Poulan 178227 owner manual Table Of Contents, Product Specifications, Customer Responsibilities

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY	2.0 GALLONS
AND TYPE:	UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ):	SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)
	SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY:	W/FILTER:	4.5 PINTS
	W/O FILTER:	4.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG:	CHAMPION RC12YC
(GAP: .030")

GROUND SPEED (MPH):	Forward:	0-5.5
	Reverse	0-2.4

TIRE PRESSURE:	FRONT:	14 PSI
	REAR:	10 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM:	15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

BATTERY:	AMP/HR:	25
	MIN. CCA:	190
	CASE SIZE:	U1R

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:	27–35 FT. LBS.

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. We have competent, well-trained technicians 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".

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under the "Customer Responsi- bilities" 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.

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES	2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS	4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES	4, 15-18
ASSEMBLY	6-8
OPERATION	9-14
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	15

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS	19-23
STORAGE	24
TROUBLESHOOTING	25-26
REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR	28-43
WARRANTY	46

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Contents MODEL PRK17H42STBIMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNERS MANUALSAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersLook for this symbol to point out im- portant safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTSCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering WheelSeat Slope SheetASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY See FigINSTALL SEAT See Fig TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See FigCHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK DECK LEVELNESSOPERATION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height KNOW YOUR TRACTORMOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See FigTO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See FigTO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig TO OPERATE MOWER See FigTO OPERATE ON HILLS TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 5 andBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVELADD GASOLINE TO START ENGINE See FigMOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPSLUBRICATION CHART MAINTENANCE SCHEDULECUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSBATTERY TRACTORBRAKE OPERATION TIRESCLEAN AIR SCREEN ENGINEV-BELTS TRANSAXLE COOLINGCLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS CLEANINGAIR FILTER See Fig MUFFLERSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO INSTALL MOWER See FigTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REMOVE MOWER See FigTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig TO ADJUST BRAKE See FigBOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTSee FigTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See FigTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 28 andTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB INTERLOCKS AND RELAYSTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See FigTO ADJUST CARBURETOR STORAGE OTHERFUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OILTROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEMCAUSE CORRECTIONEngine continues to run SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STBIGNITION SWITCH WIRING INSULATED CLIPSELECTRICAL 144925 CHASSIS Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 DRIVE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STB STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION 175121175146 175118SEAT ASSEMBLY DECALS WHEELS AND TIRESPART 4,10ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark ArresterWasher 5/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STB MOWER LIFT Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 10 Ga SERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES LIMITED WARRANTY SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING GUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAXPARTS AND SERVICE FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS