Poulan 175718 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.

Utility knife

Pliers

(1)

9/16" wrenches

Tire pressure gauge

(2)

1/2" wrenches

 

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.

Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.

Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt and 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.

INSERT

3/8 HEX BOLT

3/8 LOCK WASHER

LARGE FLAT

WASHER

STEERING

STEERING

WHEEL

BOOT

 

TABS

ADAPTER

EXTENSION SHAFT

 

5/16 HEX BOLT

5/16 LOCKNUT

 

LOWER

STEERING

SHAFTTAB SLOTS

FIG. 1

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door.

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).

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Contents PR185H42STC Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersBecome ALERT!!! Your Safety is IN- Volved Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatSlope Sheet HOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Check Deck Levelness To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingCheck Tire Pressure To Convert to Bagging or DischargingOperation Know Your Tractor Motion Control Lever Selects the speedHOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Transport See FigsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities Before Each USETractor Engine Engine OIL Filter Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasCleaning MufflerTo Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigRecheck side-to-side adjustment To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Attach Jumper CablesTo Adjust Carburetor Interlocks and RelaysTo Replace Fuse Fuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Service Notes Schematic Tractor - Model Number PR185H42STCElectrical 2122175141 175158175566 121433XChassis 176554 174930Drive 159 169473X428 Cupholder 7214060873900600 145212Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and TiresEngine Optional Equipment Spark ArresterEngine Mower Deck 174493 174284173443 Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sighting GuideParts and Service