Check Tire Pressure, Check Mower Levelness

ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.

•Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring.

•If equipped, turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension.

•Raise deck to highest position.

•Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

FRONT

SUSPENSION ELECTRIC

BRACKETSCLUTCH

PULLEY

CHASSIS

BRACKET

GAUGE

WHEEL

DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING

USE PLIERS FOR

RETAINER SPRINGS

LOOP DOWN

ANTI-SWAY

BAR

SUSPENSION ARMS DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING (OUTWARD POINTING DECK PINS)

FIG. 7

FRONT
MOWER
BRACKET	FRONT PLATE
	ASSEMBLY

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
	All assembly instructions have been completed.
	No remaining loose parts in carton.
	Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1
	hour at 6 amps).
	Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
	All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
	the tires were overinflated at the factory).
	Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
!	front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
!	properly inflated!for leveling).	9

Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

Engine oil is at proper level.

Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.

Become familiar with all controls - their location and

!function. Operate them before you start the engine. Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

Poulan 178500 Check Tire Pressure, Check Mower Levelness, Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts