Poulan 176085 owner manual Model NO. PO165H42A

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OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL NO. PO165H42A

16.5HP 42 Inch

Lawn Tractor

For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297

For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886

176085 Rev.1 2.23.01 RD PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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Contents Model NO. PO165H42A Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsSteering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsKey Slope SheetTools Required for Assembly AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonLower seat into operating position and sit on seat Install Seat See FigCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips General Recommendations Customer ResponsibilitiesBefore Each USE Tractor Engine Muffler CleaningSpark Plugs To Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigBelt Installation To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Attach Jumper CablesTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust CarburetorInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number PO165H42A SchematicElectrical KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Engine KEY Part Description Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsMower Lift Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc Mower Deck Repair Parts Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty Slope Sighting Guide CUT This OUT Dotted Is a