Poulan 180196 Customer Responsibilities, General Recommendations Lubrication Chart, Service Dates

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

 

Check Brake Operation

 

Check Tire Pressure

T

Check Operator Presence and

Interlock Systems

R

Check for Loose Fasteners

A

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

C

Lubrication Chart

T

0

Check Battery Level

R

Clean Battery and Terminals

 

Check Transaxle Cooling

 

Check V-Belts

 

Check Engine Oil Level

 

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

E

Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)

N

Clean Air Filter

G

Clean Air Screen

I

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

N

E

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

 

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

 

Replace Spark Plug

 

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

 

Replace Fuel Filter

 

 

 

 

 

HOURS

 

 

HOURS

 

STORAGE

 

 

 

USE

 

HOURSHOURS

 

N

 

 

 

EACH 8

 

ASO

 

 

 

 

25

50

100

SE

 

 

 

BEFO

E

 

 

 

SERVICE DATES

 

EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVER BEFORE

R

 

 

 

 

 

Y

 

 

 

5

3

4

1,2

1,2

2

2

1, 2

2

2

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.

Do not overtighten.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

￿LUBRICATION CHART

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

Check brake operation.

Check tire pressure.

• Check operator presence and

SPINDLE

￿ZERK

FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL ￿GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

SPINDLE ￿ZERK

FRONT WHEEL BEARING￿ZERK

ENGINE

￿GEARSHIFT

PIVOTS

interlock systems for proper operation.

• Check for loose fasteners.

REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES “ENGINE” SECTION

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF - LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

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Image 14 Poulan 180196 Customer Responsibilities, General Recommendations Lubrication Chart, Before Each USE, Service Dates
Contents PR17542STA General Operation Safety RulesIV. Service II. Slope OperationTable of Contents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesSeat Unassembled HardwareSteering Wheel Keys Slope SheetHOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Check Tire Pressure To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine Mulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig Customer Responsibilities General Recommendations Lubrication ChartService Dates Before Each USETractor Engine Muffler CleaningEngine OIL Filter Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower see FIG Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower see FIG To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing Battery See FigsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig Fuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionWhen operator leaves Schematic Tractor - Model Number PR17542STAElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly 180656 Wheel Steering Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and TiresEngine 170771 Control Th/ch Flag Mower Deck Repair Parts Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Page Limited Warranty Policy Fold Along This Dotted Line Degree Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service