Poulan 161608 HOW to SET UP Your Tractor, Connect Battery See Figs, Install Seat See Fig

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ASSEMBLY

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3)

CAUTION: Do not short battery ter- minals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connect- ing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.

•Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat pan to raised po- sition.

•Open battery box door.

•Remove terminal protective caps and discard.

•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.

•First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as shown. Tighten securely.

•Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut. Tighten securely.

•Close battery box door.

Open battery box door for:

•Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hardware).

•Inspection for corrosion.

•Testing battery.

•Jumping (if required).

•Periodic charging .

SEAT

PAN

BATTERY

BOX DOOR

FIG. 3

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.

•Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

•Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.

•Assemble adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

•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 bolt securely.

DISCARD TERMINAL

 

PROTECTIVE CAPS

 

 

LOCK

 

WASHER

 

FLAT

 

WASHER

HEX

 

NUT

 

 

HEX

 

BOLT

POSITIVE

NEGATIVE

(RED) CABLE

(BLACK) CABLE

FIG. 2

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

 

FLAT WASHER

ADJUSTMENT

LOCK WASHER

BOLT

 

FIG. 4

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Contents Model NO. HD145H42G Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes Turn off blades when not mowingSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Mow only in daylight or good artificial lightNumber Date of Purchase Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Model NUMBERHD145H42G SerialMower AdjustmentsBattery Mower AdjustmentContents of Hardware Pack Unpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from CAR- TON Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidAdjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt HOW to SET UP Your TractorConnect Battery See Figs Install Seat See FigCheck Deck Levelness Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureHydro Models only Battery Reverse Forward FastUnlocked Lock Locked Reverse Neutral High LOWKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Operate Mower See FigTo Transport See Figs To Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartService Dates General RecommendationsTires BatteryTractor Brake OperationTransaxle Pump Fluid EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingEngine OIL Filter See B Clean AIR Screen See aService air cleaner more often under dusty conditions AIR Filter See aIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Install Mower See FigSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingRaise mower to its highest position To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigBlock up axle securely To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigInterlocks and Relays To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbFinal Setting To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Preliminary SettingTroubleshooting Points OFF Because of THIS, SchematicElectrical Tractor - Model Number HD145H42GHarness Eng B&S 14 OHV Dual KEY Part DescriptionChassis and Enclosures 19131312 159530 Chassis Wldmt 140356 Drawbar Stretch 1749061274180512 74780616Drive 140607 Steering Assembly 124035X Support Shaft 126684X 14004419272016 10040600Seat Assembly LAO18 Wheels and TiresLBD48 LSB42Engine Muffler Exhaust LT B&S 14HP IC OHV Lift 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24 Wire Asm Inner W/Plunger159460 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 3146R Retainer Spring 140302Mower Deck Washer Hard Blade Mower Vented 137729 Screw Hex Thd CutWasher 17/32 x 15/16 x 12 Gauge Transaxle Hydro Gear Model Number 142937 Swashplate, Variable 142965 Pin 142986 Housing, Lower 15077875 x 1.25 x 20 xService Notes Service Notes Orangeburg, SC 29116 USA Service DepartmentCanada contact BoxCUT Only Ride UP and Down HillThis OUT Dotted Lines Slope

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