Poulan 179416 manual Customer Responsibilities, Muffler, Spark Plugs, IN-LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig

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MUFFLER

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 15)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required.

•With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- tions.

•Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

•Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

•Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

CLAMP

CLAMP

FUEL

FILTER

FIG. 15

CLEANING

•Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

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Contents MODEL NO. PO14542D 14.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor 179416 4.20.01 TR PRINTED IN U.S.AI. GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY RULESIV. SERVICE II. SLOPE OPERATIONSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES 25-26PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESSeat UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel KeysTO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR- TON ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKIDHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY See FigINSTALL SEAT See Fig CHECK DECK LEVELNESS CHECKLISTCHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTSOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig STOPPING See FigTO OPERATE MOWER See Fig BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINETO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig TO OPERATE ON HILLSMOWING TIPS ADD GASOLINETO START ENGINE See Fig LUBRICATION CHART CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USETIRES TRACTORBRAKE OPERATION OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEMV-BELTS ENGINEBATTERY TRANSAXLE COOLINGCLEAN AIR SCREEN ENGINE COOLING FINS See FigAIR FILTER See Fig SPARK PLUGS CLEANINGMUFFLER IN-LINE FUEL FILTER See FigCAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO INSTALL MOWER See Fig TO REMOVE MOWER See FigTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See FigBOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig TO ADJUST BRAKE See FigTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See FigTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 26 andTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig INTERLOCKS AND RELAYSTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig TO ADJUST CARBURETORFUEL SYSTEM STORAGEOTHER ENGINE OILCAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CORRECTIONEngine continues to run TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO14542D SCHEMATICREPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL2122 PART DESCRIPTIONCHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES DRIVE 202154407 Bellcrank Clutch178394 STEERING ASSEMBLY 68678546 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester ENGINEENGINE SEAT ASSEMBLY 179128 DECALSWHEELS & TIRES 179416MOWER LIFT MOWER LIFT MOWER DECK 179292 179293SERVICE NOTES LIMITED WARRANTY SERVICE WARRANTYPOLICY SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION