Poulan 184617 Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from CAR- TON, Unpack Carton

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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 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.

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

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Contents PD20H42STA Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatSlope Sheet To Remove Tractor from CAR- TON AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Install Seat See FigCheck Battery See Fig Check Tire Pressure To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Transport See FigsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments ADD GasolineMowing Tips Purge TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mulching Mowing Tips Service Dates MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsTractor Transaxle Cooling EngineBelts Transaxle Pump FluidCleaning Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig 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 Figs 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 OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PD20H42STA Product no 56NON-REMOVABLE Connections Removable Electrical 2441KEY Part Description Chassis 185949 202 Drive212 116 150KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering Assembly 180656 Wheel Steering Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and Tires157032 Decal Oper Engine 170771 Control, Throttle Mower Deck 182032X421 72140506 Bolt180532 Bracket Asm Noseroller LH Mower Lift 178981 Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service
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