Poulan PR22H48STA owner manual Install Seat See Fig, Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

•Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.

•Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

•Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

•Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

•Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

•Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

FLAT WASHER

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIG. 3

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 12, for location and func- tion of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal.

•Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the Operation section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 12, for location and func- tion of controls)

WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

•Be sure all above assembly steps have been com- pleted.

•Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline

•Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" posi- tion.

•Sit on seat in operating position, depress break pedal and set the parking brake.

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Start the engine. After the engine has started, move the throttle control to idle position.

•Release parking brake.

•Slowly depress forward drive pedal and drive tractor off skid.

•Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake.

•Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 4)

The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance.

•Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top. Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center locknuts and tighten securely.

•For ease of mower to tractor assembly, raise gauge wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins and spring retainers.

•Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See “TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation section of this manual.

RETAINER SPRING

PIN

ADJUSTING

SHOULDER BAR

BOLT

GAUGE

WHEEL 3/8-16 CENTER LOCKNUT

3/8 WASHER

FIG. 4

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Contents PR22H48STA Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Install Seat See FigTo Attach Nose Roller See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport See Figs To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips Purge TransmissionBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsTractor Engine Spark Plugs Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasCleaning MufflerTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Drive Belt FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel Camber Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentInterlocks and Relays To Replace Headlight BulbTo Replace Fuse To Adjust Choke Control See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF Tractor Model Number PR22H48STA SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive Transaxle See Breakdown Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Optional Equipment EngineSpark Arrester KEY Part Description Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsMower Lift KEY Mower Deck Washer, Spacer Mower Vented Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service
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