Poulan 279370 owner manual Table of Contents

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity	2.0 Gallons
and type:	Unleaded Regular
Oil Type (API-SF-SJ):	SAE 30 (above 32°F)
	SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
Oil Capacity:	W/Filter: 3.5 Pints
	W/O Filter: 3.0 Pints
Spark Plug:	Champion RC12YC
(Gap: .030")
Ground Speed (MPH):	Forward:
		1st	1.2
		2nd	1.5
		3rd	2.4
		4th	3.5
		5th	4.8
		6th	5.3
	Reverse:		1.5
Tire Pressure:	Front:	14 PSI
	Rear:	10 PSI
Charging System:	9amps @ 3600 RPM
Battery:	AMP/HR:		28
	MIN. CCA:		230
	CASE SIZE:		U1R
Blade Bolt Torque:	27–35 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 rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. We have competent, well-trained technicians 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 unimproved 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	6-8
OPERATION	9-14
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	15

MAINTENANCE	15-19
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS	20-25
STORAGE	26
TROUBLESHOOTING	27-28
REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR	30-43
WARRANTY	45

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