Poulan 177925, PRFT22H48A owner manual Mowing Tips, Purge Transmission

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OPERATION

PURGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is

running.

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel- oped during shipping of your tractor.

I M P O R T A N T : S H O U L D Y O U R T R A N S M I S S I O N REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR.

Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set.

Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of manual).

Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. Disengage parking brake

Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system.

Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut- off engine and set parking brake.

Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of manual).

Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. Disengage parking brake.

Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three (3) times.

Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor.

Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.

Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the tractor. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting.

When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished (See Fig. 12).

If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height.

Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper dis- charge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting perfor- mance as well as the quality of cut desired.

When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used.

FIG. 12

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Contents PRGT22H48A III. Children IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers 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 Tire Pressure Check Mower LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Operation 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 GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Tractor Engine Engine OIL Filter CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Drive Belt FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsBelt Removal To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Interlocks and Relays To Adjust Attachment Lift Spring See FigTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Choke Control See FigTo Adjust Carburetor Cylinders OtherFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF Service Notes Tractor - Model Number PRGT22H48A SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts 149 Ground DriveRepair Parts Steering Assembly Adapter, Wheel Steering Spark Arrester KIT EngineScrew Hex Hd Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4 KEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat AssemblyLift Assembly Mower Deck Repair Parts Wheels & Tires DecalsService Notes Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty SLO CUT OUT This Is a TtedParts and Service

177925, PRFT22H48A specifications

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