Poulan 425014X92E manual Engine

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4.Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown.

5.Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with approve bolt shown in the Repair Parts.

Trailing

Mandrel

Assembly

Edge Up

Blade

Flat

 

Washer

 

Lock

 

Washer

 

Blade Bolt

Star

Center Hole

 

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharp- ening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine.

The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

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

 

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- ever, 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.

1.Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor.

2.Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

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

4.Coat terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly.

5.Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD- JUSTMENTS section of this manual).

TRANSAXLE COOLING

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

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

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.

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

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 frequent- ly to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

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Contents Product Information Tractor ModelTable of Contents Owners Information Safety RulesGeneral Operation III. Children II. Slope OperationGeneral Service Service Safe Handling of GasolineIV. Towing U1R Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities API-SG-SLUnassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Check Battery Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower Using the Reverse Operation SystemReverse Operation System ROS Before Starting the Engine Mowing Tips To Start EngineGeneral Recommendations Lubrication Chart MaintenanceBefore Each USE Blade Care TractorBrake Operation TiresEngine Cleaning To Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Check and Adjust BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEU- Tral AdjustmentTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Start Engine with a Weak BAT- Tery Replacing BatteryTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTo Adjust Carburetor Engine OIL BatteryOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting ChartExcessive Mower blades will Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation