Poulan 96012008300, 418745 manual Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness, Check Brake System

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ASSEMBLY

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 in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly 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 properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST 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 PER- FORMANCE 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. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

✓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 PO17542LTX ModelII. Slope Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation IV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly Install Seat See FigBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering Wheel See FigCheck 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 Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTransaxle 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 Dentretien Notes Initiale d’achat date la de compter à jours 90 dix AutoriséGarantie cette de exclus sont normal l’entretien et 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 Transmission DE MENTNETRAÎD’ENFreins LES Vérifier Pour 20 .FIGCourroie 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 .FIGEN Fonctionnement DE Système ET Fig la Voir Lame LA AffilerFig la Voir Lame LA Enlever Recommandations LES GénéralesLubrification DE Tableau Utilisation Chaque AvantUtilisé resoiceslac à et terrain au convient qui vitesse UtilisationTonte DE Conseils Moteur 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 EtteFig la Voir Siège LE Installer DU Tracteur LE Sortir PourTracteur Votre DE Getamon LE Pour Exigés Outils LES Palette LAMontar SIN Piezas Produit DE Spécifications SommaireClient DU Responsabilités Entretien RemorquageEnfants Général EntretienPentes LES Dans FonctionnementGénéral Fonctionnement Tracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour ConseilsAUX Imprimé