Poulan 195854 Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness, Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts

		ASSEMBLY
		LOCK BRACKET	FRONT
		ELECTRIC
BELT TENSION ROD			SUSPENSION
		CLUTCH PULLEY
			BRACKETS
(DISENGAGED POSITION)				FRONT
		FRONT
			DOUBLE LOOP	PLATE
CHASSIS		MOWER		ASSEMBLY
		BRACKET	RETAINER
BRACKET			SPRING
GAUGE				SINGLE
WHEEL
				LOOP
				RETAINER
			FLANGED PIN	SPRINGS
DOUBLE LOOP
RETAINER SPRING
	ANTI-SWAY
	BAR			DEFLECTOR
USE PLIERS FOR				SHIELD
RETAINER SPRINGS		SUSPENSION
		ARMS
		DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER
		SPRING (OUTWARD POINTING
LOOP UP		DECK PINS)

FIG. 6

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 DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING”in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

✓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.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

✓Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in “transmission engaged” position (see “TO TRANS- PORT” in the Operation section of this manual).

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM		✓ Engine oil is at proper level.
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that		✓ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”		gasoline.
in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.		✓ Become familiar with all controls, their location and
✓CHECKLIST		function. Operate them before you start the engine.
		✓ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE		✓ Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op-
WISH TO ASSURE THATYOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER-		eration System (ROS) are working properly (See the
FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY		Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).
		✓ It is important to purge the transmission before oper-
PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:		ating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper start-
		ing and transmission purging instructions (See “TO
✓ All assembly instructions have been completed.
		START ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in
✓ No remaining loose parts in carton.	9	the Operation section of this manual).