Poulan 178500 owner manual To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig, To Adjust Carburetor

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT SPRING BUSHING

ATTACHMENT

LIFT SPRING

JAM NUT

FIG. 34

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 35)

Raise hood.

Unsnap headlight wire connector.

Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.

To replace, reverse above procedure.

HOOD

HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR

Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely.

Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR N E A R E S T A U T H O R I Z E D S E R V I C E C E N T E R / DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND E X P E R I E N C E T O M A K E A N Y N E C E S S A R Y ADJUSTMENTS.

STOP

SWIVELCLAMP

SCREW

FIG. 35

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 36)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position.

Check that swivel is against stop. If it is not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against stop. Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 37)

The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position.

Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air

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FIG. 36

CLAMP SCREW

FIG. 37

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Contents PRGT2046B IV. Service Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Install Seat See FigInstall Mulcher Plate See Fig To SET UP Your Mower for Mulching See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Mower Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower heightHOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Transport To Operate Mower See FigMowing Tips Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineProvide the best recutting action of the blades Mulching Mowing TipsCustomer Responsibilities Service DatesGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Engine Clean AIR ScreenBelts Transaxle CoolingClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas CleaningEngine OIL Filter MufflerTo Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel Camber To Remove Wheel for RepairsInterlocks and Relays To Replace Headlight BulbTo Replace Fuse To Adjust Carburetor To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Choke Control See FigOther StorageFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsWith attachment clutch Tractor - Model Number PRGT2046B SchematicElectrical 178861 KEY Part DescriptionChassis and Enclosures 177679 175282175289X428 177956117 4855 150 6156 Ground Drive150035 Nyliner 7563R Washer, Thrust, AxleSteering Assembly 137156 137347Engine 175437X428 177748175440X428 KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Seat AssemblyWheels & Tires Decals178500 178501Lift Assembly 175560 175805175689 Mower Deck 178342 174493Transaxle Repair Parts Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty Slope Sighting Guide CUT This OUT Dotted Is aParts and Service

178500 specifications

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