Poulan 178497 Tools Required For Assembly, To Remove Tractor From Carton, Unpack Carton

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ASSEMBLY

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.

(1)	Pliers	(1)	Tire pressure gauge
(2)	9/16" wrench	(1)	Utility knife
(1)	1/2" wrench	(1)	3/4" socket w/drive ratchet

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 CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat.

•Remove mower and packing materials.

•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft.

•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

•Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.

•Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.

•Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer previously removed. Tighten securely.

•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

INSERT

HEX BOLT

LOCK WASHER

LARGE FLAT WASHER

STEERING WHEEL

STEERING

WHEEL

ADAPTOR

TABS

STEERING

SLEEVE EXTENTION

STEERING

SHAFT

STEERING

SLEEVE

FIG. 1

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

•Lift hood 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).

LABEL

FIG. 2

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Contents LAWN TRACTOR MODELIMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away Always Wear Eye Protection During OperationSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers SAFETY RULESIV. SERVICE I. GENERAL OPERATIONNever carry passengers or children even with the blades off TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gauge Wheel UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel SeatHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 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 FigCHECK MOWER LEVELNESS CHECKLISTCHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTSOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower heightMOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See FigTO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See FigTO OPERATE MOWER See Figs. 7 and TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 7 andADD GASOLINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL TO START ENGINE See FigMOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSIONGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART ¡CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEBRAKE OPERATION TRACTORBATTERY TIRESCLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS ENGINECLEAN AIR SCREEN V-BELTSMUFFLER CLEANINGAIR FILTER See Fig SPARK PLUGSTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO INSTALL MOWER TO REMOVE MOWER See FigTO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See FigTO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH See Fig Reinstall mowerTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See FigTRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENTTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig REPLACING BATTERY See FigTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING See FigTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig INTERLOCKS AND RELAYSTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See FigTO ADJUST CARBURETOR FUEL SYSTEM STORAGEOTHER ENGINE OILCAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CORRECTIONEngine continues to run SERVICE NOTES TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50D SCHEMATICREPAIR PARTS ELECTRICALREPAIR PARTS CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES REPAIR PARTS GROUND DRIVE REPAIR PARTS 37,39 STEERING ASSEMBLY2015 38,40Adapter, Wheel Steering ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER KIT6962 Screw Hex Hd Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4 SEAT ASSEMBLY LIFT ASSEMBLY MOWER DECK Washer, Hard Blade Mower Vented DECALS WHEELS & TIRESPART SERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES LIMITED WARRANTY SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION PARTS AND SERVICE FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS