Poulan PRK17G42STA owner manual Important Manual, Lawn Tractor, Do Not Throw Away

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IMPORTANT MANUAL

IMPORTANT MANUAL

Do Not Throw Away

OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL:

PRK17G42STA

LAWN TRACTOR

WARNING:

Read this Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation

177545 12.12.00 RD Printed in U.S.A.

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Contents LAWN TRACTOR IMPORTANT MANUALAlways Wear Eye Protection During Operation PRK17G42STASafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers SAFETY RULESTABLE OF CONTENTS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSteering Wheel CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKSeat KeysTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY See FigINSTALL SEAT See Fig TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING CHECKLISTTO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Fig TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGINGOPERATION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height KNOW YOUR TRACTORTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig STOPPING See FigBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See FigTO TRANSPORT TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTSTO START ENGINE See Fig MOWING TIPSMULCHING MOWING TIPS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE LUBRICATION CHARTCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSTRACTOR BATTERYBRAKE OPERATION TIRESCLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS CLEAN AIR SCREENENGINE V-BELTSAIR FILTER See Fig CLEANINGMUFFLER SPARK PLUGSTO INSTALL MOWER See Fig SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig TO ADJUST BRAKE See FigTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig WITH PARKING BRAKETO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See FigTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBERTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 28 andTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB INTERLOCKS AND RELAYSTO ADJUST CARBURETOR TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See FigCABLE CLAMP SCREW SPEED CONTROL BRACKET THROTTLE LEVER OTHER STORAGEFUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OILPROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSCAUSE CORRECTIONEngine continues to run TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STA SCHEMATICELECTRICAL REPAIR PARTSKEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION 114 REPAIR PARTSCHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STAScrew Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESDRIVE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STA STEERING ASSEMBLY Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 x Adaptor Wheel StrgSEAT ASSEMBLY WHEELS AND TIRES DECALSBearing Flange Front Wheel Only OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STA MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STA MOWER LIFT Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 10 Ga Page LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS WARRANTYC. Securing Warranty Service E. No Dealer WarrantySIGHTING GUIDE SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAXFOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS PARTS AND SERVICE