Poulan 178500 owner manual Install Seat See Fig, Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

•Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.

•Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

•Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

•Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

•Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

•Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

FLAT WASHER

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIG. 3

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section, for location and function of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, for location and function of con- trols)

WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

•Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed.

•Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

•Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake.

•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid.

•Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position.

•Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 4)

The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance.

•Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top. Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center locknuts and tighten securely.

•For ease of mower to tractor assembly, raise gauge wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins and spring retainers.

•Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See “TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation section of this manual.

RETAINER

SPRING

PIN

SHOULDER

BOLTADJUSTING

BAR

GAUGE

WHEEL

3/8 WASHER

3/8-16 CENTER

LOCKNUT

 

FIG. 4

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Contents PRGT2046B II. Slope Operation Safety RulesIV. Service General OperationSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Install Seat See FigTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging To SET UP Your Mower for Mulching See FigInstall Mulcher Plate See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower heightHOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate on Hills To TransportADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineMowing Tips Check Engine OIL LevelProvide the best recutting action of the blades Mulching Mowing TipsBefore Each USE Service DatesCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsTractor Transaxle Cooling Clean AIR ScreenEngine BeltsMuffler CleaningClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Engine OIL FilterTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigTo Adjust Brake See Fig Belt InstallationTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment Front Wheel CamberInterlocks and Relays To Replace Headlight BulbTo Replace Fuse To Adjust Choke Control See Fig To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsWith attachment clutch Tractor - Model Number PRGT2046B SchematicElectrical 178861 KEY Part DescriptionChassis and Enclosures 177956 175282177679 175289X428117 4855 150 6156 Ground Drive150035 Nyliner 7563R Washer, Thrust, AxleSteering Assembly 137156 137347Engine 175437X428 177748175440X428 KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Seat Assembly178501 DecalsWheels & Tires 178500Lift 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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