Poulan 433401 manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY

1.50 GALLONS

 

AND TYPE:

UNLEADED REGULAR

 

 

OIL TYPE (API: SF-SJ):

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

 

 

 

OIL CAPACITY:

48 Oz.

 

 

 

SPARK PLUG:

Champion RC12YC

 

(GAP: .030")

 

 

 

GROUND SPEED (MPH): Forward: 1st

1.0

 

2nd

1.4

 

3rd

2.1

 

4th

3.1

 

5th

4.0

 

6th

5.1

 

Reverse:

1.6

 

 

CHARGING SYSTEM:

3 AMPS BATTERY

 

5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

 

 

 

BATTERY:

AMP/HR:

28

 

MIN. CCA:

230

 

CASE SIZE:

U1R

 

 

 

BLADE BOLT 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 remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/department. We have competent, well-trained techni- cians 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 un- improved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-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 (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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

 

OPERATION

8-12

 

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

13

4

MAINTENANCE

13-16

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

17-20

STORAGE

21

TROUBLESHOOTING

22-23

WARRANTY

26

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Contents Model Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine To Operate on HillsTowing Carts and Other Attachments To TransportADD Gasoline Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig Maintenance Lubrication ChartBattery TractorBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Cleaning Engine Cooling System See FigMuffler Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake Belt RemovalTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionExcessive Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXService Notes Limited Warranty

433401 specifications

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