Poulan 178493 owner manual Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton

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ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(1)

Pliers

(1)

Tire pressure gauge

(2)

9/16" wrench

(1)

Utility knife

(1)

1/2" wrench

(1)

3/4" socket w/drive ratchet

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat.

•Remove mower and packing materials.

•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft.

•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

•Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.

•Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.

•Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer previously removed. Tighten securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

STEERING WHEEL

INSERT

HEX BOLT

LOCK WASHER

LARGE FLAT WASHER

STEERING WHEEL

STEERING

WHEEL

ADAPTOR

TABS

STEERING

SLEEVE EXTENTION

STEERING

SHAFT

STEERING

SLEEVE

FIG. 1

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

•Lift hood to raised position.

•If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual for charging instructions).

LABEL

FIG. 2

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Contents PRGT22H50C General Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts HOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly 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 for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Figs To Transport See FigsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionGeneral Recommendations Lubrication Chart ¡Customer Responsibilities Before Each USETractor Engine Spark Plugs CleaningMuffler Engine OIL FilterTo Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Attachment Clutch See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Adjust Motion Control Lever See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Replace Headlight Bulb To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Attachment Lift Spring See Fig Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Choke Control See FigTo Adjust Carburetor Engine OIL OtherFuel System 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
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