Poulan PRGT2046A owner manual Before Starting the Engine

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OPERATION

•Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar.

•Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground.

•Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.

IMPORTANT: BE SURE TO READJUST GAUGE WHEELS IF YOU CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT OF THE MOWER DECK.

RETAINER

SPRING

CLEVIS

PIN

FIG. 10

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 11)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

•Select desired height of cut.

•Lower mower with attachment lift control.

•Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.

•If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

•Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and range shift lever to low (L) position. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement.

•To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

•Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

•Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.

•When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. 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.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

• The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the

factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

• Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the

dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until

“FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should change oil for

easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH PULL OUT TO “ENGAGE”

PUSH IN TO

“DISENGAGE”

LIFT LEVER

HIGHEST

POSITION

LOWEST

POSITION

DELECTOR

SHIELD

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities

section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.

FIG. 11

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids

 

 

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills

 

during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of

 

an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the

with slopes greater than 15° and do not

 

fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or

drive across any slope.

 

longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until

 

 

the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next

• Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down

season. See Storage Instructions for additional information.

hills.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

14 tank or permanent damage may occur.

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Contents PRGT2046A General Operation Safety RulesIV. Service II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack HOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonRemove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor Install Seat See FigAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt See Fig To SET UP Your Mower for Mulching See FigInstall Mulcher Plate See Fig Install mulcher plate if previously removedCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check Brake SystemChecklist Operation Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower height Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightBefore Starting the Engine Mulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig General Recommendations Before Service DatesCustomer Responsibilities Before Each USETractor Belts Clean AIR ScreenEngine Transaxle CoolingEngine OIL Filter CleaningClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas MufflerTo Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower TractorTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Recheck side-to-side adjustmentTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Belt Installation To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel Camber To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Choke Control See FigFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionOFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PRGT2046AElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Ground Drive Wheel, Hub Assembly Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Engine Engine Briggs Model # Seat Assembly 154170563 DecalsWheels & Tires Lift Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Mower Deck KEY Part Description Transaxle Repair Parts Page Page Limited Warranty Canada contactSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service
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