Poulan 188737 owner manual Check Battery See Fig, Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig

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ASSEMBLY

SEAT SHOULDER

BOLT

SEAT PAN

FLAT WASHER

02464

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIG. 2

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3)

•Lift seat pan to raised position.

•If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual for charging instructions).

SEAT PAN

LABEL

TERMINAL

TERMINAL

FIG. 3

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- eration section for location and function of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

•

Roll tractor forward off skid.

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•Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- eration section for location and function of controls)

WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

•Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com- pleted.

•Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

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

•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Start the engine.After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid.

•Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position.

•Turn ignition key to “OFF” position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 4)

The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower perfor-

mance.

•Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top. Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center locknuts and tighten securely.

•Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower.See “TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation section of this manual.

RETAINER SPRING

PIN

SHOULDER

BOLT

ADJUSTING

 

BAR

 

GAUGE

 

WHEEL

3/8-16 CENTER

3/8 WASHER

LOCKNUT

 

FIG. 4

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Contents Always Wear EYE Protection During Operation PD18542STASafety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Check Battery See FigCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsBefore Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsTractor Engine IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig Belt Removal To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTransaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See Fig To Adjust BrakeTo Attach Jumper Cables To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentReplacing Battery See Figs Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points When operator leaves seat Tractor - Model Number PD1842ST PD18542STA SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis 5479J Plug BTN BlK Chassis and Enclosures170 Drive Steering Assembly Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga 188712 Seat 140551 Seat AssemblyWheels and Tires DecalsOptional Equipment EngineMower Lift 152 Mower DeckBracket Asm Deck 42 Sway Bar Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty Policy Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service
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