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Poulan 183048 TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 29), TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB, INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS, TO REPLACE FUSE, TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 28), TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 30)

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CLAMP SCREW

FIG. 30

FIG. 29

SWIVEL CLAMP

SCREW

STOP

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 29)

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.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely

back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

• Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run

poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair

Parts section.

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

FIG. 28

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse

holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY(See Fig. 28)

• Raise hood.

• Unsnap headlight wire connector.

• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward

engine and lift off of tractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedures.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 30)

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.

Contents

Main PR20PH42STB Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers SAFETY RULES down Never Do not straight SAFETY RULES WARNING PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES UNASSEMBLED PARTS TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2) INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section for location and function of con- trols) TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 4) TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS CHECKLIST WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: P KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 6) TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 6) TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 6) HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6) STOPPING (See Fig. 6) TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 6) TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 5 and 9) TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS T R A C T 0 R MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USE BRAKE OPERATION TIRES OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM BLADE CARE BATTERY CLEAN AIR SCREEN TRANSAXLE COOLING TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS AIR FILTER (See Fig. 15) MUFFLER SPARK PLUGS ENGINE OIL FILTER CLEANING IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 16) TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 17) TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 17) TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 22) TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 23) TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 25) TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 26) REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 27) TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 29) TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS TO REPLACE FUSE TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 28) TO ADJUST CARBURETOR STORAGE BATTERY FUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OIL CYLINDER(S) TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION SCHEMATIC NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS RELAY PTO SWITCH Page ELECTRICAL Page CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES Page DRIVE Page STEERING ASSEMBLY ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester SEAT ASSEMBLY WHEELS & TIRES DECALS MOWER LIFT TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER PR20PH42STB MOWER DECK 105 104 102 Page Page Page LIMITED WARRANTY SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION PARTS AND SERVICE FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: NOTE: