Poulan 188781 Tools Required For Assembly, To Remove Tractor From Car- Ton, Unpack Carton

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ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with 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.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

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

Utility knife

Pliers

(1)

3/4" wrenches

Tire pressure gauge

(2)

7/16" wrenches

Utility knife

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR- TON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton .

•Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

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

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

•Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1/4 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 10-12 FT. LBS TORQUE.

•Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

•

Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight

 

forward.

•

Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and

 

slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

•

Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to

STEERING

WHEEL

ADAPTER

1/4 LOCKNUT

LOWER

STEERING

SHAFT

INSERT

1/2 HEX NUT

LARGE FLAT

WASHER

STEERING

BOOT

TABS

EXTENSION SHAFT

1/4 HEX BOLT

TAB

SLOTS

FIG. 1

 

right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

• Assemble large flat washer, 1/2 hex nut and tighten se-

 

curely.

•

Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

•

Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

•Lift hood 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).

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Contents IMPORTANT MANUAL MODELPD22H42STA LAWN TRACTORSAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS SAFETY RULESIV. SERVICE I. GENERAL OPERATIONWARNING In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making re- pairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Seat UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel SteeringHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY CHECK BATTERY See FigINSTALL SEAT See Fig CHECK TIRE PRESSURE INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See FigsTO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING CHECK DECK LEVELNESSOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting heightTO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig STOPPING See FigTO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See FigTO OPERATE MOWER See Fig TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 5 andCHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINETOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS ADD GASOLINEMOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSIONMULCHING MOWING TIPS MAX 1/3GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS MAINTENANCELUBRICATION CHART BEFORE EACH USEBRAKE OPERATION BATTERYTRACTOR TIRESTRANSAXLE COOLING ENGINEV-BELTS TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUIDCLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS CLEANINGCLEAN AIR SCREEN AIR FILTER See FigSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO INSTALL MOWER See FigTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTHTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See FigTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See Fig FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBERTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See FigREPLACING BATTERY See Fig INTERLOCKS AND RELAYSTO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See Fig TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See FigTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig TO ADJUST CARBURETORFUEL SYSTEM STORAGEOTHER ENGINE OILWill not start TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSLoss of power Hard to startwith attachment clutch Battery will not chargeEngine continues to run engagedSCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42STAELECTRICAL 2441144927 CHASSIS chassiselite svpro7259 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42STA DRIVE drive-fender.stlt29TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42STA STEERING ASSEMBLY steeringpl.lt47STEERING ASSEMBLY SEAT ASSEMBLY DECALS WHEELS AND TIRES25,8 4,10 engine-bs intek-twin39 ENGINEOPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 112TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42STA MOWER DECK 42deckman-t-path4Mower Deck Assembly MOWER LIFT lift-rh.1pc.stlt10TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42STA LIMITED WARRANTY SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAXPARTS AND SERVICE FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
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