Model NO. PO16542B | Poulan 183188 instruction

MODEL NO. PO16542B

16.5HP 42 Inch

Lawn Tractor

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183188 3.22.02 TR PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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Poulan 183188 manual Model NO. PO16542B

Contents

Model NO. PO16542B IV. Service Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety Rules Table of Contents Steering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsKeys Slope Sheet Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CAR- TON Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Install Seat See Fig Check Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake System Operation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills Before Starting the EngineTo Transport Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments ADD Gasoline Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig Service Dates Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities General Recommendations Brake Operation TractorTires Operator Presence System Engine BatteryBelts Transaxle Cooling To Service PRE-CLEANER Clean AIR ScreenTo Service Cartridge Engine Cooling Fins See Fig Muffler CleaningSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower Housing Belt Installation To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Replacing Battery See Figs To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Attach Jumper Cables To Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust CarburetorInterlocks and Relays To Replace Fuse Other StorageFuel System Engine OIL Problem Cause Correction Troubleshooting Points When operator leaves Tractor - Model Number PO16542B, Product no 56 Schematic Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Saddle Slkscr Flat Lt 6 Sp Drive Transaxle Peerless Model 206-545C Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Engine 148315 Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires Decals Mower Lift 159460 Mower Deck Repair Parts Service Notes Limited Warranty C U M SEH Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation