Poulan 176038 owner manual Product Specifications, Customer Responsibilities

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY

1.25 GALLONS

AND TYPE:

UNLEADED REGULAR

 

 

OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ):

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

 

 

 

OIL CAPACITY:

3 PINTS

 

 

 

SPARK PLUG:

CHAMPION RC12YC

(GAP: .030")

 

 

 

 

 

VALVE CLEARANCE:

INTAKE:

.003" - .005"

 

EXHAUST:

.005" - .007"

 

 

 

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

FORWARD:

 

 

1st

1.1

 

2nd

1.4

 

3rd

2.2

 

4th

3.3

 

5th

4.4

 

6th

4.9

 

REVERSE:

1.4

 

 

 

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

14 PSI

 

REAR:

12 PSI

 

 

CHARGING SYSTEM:

3 AMPS BATTERY

 

5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

 

 

 

BATTERY:

AMP/HR:

25

 

MIN. CCA:

190

 

CASE SIZE:

U1R

 

 

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

27-35 FT. LBS.

 

 

 

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under “Customer Responsibili- ties” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service centre/department. We have competent, well-trained tech- nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov- ered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service centre/department (See RE- PAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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Contents Model NO. PO14542B Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable of Contents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesSteering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsKeys Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat See Fig Check Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine To Operate on HillsTo Transport Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsADD Gasoline Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig ¿ Lubrication Chart Customer ResponsibilitiesGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Brake OperationTires Operator Presence SystemBattery EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingClean AIR Screen See Fig To Service PRE-CLEANERTo Service Cartridge Engine Cooling Fins See FigCleaning MufflerSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERReplacing Battery See To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Carburetor See FigPreliminary Setting Final SettingStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PO14542BElectrical 2122175566 175158175141 Chassis and Enclosures 155924X012 Drive 117 110 111 115154407 Bellcrank Clutch 174973173898 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Engine 148315 17055117060620 Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc Mower Deck 165898 171977174284 Service Notes Limited Warranty C U M SEH Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill

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