Poulan 178497 owner manual Table Of Contents, Product Specifications, Customer Responsibilities

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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 – 5.8
	REVERSE:		0 – 2.1

TIRE PRESSURE:	FRONT:	14 PSI
	REAR:	10 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM:	16 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

BATTERY:	AMP/HR:		30
	MIN. CCA:		240
	CASE SIZE:		U1R

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:	27–35 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.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service centre/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 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”.

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	20-26
STORAGE	27
TROUBLESHOOTING	28-29
REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR	32-46
WARRANTY	50

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Contents MODEL IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw AwayLAWN TRACTOR Always Wear Eye Protection During OperationSAFETY RULES IV. SERVICESafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers I. GENERAL OPERATIONNever carry passengers or children even with the blades off PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTSCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering WheelGauge Wheel SeatASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTONINSTALL SEAT See Fig ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS AND BRACKETS TO MOWER DECK See FigINSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT See Figs. 6 and TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER See FigCHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURECHECK MOWER LEVELNESS CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTSOPERATION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower height KNOW YOUR TRACTORMOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See FigTO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See FigTO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig TO OPERATE MOWER See Figs. 7 andTO OPERATE ON HILLS TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 7 andBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVELADD GASOLINE TO START ENGINE See FigMOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSIONLUBRICATION CHART ¡ CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULETRACTOR BATTERYBRAKE OPERATION TIRESENGINE CLEAN AIR SCREENCLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS V-BELTSCLEANING AIR FILTER See FigMUFFLER SPARK PLUGSSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO INSTALL MOWERTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REMOVE MOWER See FigTO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See FigReinstall mower TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH See FigTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See Fig TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENTREPLACING BATTERY See Fig TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See FigTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING See Fig TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See FigTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB INTERLOCKS AND RELAYSTO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See Fig TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See FigTO ADJUST CARBURETOR STORAGE OTHERFUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OILTROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEMCAUSE CORRECTIONEngine continues to run SERVICE NOTES TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50D SCHEMATICREPAIR PARTS ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50D CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50D GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50D STEERING ASSEMBLY 201537,39 38,40Adapter, Wheel Steering SPARK ARRESTER KIT ENGINE6962 Screw Hex Hd Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4 SEAT ASSEMBLY LIFT ASSEMBLY MOWER DECK Washer, Hard Blade Mower Vented WHEELS & TIRES DECALSPART SERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES LIMITED WARRANTY SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION PARTS AND SERVICE FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS