Poulan 178500 owner manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY

3.5 GALLONS

 

 

AND TYPE:

UNLEADED REGULAR

 

 

OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ):

SAE 10W-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:

LO

HI

 

1st

0.8

1.7

 

2nd

1.4

3.3

 

3rd

2.3

5.4

 

REVERSE:

0.9

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 com- bustion 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 center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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.

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 tech- nicians 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

30-47

WARRANTY

50

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Contents PRGT2046B Safety Rules IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigTo SET UP Your Mower for Mulching See Fig Install Mulcher Plate See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check Mower LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower height Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate on HillsTo Transport To Operate Mower See FigBefore Starting the Engine Mowing TipsCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips Provide the best recutting action of the bladesService Dates Customer ResponsibilitiesGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Clean AIR Screen EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingCleaning Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasEngine OIL Filter MufflerService and Adjustments To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Attachment Clutch See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentFront Wheel Camber To Remove Wheel for RepairsInterlocks and Relays To Replace Headlight BulbTo Replace Fuse To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Adjust CarburetorTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Choke Control See FigStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionWith attachment clutch Schematic Tractor - Model Number PRGT2046BElectrical KEY Part Description 178861Chassis and Enclosures 175282 177679175289X428 177956Ground Drive 117 4855 150 61567563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 150035 NylinerSteering Assembly 137347 137156Engine 175437X428 177748175440X428 Seat Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONDecals Wheels & Tires178500 178501Lift Assembly 175560 175805175689 Mower Deck 174493 178342Transaxle Repair Parts Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty Sighting Guide CUT This OUT Dotted Is a SlopeParts and Service

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