Poulan PRK17G42STA Tools Required For Assembly, To Remove Tractor From Carton, Unpack Carton

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ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(2)

1/2" wrenches

Utility knife

(2)

9/16" wrench

Tire pressure gauge

Pliers

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat.

•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

•Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.

•Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

•Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

•Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

 

INSERT

 

3/8 HEX BOLT

 

3/8 LOCK WASHER

 

LARGE FLAT

 

WASHER

STEERING

 

WHEEL

STEERING

 

BOOT

 

TABS

ADAPTER

 

 

EXTENSION

 

SHAFT

 

5/16 HEX

5/16

BOLT

LOCKNUT

 

 

TAB

LOWER

SLOTS

 

STEERING

 

SHAFT

 

FIG. 1

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

•Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door.

•If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual for charging instructions).

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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 ATTACHMENTSMOWING TIPS TO START ENGINE See FigMULCHING MOWING TIPS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LUBRICATION CHARTMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSBRAKE OPERATION BATTERYTRACTOR TIRESENGINE CLEAN AIR SCREENCLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS V-BELTSMUFFLER CLEANINGAIR FILTER See Fig SPARK PLUGSSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO INSTALL MOWER See FigTO REMOVE 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 RELAYSTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig TO ADJUST CARBURETORCABLE CLAMP SCREW SPEED CONTROL BRACKET THROTTLE LEVER 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 REPAIR PARTS STEERING ASSEMBLY Adaptor Wheel Strg Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 xSEAT ASSEMBLY DECALS WHEELS AND TIRESBearing Flange Front Wheel Only ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark ArresterREPAIR PARTS MOWER DECK REPAIR PARTS 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
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