Service And Adjustments, Engine | Poulan 178497 instruction

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 35)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 35)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position.

•Check that swivel is against stop. If it is not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against stop. Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 36)

The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position.

•Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner.

•Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely.

•Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE T H E F A C T O R Y H I G H S P E E D S E T T I N G C A N B E DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR N E A R E S T A U T H O R I Z E D S E R V I C E C E N T E R / DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND E X P E R I E N C E T O M A K E A N Y N E C E S S A R Y ADJUSTMENTS.

STOP

SWIVELCLAMP SCREW

FIG. 35

CLAMP SCREW

FIG. 36

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Poulan 178497 Service And Adjustments, Engine, TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig, TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See Fig

Contents

LAWN TRACTOR MODELIMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers SAFETY RULESIV. SERVICE I. GENERAL OPERATION Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE OF CONTENTSPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gauge Wheel UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel Seat HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON INSTALL SEAT See Fig ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS AND BRACKETS TO MOWER DECK See Fig INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT See Figs. 6 and TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER See Fig CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS CHECKLISTCHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS OPERATION MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor KNOW YOUR TRACTORHEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower height TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See FigTO OPERATE MOWER See Figs. 7 and TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 7 and ADD GASOLINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL TO START ENGINE See Fig MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART ¡CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BRAKE OPERATION TRACTORBATTERY TIRES CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS ENGINECLEAN AIR SCREEN V-BELTS MUFFLER CLEANINGAIR FILTER See Fig SPARK PLUGS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO INSTALL MOWER TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH See FigReinstall mower TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See FigTRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See FigREPLACING BATTERY See Fig TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING See FigTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS TO ADJUST CARBURETOR TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See FigTO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See Fig FUEL SYSTEM STORAGEOTHER ENGINE OIL CAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CORRECTION Engine continues to run SERVICE NOTES TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50D SCHEMATIC REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES GROUND DRIVE GROUND DRIVE 37,39 STEERING ASSEMBLY2015 38,40 Adapter, Wheel Steering 6962 ENGINESPARK ARRESTER KIT Screw Hex Hd Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4 SEAT ASSEMBLY LIFT ASSEMBLY MOWER DECK Washer, Hard Blade Mower Vented PART DECALSWHEELS & TIRES SERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES LIMITED WARRANTY SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION PARTS AND SERVICE FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS