Poulan 2001-01 Before Starting The Enigne, To Start Engine, Check Engine Oil Level, Add Gasoline

BEFORE STARTING THE ENIGNE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

•The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If neces- sary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the Mainte- nance section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Mainte- nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

•Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.

•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Move attachment clutch to “DISEN- GAGED” position.

•Move throttle control to choke position. NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.

•Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

•When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position.

•The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below)

•When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature.

•The attachments can also be used during the engine warm-up period.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271470

GROUND DRIVE

KEY	PART		KEY	PART
NO.	NO.	DESCRIPTION	NO.	NO.	DESCRIPTION
1	- - - - - -	Transaxle Dana D4360-139	41	165838	Keeper Belt Idler
		(Order parts from transaxle	42	19131312	Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga
		Manufacturer)	47	127783	Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic
2	146682	Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc	48	154407	Bellcrank Asm. Clutch
3	123666X	Pulley Transaxle 18/20" tires	49	123205X	Retainer Belt Style Spring
4	12000028	Ring Retainer # 5100-62	50	74760624	Bolt Hex Hd 3/8-16unc x1-1/2
5	121520X	Strap Torque 30 Degrees	51	73680600	Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC
6	17060512	Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4	52	73680500	Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18
7	162240	Bracket Saddle Shift T/a	53	105710X	Link Clutch 7 66
8	131679	Rod Shf Sdl LY/YT Str Blk	55	105709X	Spring Return Clutch 6 75
10	76020416	Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 Cad	56	74760620	Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1-1/4
11	105701X	Washer Plate 388 Sq Hole	57	160855	V-Belt Gd Drive 9530
12	19151216	Washer 15/32 x 3/4 x 16ga	59	169691	Keeper Belt Centerspan
13	74550412	Bolt 1/4-28unf Gr8 W/Patch	61	17060612	Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4
14	10040400	Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4	62	8883R	Cover Pedal Blk Round
15	74490544	Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 x Gr. 5	63	140186	Pulley Eng Cl Mech 38deg
18	74780616	Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr. 5	64	71170764	Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr 5
19	73800600	Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc	65	10040700	Washer Lock Hlcl Spr 7/16
21	106933X	Knob Rd 1/2-13 Plstc Thds	66	154778	Keeper Belt Engine FP
22	130804	Rod Brake Blk Zinc 26 840	70	134683	Guide Belt Mower Drive RH
24	73350600	Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc	72	19132012	Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x12 Ga
25	106888X	Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc	74	109502X	Spacer Axle
26	19131016	Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga	75	121749X	Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x16 Ga
27	76020412	Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 Cad	76	12000001	E-ring #5133-75
28	145204	Rod Brake Parking Lt/Yt	77	123583X	Key Square 2 0 x 1845/ 1865
29	71673	Cap Brake Parking	78	121748X	Washer 25/32 x1-5/8 x 16 Ga
30	174973	Bracket Mtg Transaxle	112	19091210	Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga
32	74760512	Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18unc x 3/4	113	127285X	Strap Torque LH LT
34	155071	Shaft Asm Pedal Foot	116	72110610	Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1.25
35	120183X	Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id	150	165850	Bushing Bellcrank GRD Drive
36	19211616	Washer 21/32 x 1 x 16 Ga	151	19133210	Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga.
37	1572H	Pin Roll 3/16 x 1"	170	173898	Keeper Belt Transaxle Gear
38	131494	Pulley Idler Flat	202	72110612	Bolt Carr. Sh 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5
39	74760644	Bolt Fin Hex	NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.
		3/8-16 UNC x 2-3/4 Gr. 5
			inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm
40	4470J	Spacer Split 395 x 59 Bzp

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