Poulan 184581 owner manual Check Battery See Fig, Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See a

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ASSEMBLY

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

FLAT WASHER

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).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding the 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.

•Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" position (see "TO TRANSPORT" in Operation section of this manual).

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

•Place motion control 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.

•Release parking brake.

•Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid.

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

•Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

SEAT PAN

LABEL

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 freewheel control in "transmission disengaged position" (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the Operation section of this manual).

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

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

 

ADJUSTING

 

BAR

SHOULDER

 

BOLT

 

GAUGE

3/8-16 CENTER

WHEEL

LOCKNUT

 

3/8 WASHER

7

FIG. 4A

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Contents PD18H42STA Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Slope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat Gauge WheelTo Remove Tractor from CAR- TON AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See a Check Battery See FigCheck Deck Levelness To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Tire PressureOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport See Figs To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate on Hills To Operate Mower See FigADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelPurge Transmission Mowing TipsMulching Mowing Tips General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Service DatesTractor Engine Spark Plugs CleaningEngine OIL Filter MufflerTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Interlocks and Relays Replacing Battery See FigsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigAcceleration Test Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number PD18H42STA, Product no 56 SchematicTractor - Model Number PD18H42STA, Product no 56 Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description 159 KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number PD18H42STA, Product no 56 Drive Repair Parts Repair Parts 180656 Wheel Steering Tractor - Model Number PD18H42STA, Product no 56 Engine KEY Part NO. NO. Description KEY Part Description Wheels & Tires Tractor - Model Number PD18H42STA, Product no 56 DecalsTractor - Model Number PD18H42STA, Product no 56 Mower Lift Repair Parts 152 153 154 Tractor - Model Number PD18H42STA, Product no 56 Mower Deck182032X421 Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service

184581 specifications

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