Poulan PRK17G42STA Checklist, To Set Up Your Mower For Mulching, TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Fig

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TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING

ASSEMBLY

I M P O R T A N T : F O R S H I P P I N G P U R P O S E S , T H E MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THAT CAME PACKED SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON.

YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE BEST BLADES FOR BAGGING AND DISCHARGING. TO USE YOUR MOWER WITH THE HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES THE MULCHER PLATE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE MOWER (SEE FIG. 4).

TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING

•Remove high performance blades and install mulcher blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the CUSTOMER RESPONSABILITY section of this manual).

TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 4)

NOTE: Ifyouinstalledthemulching blades youwillneed to install the mulcher plate.

•Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.

•Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown.

•Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.

•Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.

CAUTION:Donotremovedeflectorshield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation.

DEFLECTOR

MULCHER

SHIELD

PLATE

LATCH

HOOKS

FIG. 4

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

NOTE: The mulcher blades will discharge and bag grass, but for best bagging and discharging install the high performance

blades.

•Remove mulcher plate and mulcher blades and install high performance blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the CUSTOMERRESPONSABILITYsectionofthismanual).

•Store mulcher blades and mulcher plate in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE!AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: All assembly instructions have been completed. No remaining loose parts in carton.

Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).

Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling).

Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed

!properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

Engine oil is at proper level.

Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.

Become familiar with all controls - their location and

!function. Operate them before you start the engine. Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

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