Poulan PRGT2046A owner manual Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton

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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.

(1)

Tire pressure gauge

 

(2)

9/16" wrenches

(1) Utility knife

(1)

1/2" wrench

(1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet

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.

•Remove mower and packing materials.

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

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft.

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

•Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.

•Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel.

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

•Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer previously removed. 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.

STEERING WHEEL

INSERT

HEX BOLT

LOCK WASHER

LARGE FLAT WASHER

STEERING WHEEL

STEERING

WHEEL

ADAPTOR

TABS

STEERING

SLEVE EXTENTION

STEERING

SHAFT

STEERING

SLEEVE

FIG. 1

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

•Lift hood to raised position.

•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 Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).

LABEL

FIG. 2

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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 CartonInstall Seat See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigRemove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor 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 Mowing Tips To Start Engine See FigMulching Mowing Tips 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 TractorRecheck side-to-side adjustment To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig 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 Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Replace Fuse 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 154Decals Wheels & Tires170563 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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