Poulan 180278 owner manual Table of Contents

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY	3.5 GALLONS
AND TYPE:	UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ):	SAE 30 (above 32°F)
	SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY:	W/ FILTER:		4.0 PINTS
	W/O FILTER:		3.75 PINTS
SPARK PLUG:	CHAMPION RC12YC
(GAP: .040")
GROUND SPEED (MPH):	FORWARD: 0 – 5.5
	REVERSE:		0 – 2.4
TIRE PRESSURE:	FRONT:	14 PSI
	REAR:	10 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM:	16 AMPS @ 3600 RPM
BATTERY:	AMP/HR:		35
	MIN. CCA:		280
	CASE SIZE:		U1R
BLADE BOLT TORQUE:	45-55 FT. LBS.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

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

•Follow the instructions under “Customer Responsibili- ties” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov- ered 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.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

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

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 remedy, please contact your nearest authorized servicecenter/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”.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES	2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS	4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES	4, 16-19
ASSEMBLY	6-9
OPERATION	10-15
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	16

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS	20-25
STORAGE	26
TROUBLESHOOTING	27-28
REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR	30-43
WARRANTY	44

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