Poulan 417920 Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness, Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts

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ASSEMBLY

•Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight forward.

•ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of tractor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F) and secure with7/16 retainer spring (G) through hole in link located behind the bracket.

•Insert other end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket (H) and secure with washer and 5/16 retainer spring (J).

5/16

E H J

FG 7/16

FIG. 11

•Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket

(L).

•Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M).

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.

M

FIG. 12

•Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket

(L).

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly.

•Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.

•If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the fac- tory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires.

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. 8

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 Adjust- ments 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 operating properly. See “TO CHECK BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments sec- tion of this manual.

✓CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE 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.

✓Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened se- curely.

✓All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping pur- poses, 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.

✓Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in “transmission engaged” position (see “TO TRANSPORT” in the Operation section of this manual).

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 condi- tion.

✓Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Operation System (ROS) are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).

✓It is important to purge the transmission before operating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instruc- tions (See “TO START ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in the Operation section of this manual).

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Contents Model 417920 11.02.07 BMII. Slope Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation Service General ServiceIII. Children 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 Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS on PositionHOW to USE Your Tractor StoppingTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo USE Cruise Control -J See Fig To Operate MowerService REMINDER/HOUR Meter Reverse Operation System ROSTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Lubrication Chart Before Each USEBattery TractorBrake Operation TiresEngine Cleaning Engine OIL FilterMuffler Spark PlugsTo Install Mower Tractor See FigTo Remove Mower 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 Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbOther Fuel SystemEngine OIL 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 DU Commande LA Régler Pour GAZ DES CommandeReglages ET Revision Carburateur LE Régler PourRoue LA DE PINCEMENT/CARROSSAGE Fig la Voir Tionsraparé LES Pour Roues LES Enlever PourAvant Courroie Acer Rempl Pour LA DE Lame LA DE D’ENTRAÎNEMENT’ENTRAÎNEMENT Freins LES Vérifier PourAVANT/ARRIÈRE Ajustement Tondeuse LA Installer Pour Fig la VoirTondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster Pour Tondeuse LA Enlever PourLigne EN Installe Dessence Filtre Entretien’ALLUMAGE Bougie Moteur DE D’HUILE FiltreAIR À Filtre ’AIR Tamis LE NettoyerLubrification 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 LE Démarrer Pour ’ESSENCE Réservoir LE RemplirMoteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE Vérifier QuetimaMAR EN Fonctionnement DE Système ’ENTRETIEN/HOROMÈTRE Indicateur21 et 13 .Fig les Voir Fig la Voir J- Vitess DE Régulateur LE Utiliser Comment Tondeuse LA Utiliser PourJauge DE Roues LES Régler Pour Système DU CaractéristiquesGAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser Pour Fig la Voir MentneTionsta DE Frein LE Engager Pour Reculer Pour ET Avancer Pour13 .FIG ’EMBRAYAGE Montage NI DE EST Tondeuse LA SI VérifierROULIS-ANTI Barre LA D’ABORD Installez 10 .FIGLA DE Latéraux Suspension DE Bras LES Fixez 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 PourSommaire Garantie ’ENTRETIEN GuideUtilisation Réglages ET Révision Produit DE SpécificationsGénéral Entretien Tracteurs des sécurité touteEn l’utilisation pour Conseils ’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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