Poulan 178493 owner manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY

3.5 GALLONS

AND TYPE:

UNLEADED REGULAR

 

 

OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ):

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

 

 

 

OIL CAPACITY:

W/ FILTER:

4.0 PINTS

 

W/O FILTER:

3.75 PINTS

 

 

SPARK PLUG:

CHAMPION RC12YC

(GAP: .040")

 

 

 

 

GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 0 – 5.8

 

REVERSE:

0 – 2.1

 

 

 

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

14 PSI

 

REAR:

10 PSI

 

 

CHARGING SYSTEM:

16 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

 

 

 

 

BATTERY:

AMP/HR:

 

30

 

MIN. CCA:

240

 

CASE SIZE:

U1R

 

 

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

27–35 FT. LBS.

 

 

 

 

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe the safety rules.

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

Follow the instructions under “Customer Responsibili- ties” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion 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.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service centre/department (See RE- PAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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/ department 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”.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

4, 16-19

ASSEMBLY

6-9

OPERATION

10-15

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

16

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

............................. 20-26

STORAGE

27

TROUBLESHOOTING

28-29

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR

32-46

WARRANTY

BACK COVER

4

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Contents PRGT22H50C IV. Service Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels and Brackets to Mower Deck See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs To Attach Nose Roller See FigCheck Tire Pressure Check Mower LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate Mower See FigsTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionLubrication Chart ¡ Customer ResponsibilitiesGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Engine Cleaning MufflerSpark Plugs Engine OIL FilterService and Adjustments To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Motion Control Lever See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentReplacing Battery See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Adjust Attachment Lift Spring See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor Other Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionOFF Service Notes Schematic Tractor - Model Number PRGT22H50CElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Ground Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering Assembly Adapter, Wheel Steering Engine Spark Arrester KITKEY Part Description Seat Assembly Lift Assembly Mower Deck Washer, Hard Blade Mower Vented Decals Wheels & TiresService Notes Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty CUT OUT This Is a Tted SLOParts and Service