Poulan PRK17G42STA Table Of Contents, Safety Rules, Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.

Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.

Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.

Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could over- turn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly.

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

Look for this symbol to point out im- portant safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transport- ing, adjusting or making repairs, al- ways disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the low- est possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer- tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

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ASSEMBLY

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OPERATION

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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STORAGE

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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REPAIR PARTS

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WARRANTY

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Contents PRK17G42STA IMPORTANT MANUALLAWN TRACTOR Always Wear Eye Protection During OperationSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers SAFETY RULESTABLE OF CONTENTS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSKeys CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKSteering Wheel SeatCHECK BATTERY See Fig ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORINSTALL SEAT See Fig TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING CHECKLISTTO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See FigOPERATION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height KNOW YOUR TRACTORSTOPPING See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig TO SET PARKING BRAKE See FigTOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See FigBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO TRANSPORTMOWING TIPS TO START ENGINE See FigMULCHING MOWING TIPS GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHARTMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESTIRES BATTERYTRACTOR BRAKE OPERATIONV-BELTS CLEAN AIR SCREENCLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS ENGINESPARK PLUGS CLEANINGAIR FILTER See Fig MUFFLERSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO INSTALL MOWER See FigTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING WITH PARKING BRAKE TO ADJUST BRAKE See FigTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See FigFRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See FigTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See FigINTERLOCKS AND RELAYS REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 28 andTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULBTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig TO ADJUST CARBURETORCABLE CLAMP SCREW SPEED CONTROL BRACKET THROTTLE LEVER ENGINE OIL STORAGEOTHER FUEL SYSTEMCORRECTION TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSEEngine continues to run TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STA SCHEMATICELECTRICAL REPAIR PARTSKEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STA REPAIR PARTS114 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESScrew Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESDRIVE REPAIR PARTS STEERING ASSEMBLY Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 x Adaptor Wheel StrgSEAT ASSEMBLY DECALS WHEELS AND TIRESBearing Flange Front Wheel Only OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester ENGINEREPAIR PARTS MOWER DECK REPAIR PARTS MOWER LIFT Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 10 Ga Page LIMITED WARRANTY E. No Dealer Warranty WARRANTYLIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS C. Securing Warranty ServiceSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILLFOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS PARTS AND SERVICE