Poulan PXT15538 Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton, Unpack 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)	5/16" wrench	Utility knife
(2)	7/16" wrenches	Tire pressure gauge
(2) 1/2" wrenches		Pliers
(1)	9/16" wrench

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 along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

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

TO INSTALL STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 2)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

•Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft.

•Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

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

•Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

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

•Assemble large flat washer, lock washer, hex bolt and 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.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

TO CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 1)

•Lift seat to raised position.

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

•For battery and battery cable installation see "RE- PLACING BATTERY" in the "Service and Adjustments" section in this manual.

SEAT

LABEL

02602

Fig. 1

INSERT

BOLT

LOCK

WASHER

LARGE FLAT

WASHER

STEERING

WHEEL

STEERING

BOOT

ADAPTER

	LOWER	EXTENSION
	LOWER	SHAFT
	STEERING	SHAFT
	SHAFT

Fig. 2

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Contents PXT15538 General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Deck Levelness Install Seat See FigCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Towing Carts and Other Attachments Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills To TransportMowing Tips ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Maintenance Lubrication ChartPowdered Graphite Type Lubricant Sparingly Blade Care BatteryTractor Blade Removal See FigCleaning EngineTo Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Check Brake Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor Interlocks and RelaysFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionWhen turning To run when operBattery will not ExcessiveOnly Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Fold Along This Dotted Line Degree SlopeCanada contact Outdoor Products Customer Service DeptHOP Stevens Creek Road Terry Fox Way Augusta, GA 30907 USADept Service Customer Products Outdoor Canada Au AutoriséGarantie cette de exclus sont normal l’entretien et Degrés MAX Dépannage DE Guide Correction Cause ProblèmePuissance de Entreposage Réglages ET Révision Carburateur LE Régler PourFig la Voir Calandre LA ET Capot LE Enlever Pour DE Levier DU Neutre AU Réglage Fig la VoirVitesses DE Boîte LA DE Mentgechan Fig la Voir Tionsraparé LES Pour Roues LES Enlever PourFreins LES Vérifier Pour Fig la Voir Tondeuse DE Lame DE Courroie LA Remplacer PourSedeuton Tondeuse LA Installer PourDE Boîtier LE Niveau DE Mettre Pour FiglaVoirTONDEUSELAENLEVERPOUREntretien MoteurLames DES Entretien Fig la Voir Lame LA EnleverTrapézoïdales Courroies PneusUtilisation Chaque Avant Lubrification DE TableauMoteur de d’huile niveau le Vérifiez Fig la Voir Moteur LE Démarrer Pour UtilisationTonte DE Conseils ’ESSENCE Réservoir LE RemplirTracteur LE Transporter Pour Accessoires AutresMoteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE Vérifier Arrière Marche EN FonctionnementGAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser Pour T O S I L I T U02829 Modérées MoteurDu et/ou tracteur du endommagement un en Ou mineures blessures des causer pourraitPlace EN Correctement MontageFrein DE Système LE Vérifier Sont Courroies LES Toutes SI VérifierTionrecdi DE Volant LE Fixer DE Tracteur LE Retirer AvantFig la Voir Batterie LA Vérifier Carton LE DeballerMontar SIN Piezas SiègeSommaire Remorquage EnfantsEntretien Général EntretienTracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour Conseils AvertissementPentes LES Dans Fonctionnement Général FonctionnementPelouse DE Tracteur PXT15538