Poulan 191491 Assembly/Pre-Operation, Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton

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ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below.

(1)

3/4" wrench

(1)

Pliers

(2)

7/16" wrench

(1)

Utility knife

(1)

Tire pressure

gauge

 

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi- tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1.Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton.

2.Cut along dotted lines on all four pan- els of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

3.Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

1.Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering shaft.

2.Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

3.Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.

4.Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.

5.Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut and large flat washer previously removed. Tighten securely.

6.Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

7.Remove protective materials from trac- tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid.

Steering Wheel

Insert

Lock Nut

Large Flat

Washer

Steering

Wheel

Steering

Wheel

Adaptor

Steering

Shaft

Steering

Sleeve

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift hood to raised position.

NOTE: 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 instruc- tions).

Label

02173

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

1.Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of

seat to tractor.

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Contents Model NO. COGT22H48A Table of Contents WarrantyII. Slope Operation Safety RulesGeneral Operation Do not IV. ServiceIII. Children Safety Rules API-SF-SJ Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Unassembled Parts Gauge WheelsASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck Install Mower and Drive Belt Check Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower To Operate on HillsBefore Starting the Engine To Start EnginePurge Transmission Mowing Tips General Recommendations Before Each USETractor Brake OperationTires Operator Presence SystemBattery Transaxle CoolingTransaxle Pump Fluid BeltsIN-LINE Fuel Filter CleaningAIR Filter To Install Mower To Remove MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade SEC- Ondary Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Check and Adjust Brake Transaxle Motion Control LE- VER Neutral Adjustment To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTransmission Removal Replacement Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERReplacing Battery To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionExcessive Poor grass Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation