Poulan PRK17G42STA owner manual INSTALL SEAT See Fig, Assembly

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INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

ASSEMBLY

SEAT PAN

LABEL

BATTERY

BOX DOOR

TERMINAL

TERMINAL

FIG. 2

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

•Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.

•Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

•Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

•Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

•Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

•Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

FLAT WASHER

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 10, for location and function of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 10, for location and func- tion of controls)

Manual backgroundWARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

•Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed.

•Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

•Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake.

•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid.

•Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position.

•Turn ignition key to “OFF” position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

FIG. 3

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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 TRANSPORTTO START ENGINE See Fig MOWING TIPSMULCHING 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 MUFFLERTO INSTALL MOWER See Fig SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO 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 CARBURETOR TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See FigCABLE 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 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STA STEERING ASSEMBLY Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 x Adaptor Wheel StrgSEAT ASSEMBLY WHEELS AND TIRES DECALSBearing Flange Front Wheel Only OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STA MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STA 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
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