Poulan 161608 owner manual Tractor, Brake Operation, Tires, Blade Care, Battery

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual).

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber.

•Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or dam- aged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 11)

•Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade.

•Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

•Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown.

•Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 12)

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

•To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer).

•Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the

MANDREL ASSEMBLY

BLADE

TRAILING EDGE

FLAT WASHER

LOCK WASHER

HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)*

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.

FIG. 11

bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

CENTER HOLE

5/8" BOLT

BLADE

OR PIN

 

FIG. 12

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

•Keep battery and terminals clean.

•Keep battery bolts tight.

•Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power.

•Open battery box door.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor.

•Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

•Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.

•Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

•Reinstall battery (See “CONNECT BATTERY” in the Assembly section of this manual).

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Contents Model NO. HD145H42G Turn off blades when not mowing Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersMow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not use grass catcher on steep slopesProduct Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesModel NUMBERHD145H42G Serial Number Date of PurchaseAdjustments BatteryMower Adjustment MowerContents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CAR- TONBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Unpack CartonHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Connect Battery See FigsInstall Seat See Fig Adjust seat before tightening adjustment boltAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Check Brake SystemCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessBattery Reverse Forward Fast UnlockedLock Locked Reverse Neutral High LOW Hydro Models onlyKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Operate Mower See FigTo Transport See Figs Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level See FigADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionLubrication Chart Service DatesGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEBattery TractorBrake Operation TiresEngine BeltsTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidClean AIR Screen See a Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditionsAIR Filter See a Engine OIL Filter See BCleaning MufflerSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingRaise mower to its highest position To Adjust Brake See Fig Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig Block up axle securelyTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig 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 SettingTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Because of THIS,Tractor - Model Number HD145H42G ElectricalKEY Part Description Harness Eng B&S 14 OHV DualChassis and Enclosures 159530 Chassis Wldmt 140356 Drawbar Stretch 17490612 7418051274780616 19131312Drive 140607 Steering Assembly 140044 1927201610040600 124035X Support Shaft 126684XSeat Assembly Wheels and Tires LBD48LSB42 LAO18Engine Muffler Exhaust LT B&S 14HP IC OHV Lift Wire Asm Inner W/Plunger 159460139868 Arm Suspension Rear 3146R Retainer Spring 140302 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24Mower Deck Washer Hard Blade Mower Vented 137729 Screw Hex Thd CutWasher 17/32 x 15/16 x 12 Gauge Transaxle Hydro Gear Model Number 142986 Housing, Lower 150778 75 x 1.25 x20 x 142937 Swashplate, Variable 142965 PinService Notes Service Notes Service Department Canada contactBox Orangeburg, SC 29116 USACUT Only Ride UP and Down HillThis OUT Dotted Lines Slope

161608 specifications

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