Poulan PRGT2046A owner manual Check Tire Pressure, Check Mower Levelness, Check Brake System

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ASSEMBLY

•Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it stops.

•Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.

•Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck pins. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops down as shown.

•Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring.

•Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension.

•Raise deck to highest position.

•Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.

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.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower 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, mower drive, 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.

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

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

PULLEY

	DOUBLE LOOP	SUSPENSION
	DOUBLE LOOP	ARMS
	RETAINER	ARMS
	RETAINER
CHASSIS	SPRING (Inward	FRONT
BRACKET	pointing deck pins)	MOWER
		BRACKET

GAUGE

WHEEL

DOUBLE

LOOP

RETAINER

SPRING

USE PLIERS FOR

RETAINER SPRINGSANTI-SWAY

BAR

	LOOP DOWN	IDLER
	LOOP DOWN	PULLEY
		PULLEY

FIG. 7

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKETS

FRONT

LINK

SINGLE LOOP

RETAINER

SPRINGS

DEFLECTOR

SHEILD

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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 CartonInstall Seat See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck 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 Mowing Tips To Start Engine See FigMulching 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 TractorRecheck side-to-side adjustment To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo 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 RepairsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo 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 AssemblyDecals Wheels & Tires170563 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