Poulan 187189 manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY

1.25 GALLONS

AND TYPE:

UNLEADED REGULAR

 

 

OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ):

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

 

 

OIL CAPACITY:

3.0 PINTS

 

 

SPARK PLUG:

CHAMPION RC12YC

(GAP: .030")

 

 

 

 

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

FORWARD:

 

1st

1.1

 

2nd

1.4

 

3rd

2.2

 

4th

3.3

 

5th

4.4

 

6th

4.9

 

REVERSE:

1.4

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

14 PSI

 

REAR:

12 PSI

 

 

CHARGING SYSTEM:

3 AMPS BATTERY

 

5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

 

 

 

BATTERY:

AMP/HR:

28

 

MIN. CCA:

230

 

CASE SIZE:

U1R

 

 

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

27-35 FT. LBS.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe the safety rules.

Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- age” sections of this owner’s manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

4

ASSEMBLY

6-8

OPERATION

9-13

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

14

MAINTENANCE

14-17

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

18-22

STORAGE

23

TROUBLESHOOTING

24-25

REPAIR PARTS

28-41

WARRANTY

42

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Contents Model NO. PO1742STB Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Battery See Fig Check Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine Mowing Tips To Start Engine See FigMaintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Clean AIR Screen EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingCleaning Engine Cooling Fins See FigMuffler Spark PlugsTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Replacing Battery See FigsFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Attach Jumper CablesTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Service Notes Schematic Tractor - Model Number PO1742STBElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures 179101 170 Drive 173937Steering Assembly 186737 Engine Optional EquipmentSeat Assembly Seatlt.bolt1Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift Mower Deck 153535 Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

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