Poulan 417217 manual ADD Gasoline, To Start Engine See Fig, Purge Transmission, Ning

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OPERATION

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. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3)

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” position.

•Move throttle control to choke position.

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, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

•When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position.

•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, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may re- quire 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 transmission 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 also be used during the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

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

ning.

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended 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 de- veloped 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.

1.Place tractor safely on a level surface - that is clear and open - with engine off and parking brake set.

2.Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of manual).

3.Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. Dis- engage parking brake

CAUTION: At any time, during step 4, there may be movement of the drive wheels.

4.Depress forward drive pedal to full forward position, hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Depress reverse drive pedal to full reverse position, hold for five

(5) seconds and release pedal. Repeat this procedure three (3) times.

5.Shut- off engine and set parking brake.

6.Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in engaged position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this sec- tion of manual).

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Contents PB195H46YT ModelSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Assembly Unassembled PartsTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor DHE HOW to USE Your Tractor StoppingTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigSystem Characteristics To Operate MowerBefore Starting the Engine Reverse Operation System ROSTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips Maintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleBattery TractorBrake Operation TiresEngine Cleaning Engine OIL FilterMuffler Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Install Mower See -21To Remove Mower See Fig Service and Adjustments To Level Mower Turn nut right Turn nut left To raise mower To lower mowerTo Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Limited Warranty L5V 3E4Service Notes Parts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Dentretien Remarques Autorisé Garantie cette de exclus sont normal l’entretien etInitiale d’achat date la de compter à jours 90 dix Degrés Suivant LES UNE Pliez EST CeciDépannage DE Guide Correction Cause ProblèmeLame de mandrin le Remplacez Tordu est lame de mandrin Un Entreposage MoteurTracteur Starter DU Commande LA Régler Pour GAZ DES Commande LA DE Câble LE Régler PourReglages ET Revision MoteurFig la Voir Batterie LA Replacer Fig la Voir Tionsraparé LES Pour Roues LES Enlever PourAvant Roue LA DE PINCEMENT/CARROSSAGE Réglages ET Révision Fig la Voir D’ENTRAÎNEMENT Courroie a L Acer Rempl PourFreins LES Vérifier Pour 27 .FIGTondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster Pour 25 .FIG24 .FIG 23 .FIG21 .FIG 19 .FIG 20 .FIG18 .FIG Coin le Soulevez C Arrières Bielles LES AttachezCourroie LA ET Tondeuse LA Installer Fig VoirTondeuse LA Enlever Pour 17 .FIGEntretien Fig la Voir’ALLUMAGE Bougie Moteur DE D’HUILE FiltreAIR À Filtre ’AIR Tamis LE NettoyerSionmistrans LA DE Moteur Fluide Transmission LA DE RefroidissementFig la Voir Lame LA Enlever EN Fonctionnement DE Système ETRecommandations LES GénéralesLubrification DE Tableau Utilisation Chaque AvantUtilisation Tondre DE Conseils12 .FIG Transmission LA Purger Moteur LE Démarrer PourQuetimaauto Sion Transmis DE RéchauffementMoteur LE Démarrer DE Avant 11 et 3 .Fig les VoirMAR EN Fonctionnement DE Système Tondeuse LA Utiliser Pour Jauge DE Roues LES Régler Pour10 .FIG Système DU CaractéristiquesGAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser Pour VitessDE Régulateur LE Utiliser Comment Fig la Voir Mentnetionsta DE Frein LE Engager PourUtilisation ’EMBRAYAGE Montage Desmancom des tionfonc la etLA DE Tracteur LE Retirer Pour Montées NON Piéces Toncar DU Tracteur LE Sortir PourFig la Voir Batterie LA Vérifier Fig la Voir Siège LE AjustezSommaire Client DU ResponsabilitésProduit DE Spécifications Entretien RemorquageEnfants Général EntretienPentes LES Dans FonctionnementGénéral Fonctionnement Tracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour ConseilsAUX Imprimé Avertissement
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