Poulan PR18542STC owner manual Install Seat See Fig

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ASSEMBLY

SEAT PAN

LABEL

BATTERY

BOX DOOR

TERMINAL

TERMINAL

FIG. 2

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 10, for location and function of controls)

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

•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 10, 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 the above assembly steps have been completed.

•Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

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

•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

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

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

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid.

•Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position.

•Turn ignition key to “OFF” position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

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Contents PR18542STC Safe Operation Practices for RIDE-ON Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsKeys Slope Sheet Unassembled HardwareSteering Wheel SeatTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat See Fig Check Deck Levelness To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Tire PressureOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine To Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsMulching Mowing Tips Customer Responsibilities General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Tractor Engine Spark Plugs CleaningEngine OIL Filter MufflerTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERInterlocks and Relays Replacing Battery See FigsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsWhen operator leaves Tractor - Model Number PR18542STC Schematic2122 Electrical121433X 175158175566 175141Chassis and Enclosures 174930 174619176554 30 169470X428 FenderDrive 73900600 175410175765 72140608Steering Assembly 175118 175121177876 175146174894 Seat AssemblyWheels and Tires DecalsSpark Arrester Engine Optional EquipmentEngine Mower Deck 165890X421 71081010174493 17060514Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Page Limited Warranty Policy Sighting Guide Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service
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