Poulan PRK17G42STA Cleaning, AIR FILTER See Fig, Muffler, Spark Plugs, Engine Oil Filter

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AIR FILTER (See Fig. 15)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 15)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

•Remove knob and cover.

•Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

•Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

•Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry.

•Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge.

•Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge.

•Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover and tighten knob securely.

AIR CLEANER

COVER KNOB

WING NUT

COVER

FOAM

 

PRE-

RUBBER

CLEANER

GROMMET

 

AIR CLEANER

AIR CLEANER

BASE

 

PAPER CARTRIDGE

OIL FILL

 

CAP¦DIPSTICK

AIR

SCREEN

FIG. 15

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 16)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required.

•With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- tions.

•Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

•Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

•Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

CLAMP

CLAMP

 

FUEL

FILTER

FIG. 16

CLEANING

•Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

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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 ATTACHMENTSMULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPSTO START ENGINE See Fig 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 REMOVE MOWER See Fig SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO INSTALL 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 RELAYSCABLE CLAMP SCREW SPEED CONTROL BRACKET THROTTLE LEVER TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See FigTO ADJUST CARBURETOR 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 DRIVE STEERING ASSEMBLY Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 x Adaptor Wheel StrgSEAT ASSEMBLY Bearing Flange Front Wheel Only DECALSWHEELS AND TIRES OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester ENGINEENGINE MOWER DECK MOWER DECK 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
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