Poulan PRK17G42STA owner manual Product Specifications, Customer Responsibilities

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY	2.00 GALLONS
AND TYPE:	UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ):	SAE 10W-30 (above 32°F)
	SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY:	W/FILTER:		4.5
	W/O FILTER: 4.0

SPARK PLUG:	CHAMPION RC12YC
(GAP: .030")

GROUND SPEED (MPH):	FORWARD:
	1st		1.2
	2nd		1.5
	3rd		2.4
	4th		3.5
	5th		4.8
	6th		5.3
	REVERSE:		1.5

TIRE PRESSURE:	FRONT:	14 PSI
	REAR:	10 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM:	15 AMS@3600 RPM

BATTERY:	AMP/HR:		25
	MIN. CCA:		190
	CASE SIZE:		U1R

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:	27-35 FT. LBS.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service centre/department. We have competent, well-trained tech- nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under “Customer Responsibili- ties” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov- ered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service centre/department (See RE- PAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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Contents IMPORTANT MANUAL LAWN TRACTORAlways Wear Eye Protection During Operation PRK17G42STASAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESCONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Steering WheelSeat KeysASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY See FigINSTALL SEAT See Fig CHECKLIST TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHINGTO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Fig TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGINGOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting heightHOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See FigTO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig STOPPING See FigTO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINETO TRANSPORT TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTSTO START ENGINE See Fig MOWING TIPSMULCHING MOWING TIPS LUBRICATION CHART MAINTENANCE SCHEDULECUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSBATTERY TRACTORBRAKE OPERATION TIRESCLEAN AIR SCREEN CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREASENGINE V-BELTSCLEANING AIR FILTER See FigMUFFLER SPARK PLUGSTO INSTALL MOWER See Fig SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See FigTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig WITH PARKING BRAKETRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See Fig TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBERREPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 28 and TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See FigTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB INTERLOCKS AND RELAYSTO ADJUST CARBURETOR TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See FigCABLE CLAMP SCREW SPEED CONTROL BRACKET THROTTLE LEVER STORAGE OTHERFUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OILTROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEMCAUSE CORRECTIONEngine continues to run SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STAREPAIR PARTS ELECTRICALKEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION REPAIR PARTS 114CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STACHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8DRIVE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STA STEERING ASSEMBLY Adaptor Wheel Strg Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 xSEAT ASSEMBLY WHEELS AND TIRES DECALSBearing Flange Front Wheel Only ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark ArresterTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STA MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STA MOWER LIFT Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 10 Ga Page LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTSC. Securing Warranty Service E. No Dealer WarrantySUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING GUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAXPARTS AND SERVICE FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS