Poulan 178227 Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness, To Set Up Your Mower For Mulching

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

ASSEMBLY

I M P O R T A N T : F O R S H I P P I N G P U R P O S E S , T H E MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THAT CAME PACKED SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON.

YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE BEST BLADES FOR BAGGING AND DISCHARGING. TO USE YOUR MOWER WITH THE HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES THE MULCHER PLATE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE MOWER (SEE FIG. 4).

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 DECK LEVELNESS

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

TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING

Remove high performance blades and install mulcher blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the CUSTOMER RESPONSABILITY section of this manual).

TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 4)

NOTE: Ifyouinstalledthemulching blades youwillneed to install the mulcher plate.

Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.

Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown.

Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.

Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.

CAUTION:Donotremovedeflectorshield from mower. Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation.

DEFLECTOR

MULCHER

SHIELD

PLATE

LATCH

HOOKS

FIG. 4

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

NOTE: The mulcher blades will discharge and bag grass, but for best bagging and discharging install the high performance

blades.

Remove mulcher plate and mulcher blades and install high performance blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the CUSTOMERRESPONSABILITYsectionofthismanual).

Store mulcher blades and mulcher plate in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion 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.

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).

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.

Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in drive position.

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.

!It is important to purge the transmission before operating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See “TO START ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in the Opera-

8tion section of this manual).

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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 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE OF CONTENTSPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 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 MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor KNOW YOUR TRACTORHEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height 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 FigBOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH TO ADJUST BRAKE See FigTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig 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 CARBURETOR TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See FigTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 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