Poulan 178108 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

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.

FIG. 3

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Contents PRK17G42STB Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsContents of Hardware Pack Before Removing Tractor from Skid Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Check Deck Levelness To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Tire PressureLight Battery Reverse Forward FastSee Safety Rules Section Engine on Engine OFF OIL Pressure Lights onKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor ADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTo Transport Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsTo Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsMulching Mowing Tips General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Tractor Engine Engine OIL Filter CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Install Mower See FigFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigInterlocks and Relays Replacing Battery See FigsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigCylinders OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number PRK17G42STB Schematic2122 ElectricalKEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION 142 174619 Chassis and Enclosures176554 Drive 175578 175410175765 73900600Steering Assembly 175118 175121177876 175146Seat Assembly 178109 DecalsWheels and Tires 178108Engine 170805 Control Th/ch Flag Mower Deck 174493 Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Service Notes Limited Warranty Policy Sighting Guide Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service
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