Poulan 191616 manual Maintenance, General Recommendations, Before Each USE

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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and

TInterlock Systems

R Check for Loose Fasteners

ASharpen/Replace Mower Blades CT Lubrication Chart

0Check Battery Level

RClean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

EChange Engine Oil (without oil filter)

NClean Air Filter G Clean Air Screen

IInspect Muffler/Spark Arrester N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

E

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

HOURS

 

 

HOURS

STORAGE

USE

 

HOURSHOURS

SEASON

 

EACH 8

 

 

25

50

100

 

BEFOREEVERY EVERY EVERYEVERY EVERYBEFORE

SERVICE DATES

5

3

4

1,2

1,2

2

2

1, 2

2

2

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1

- Change more often when operating under a heavy load or

3

- Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

 

in high ambient temperatures.

4

- Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.

2

- Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

5

- Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.

 

 

 

Do not overtighten.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor.

Spindle

LUBRICATION CHART

Spindle

Zerk

Zerk

Front

Front Wheel

Wheel

Bearing zerk

Bearing

 

zerk

Engine

 

At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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Gearshift Pivots

At least once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear.

A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

1.Check engine oil level.

2.Check brake operation.

3.Check tire pressure.

4.Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation.

5.Check for loose fasteners.

SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil

General Purpose Grease

Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow- dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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Contents Model NO. CO18542STA Warranty Table of ContentsII. Slope Operation Safety RulesGeneral Operation Do not IV. ServiceIII. Children Safety Rules API-SG-SL Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Unassembled Parts Before Removing Tractor from Skid Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton If previously removed Install Mulcher PlateReposition Right Rear Gauge Wheel To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower To Start Engine Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips Before Each USE MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Tractor Engine Cleaning Service and AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing To Install MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEU- Tral Adjustment To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor Other BatteryFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting ChartExcessive Poor grass Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation