Poulan 181223 manual HOW to SET UP Your Tractor, Check Battery See Fig, Install Seat See Fig

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ASSEMBLY

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

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 Customer Responsibilities section of this manual for charging instructions).

SEAT PAN

LABEL

FIG. 2

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.

Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.

Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment bolt, lockwasher and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten

Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

FLAT WASHER

LOCK WASHER

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

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.

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Contents Model NO. PC1538A II. Slope Operation Safety RulesIV. Service General OperationSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Steering Wheel Unassembled PartsBefore Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Battery See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat See Fig Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Check Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTo Transport Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsADD Gasoline Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig General Recommendations Lubrication ChartService Dates Customer ResponsibilitiesOperator Presence System TractorBrake Operation TiresEngine Spark Plugs CleaningMuffler AIR Filter See FigTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig Belt Removal To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Adjust Brake See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove CABLES, Reverse Order To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Attach Jumper CablesTo Replace Fuse To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points OFF Service Notes Tractor - Model Number PC1538A, Product Number 954 56 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis Repair Parts Drive Transaxle See Breakdown Steering 140044X428 Wheel Steering 175131 Axle Asm Optional Equipment 170551 Control Th/ch Flag Seat LBD48 DecalsWheels & Tires LSB42Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger Mower Deck Repair Parts Service Notes Limited Warranty Policy Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation