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Poulan 183048 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY, TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON, HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR, BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

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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.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard

wrench sizes are listed.

(1) Tire pressure gauge

(2) 9/16" wrenches (1) Utility knife

(1) 1/2" wrenches (1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet

(1) Pliers

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 FROMCARTON

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.

• Remove mower and packing materials.

• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

• Lift hood to raised position.

• 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.

(See "BATTERY" in CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

section of this manual for charging instructions).

LABEL

FIG. 2

ASSEMBLY

FIG. 1

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTORFROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

• Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering

shaft.

• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straight forward.

• Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.

• Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into

bottom of steering wheel.

• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

(left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.

• Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut

and large flat washer previously removed. 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.

STEERING WHEEL

INSERT

LOCK NUT

LARGE FLAT WASHER

STEERING WHEEL

STEERING

WHEEL EXTENTION

TABS

STEERING

SHAFT

STEERING

SLEEVE

STEERING

WHEEL

ADAPTOR

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: