Poulan PR20PH42STC 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" wrenches

(1)

3/4" socket w/drive ratchet

(1)

Pliers

 

 

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 locknut 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 locknut 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

LOCK NUT

LARGE FLAT WASHER

STEERING WHEEL

STEERING

WHEEL

ADAPTOR

TABS

STEERING

WHEEL 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 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual for charging instructions).

LABEL

FIG. 2

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Contents PR20PH42STC Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety Rules Table of Contents Keys Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat Slope SheetHOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingInstall Mulcher Plate See Fig To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Move Forward and BackwardTo USE Cruise Control To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Transport See FigsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsMulching Mowing Tips Customer Responsibilities Service DatesLubrication Chart General RecommendationsTractor Engine Spark Plugs CleaningMuffler Engine OIL FilterService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigBelt Removal To Adjust Brake See Fig Belt InstallationTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Replace Fuse To Adjust Carburetor Fuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionOFF Wiring Insulated Clips PTO Switch SchematicIgnition Switch Tractor Model Number PR20PH42STC, Product no 56Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Bracket Fender Drive 178062 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description 170162Engine Optional EquipmentSeat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift Mower Deck 177563 Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service
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