMENT Régler Pour Vitesses DE Boîte LA DE MentgechanTransmission DE MENTNETRAÎD’EN Courroie LA Remplacer PourFreins LES Vérifier Pour 20 .FIGDE Boîtier LE Niveau DE Mettre Pour Courroie Acer Rempl PourTondeuse DE Lame DE MENTNETRAÎD’EN SedeutonReglages ET Revision Fig la Voir Tondeuse LA Installer PourTracteur Tondeuse LA Enlever PourEntretien Ligne EN Installé D’ESSENCE Filtre’ALLUMAGE Bougie AIR À FiltreLubrification Transmission LA DE RefroidissementTrapézoïdales Courroies 11 .FIGEN Fonctionnement DE Système ET Fig la Voir Lame LA AffilerFig la Voir Lame LA Enlever Générales Recommandations LESLubrification DE Tableau Utilisation Chaque AvantUtilisé resoiceslac à et terrain au convient qui vitesse UtilisationTonte DE Conseils Moteur LE Démarrer Pour Moteur LE Démarrer DE Avant’ESSENCE Réservoir LE Remplir Moteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE VérifierET Charrettes DES Remorquer Pour Accessoires AutresTracteur LE Transporter Pour Pentes LES Dans Utiliser PourTeurtrac E R T O V R E S I L I T U T N E M M O C GAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser PourFig la Voir Arrêter Pour Fig la Voir Mentnetionsta DE Frein LE Engager Pour02829 Moteur Montage Desmancom DES LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer PourCON Pour Mentnetionfonc Tionsec LA Voir Rouler Faisant LE EN EtteDU Tracteur LE Sortir Pour Fig la Voir Siège LE InstallerTracteur Votre DE Getamon LE Pour Exigés Outils LES Palette LAMontar SIN Piezas Produit DE Spécifications SommaireClient DU Responsabilités Remorquage EntretienEnfants Général EntretienLES Dans Fonctionnement PentesGénéral Fonctionnement Tracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour ConseilsAUX Imprimé