Poulan 183048 CHECKLIST

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for

shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for

best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled.

See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower

drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts

are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see

that the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST

BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

ASSEMBLY

CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE

THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM

THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

All assembly instructions have been completed.

No remaining loose parts in carton.

Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps).

Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,

the tires were overinflated at the factory).

Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/

front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be

properly inflated for leveling).

Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure

and wires are properly clamped.

Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in

drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:

Engine oil is at proper level.

Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline.

Become familiar with all controls - their location and

function. Operate them before you start the engine.

Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

It is important to purge the transmission before operat-

ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting

and transmission purging instructions (See “TO START

ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in the Op-

eration section of this manual).

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: