Poulan PRGT2046A owner manual To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig, To Adjust Carburetor

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT SPRING BUSHING

ATTACHMENT

LIFT SPRING

JAM NUT

FIG. 34

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 35)

•Raise hood.

•Unsnap headlight wire connector.

•Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.

•To replace, reverse above procedure.

HOOD

HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR

•Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely.

•Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE T H E F A C T O R Y H I G H S P E E D S E T T I N G C A N B E DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR N E A R E S T A U T H O R I Z E D S E R V I C E C E N T E R / DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND E X P E R I E N C E T O M A K E A N Y N E C E S S A R Y ADJUSTMENTS.

STOP

SWIVELCLAMP

SCREW

FIG. 35

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 36)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position.

•Check that swivel is against stop. If it is not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against stop. Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 37)

The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position.

•Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air

cleaner.

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FIG. 36

CLAMP SCREW

FIG. 37

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Contents PRGT2046A IV. Service Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Install Seat See FigRemove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor Install Mulcher Plate See Fig To SET UP Your Mower for Mulching See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Fig Install mulcher plate if previously removedCheck Mower Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemChecklist Operation Know Your Tractor Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower heightTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height HOW to USE Your TractorBefore Starting the Engine To Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsMulching Mowing Tips Customer Responsibilities Before Service DatesGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Engine Clean AIR ScreenBelts Transaxle CoolingClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas CleaningEngine OIL Filter MufflerTo Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing TractorTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Recheck side-to-side adjustmentTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel Camber To Remove Wheel for RepairsInterlocks and Relays To Replace Headlight BulbTo Replace Fuse To Adjust Carburetor To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Choke Control See FigOther StorageFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF Tractor - Model Number PRGT2046A SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Ground Drive Wheel, Hub Assembly Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Engine Engine Briggs Model # 154 Seat AssemblyWheels & Tires Decals170563 Lift Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Mower Deck KEY Part Description Transaxle Repair Parts Page Page Canada contact Limited WarrantySuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service
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