Poulan 417920 manual Before Starting the Engine, Check Engine OIL Level, ADD Gasoline

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OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the Maintenance section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13)

When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

•Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position.

•Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set parking brake.

•Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED” posi- tion.

•Move throttle control to fast position

•Pull choke control out for a cold engine start at- tempt. For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.

•Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull the choke control out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

•When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly.

•The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and below)

•When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in. If the en- gine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

•Before driving the unit in cold weather, the trans- mission should be warmed up as follows:

•Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

•Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position.

•Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period.

•The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run-

ning.

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR.

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• Place tractor safely on level surface with engine

off and parking brake set.

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Contents Model 417920 11.02.07 BMII. Slope Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation III. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents To Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonTighten securely Install Mower and Drive BeltRoll tractor forward off skid First Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S Pivot bar towards you and insert other end of barCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS on PositionHOW to USE Your Tractor StoppingTo USE Cruise Control -J See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate MowerTo Operate on Hills Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterReverse Operation System ROS To Transport See FigsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Lubrication Chart Before Each USEBrake Operation BatteryTractor TiresEngine Muffler CleaningEngine OIL Filter Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower To Install MowerTractor See Fig To Level MowerPrecision SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Check Brake To Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbEngine OIL OtherFuel System CylindersTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionMower blades will not Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Fold Along This Dotted Line Degree SlopeService Notes Service Notes Parts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Dentretien Notes Dentretien Notes Degrés Suivant LES Pliez ESTLimitée Garantie Acheté l’avez vous qui chez autorisé concessionnaireDépannage DE Guide Correction Cause ProblèmeLame de mandrin le Remplacez Tordu est lame de mandrin Un Entreposage Reglages ET Revision DU Commande LA Régler PourGAZ DES Commande Carburateur LE Régler PourRoue LA DE PINCEMENT/CARROSSAGE Fig la Voir Tionsraparé LES Pour Roues LES Enlever PourAvant ’ENTRAÎNEMENT Courroie Acer Rempl PourLA DE Lame LA DE D’ENTRAÎNEMENT Freins LES Vérifier PourAVANT/ARRIÈRE Ajustement Tondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster Pour Tondeuse LA Installer PourFig la Voir Tondeuse LA Enlever Pour’ALLUMAGE Bougie Ligne EN Installe Dessence FiltreEntretien Moteur DE D’HUILE FiltreLubrification AIR À Filtre’AIR Tamis LE Nettoyer Sionmistrans LA DE Moteur FluideEN Fonctionnement DE Système ET Fig la Voir Lame LA EnleverLames DES Entretien Utilisation Chaque Avant Généra Recommandations LESLubrification DE Tableau 22 .FIG UtilisationTransmission LA Purger Moteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE Vérifier Moteur LE Démarrer Pour’ESSENCE Réservoir LE Remplir QuetimaMAR EN Fonctionnement DE Système ’ENTRETIEN/HOROMÈTRE Indicateur21 et 13 .Fig les Voir Jauge DE Roues LES Régler Pour Fig la Voir J- Vitess DE Régulateur LE Utiliser CommentTondeuse LA Utiliser Pour Système DU CaractéristiquesTionsta DE Frein LE Engager Pour GAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser PourFig la Voir Mentne Reculer Pour ET Avancer Pour13 .FIG ’EMBRAYAGE Montage NI DE EST Tondeuse LA SI VérifierLA DE Latéraux Suspension DE Bras LES Fixez ROULIS-ANTI Barre LA D’ABORD Installez10 .FIG De avant l’avant vers pointent a tondeuse la de latérauxPA LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer Pour PAL LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer PourMontées NON Piéces Toncar DU Tracteur LE Sortir PourUtilisation SommaireGarantie ’ENTRETIEN Guide Réglages ET Révision Produit DE SpécificationsEn l’utilisation pour Conseils Général EntretienTracteurs des sécurité toute ’ESSENCE DE Sûre ManipulationMentsegneusoi vous-Lavez .tionducprore la de troubles TESTracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour Conseils Avertissement AUX ImpriméBM 07.02.11

417920 specifications

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