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Poulan 178097 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY, TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON, BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

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ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard

wrench sizes are listed.

(1) 9/16" wrench Pliers

(2) 1/2" wrenches Tire pressure gauge

Utility knife

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.

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.

FIG. 1

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROMSKID

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.

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO

18-22 FT. LBS TORQUE.

•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.

5/16 LOCKNUT

LOWER

STEERING

SHAFT

STEERING

BOOT

EXTENSION SHAFT

5/16 HEX BOLT

STEERING

WHEEL

INSERT

ADAPTER

3/8 HEX BOLT

3/8 LOCK WASHER

LARGE FLAT

WASHER

TABS

TAB

SLOTS

Contents

Main I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION straight gradual SAFETY RULES down Never Do not III. CHILDREN TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Keys Slope Sheet Seat TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1) HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2) INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) CHECKLIST WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK DECK LEVELNESS CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS P KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 5) TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 5) TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 5) HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 5) TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7) TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO TRANSPORT BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 6) MOWING TIPS TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) ADD GASOLINE T R A C T 0 R MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USE LUBRICATION CHART BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 9) TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 10) BRAKE OPERATION TIRES OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM LUBRICATION V-BELTS TRANSAXLE COOLING BATTERY AIR FILTER (See Fig. 14) CLEAN AIR SCREEN ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 13) MUFFLER SPARK PLUGS IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 15) CLEANING TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 16) TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 16) 20 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 21) TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 22) TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 24) TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 26 and 27) INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS TO REPLACE FUSE TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 28) TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO ADJUST CARBURETOR TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 29) STORAGE BATTERY FUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OIL CYLINDER(S) TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION SCHEMATIC Page ELECTRICAL Page CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES Page DRIVE Page STEERING ASSEMBLY ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester ENGINE SEAT ASSEMBLY WHEELS & TIRES DECALS Page MOWER LIFT TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO14542C MOWER DECK Page LIMITED WARRANTY SERSER T WW H POLICY WW WARRANTYARRANTY ARRANTYARRANTY ARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION