Poulan PRK17G42STA Customer Responsibilities, General Recommendations, Lubrication Chart

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

 

Check Brake Operation

 

Check Tire Pressure

T

Check Operator Presence and

Interlock Systems

R

Check for Loose Fasteners

A

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

C

Lubrication Chart

T

0

Check Battery Level

R

Clean Battery and Terminals

 

Check Transaxle Cooling

 

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension

 

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension

 

Check Engine Oil Level

 

Change Engine Oil

E

Clean Air Filter

N

Clean Air Screen

G

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

I

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

N

E

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

 

Replace Spark Plug

 

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

 

Replace Fuel Filter

 

 

HOURS

 

 

HOURS

STORAGE

USE

 

HOURSHOURS

SEASON

 

EACH 8

 

 

25

50

100

 

BEFOREEVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE SERVICE DATES

7

4

6

5

5

1,2,3

2

2

1, 2

2

2

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.

4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

5 - If equipped with adjustable system.

6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.

Do not overtighten.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

LUBRICATION CHART

2

SPINDLE ZERK

SPINDLE ZERK 2

2

FRONT WHEEL

FRONT WHEEL 2

 

BEARING

BEARING ZERK

 

ZERK

 

ENGINE 3

BEFORE EACH USE

Check engine oil level.

Check brake operation.

Check tire pressure.

Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation.

Check for loose fasteners.

GEARSHIFT 1

PIVOTS

1SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL

2GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

3REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES “ENGINE” SECTION

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRI- CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-

14 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

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Contents Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation IMPORTANT MANUALLAWN TRACTOR PRK17G42STASAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESSeat CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKSteering Wheel KeysHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY CHECK BATTERY See FigINSTALL SEAT See Fig TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Fig CHECKLISTTO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGINGOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting heightTO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig STOPPING See FigTO TRANSPORT TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See FigBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTSMULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPSTO START ENGINE See Fig CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LUBRICATION CHARTMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSBRAKE OPERATION BATTERYTRACTOR TIRESENGINE CLEAN AIR SCREENCLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS V-BELTSMUFFLER CLEANINGAIR FILTER See Fig SPARK PLUGSTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO INSTALL MOWER See Fig TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig TO ADJUST BRAKE See FigTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig WITH PARKING BRAKETO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See FigTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBERTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 28 andTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig INTERLOCKS AND RELAYSCABLE CLAMP SCREW SPEED CONTROL BRACKET THROTTLE LEVER TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See FigTO ADJUST CARBURETOR FUEL SYSTEM STORAGEOTHER ENGINE OILCAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CORRECTIONEngine continues to run SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STAREPAIR PARTS ELECTRICALKEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES REPAIR PARTS114 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STACHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8DRIVE DRIVE STEERING ASSEMBLY Adaptor Wheel Strg Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 xSEAT ASSEMBLY Bearing Flange Front Wheel Only DECALSWHEELS AND TIRES ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark ArresterENGINE MOWER DECK MOWER DECK MOWER LIFT Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 10 Ga Page LIMITED WARRANTY C. Securing Warranty Service WARRANTYLIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS E. No Dealer WarrantyONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAXPARTS AND SERVICE FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS