Poulan 96012006902 CHECKLIST

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ASSEMBLY

✓CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE

WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER-

FOR MANCE AND SAT IS FAC TION FROM THIS QUALITY

PROD UCT.

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 con nec tions are still secure

and wires are properly clamped.

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.

✓ Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op-

eration System (ROS) are working properly (See the

Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).

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 on tires.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop-

erly 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 and

mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments

sec tion 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 operating properly. See “TO CHECK BRAKE”

in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

Contents

Main MODEL: PO17542LT I. GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers WARNING II. SLOPE OPERATION SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN IV. TOWING V. SERVICE TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR TON UNPACK CARTON BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1) TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and func tion of con trols) TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion sec tion for lo ca tion and func tion of con trols) CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3) CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK DECK LEVELNESS CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Page KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 5) STOPPING (See Fig. 5) TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 5) TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 5) TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO TRANSPORT TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH - MENTS TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL MOWING TIPS LUBRICATION CHART T R A C T 0 R MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICE DATES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USE TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 9) BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 8) BATTERY V-BELTS TRANSAXLE COOLING LUBRICATION CLEANING IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 12) AIR FILTER MUFFLER SPARK PLUGS TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 13) TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 13) TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 18) TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 20) TO CHECK BRAKE TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 22) TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 23) TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU TRAL- ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 21) REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 24 and 25) TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 26) TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE STORAGE BATTERY FUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OIL CYLINDER(S) TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION LIMITED WARRANTY Page SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION PARTS AND SERVICE NOTE: LENTRETIEN ET LES PICES DE RE CHANGE Page Page GARANTIE LIMITE GUIDE DE DPANNAGE PROBLME CAUSE CORRECTION GUIDE DE DPANNAGE PROBLME CAUSE CORRECTION 24 INFORMATION SUPPLMENTAIRE CYLINDRE(S) ENTREPOSAGE 23 FIG. 24 CALANDRE (Voir la Fig. 26) POUR ENLEVER LE CAPOT ET LA (Voir les Fig. 24 et 25) 22 R PA RA TIONS (Voir la Fig. 22) PRO C DU RES - POUR ENLEVER LES CBLES, RENVERSEZ LES POUR ATTACHER LES CBLES DE DMARRAGE - 21 INSTALLER LA COURROIE - POUR ENLEVEZ LA COURROIE - (Voir la Fig. 20) DEN TRA NE MENT DE TRANSMISSION 20 (Voir les Fig. 16 et 17) A (Voir les Fig. 14 et 15) RGLAGE D'UN CT L'AUTRE REVISION ET REGLAGES TRACTEUR FIG. 13 18 BOUGIE DALLUMAGE SILENCIEUX NETTOYAGE FILTRE AIR 17 LUBRIFICATION COURROIES TRAPZODALES (Voir les Figs. 10 et 11) - POUR CHANGER LHUILE DE MOTEUR 16 AFFILER LA LAME (Voir la Fig. 9) FIG. 8 ENLEVER LA LAME (Voir la Fig. 8) ENTRETIEN DES LAMES LES RECOMMANDATIONS e AVANT CHAQUE UTILISATION GNRALES d 14 FIG. 7 CONSEILS DE TONTE 13 AVANT DE DMARRER LE MOTEUR DMARRAGE PAR TEMPS FROID ( 50F et moins) VRIFIER LE NIVEAU DHUILE DU MOTEUR DMARRAGE PAR TEMPS CHAUD ( 50F et plus) REMPLIR LE RSERVOIR DESSENCE 12 AUTRES ACCESSOIRES FONCTIONNEMENT EN MARCHE ARRIRE (Voir la Fig. 6) POUR UTILISER LA TONDEUSE COMMENT UTILISER VOTRE LA TON DEU SE (Voir la Fig. 5) STA TION NE MENT (Voir la Fig. 5) POUR ENGAGER LE FREIN DE TRAC TEUR CONNAISSEZ VOTRE TRACTEUR attachement actionn tandis qu lenvers. AVANT DUTILISER VOTRE TRACTEUR, LISEZ CE MANUEL ET LES RGLES DE SCURIT tionnement de la plate-forme de faucheuse ou de tout autre LOPRATEUR (ROS) POSITION "ON" - Permet le fonc- Page 8 (ROS) fonctionnent correctement (Cf. les chapitres VRIFIER LE SYSTME DE FREIN EN PLACE LISTE DE CONTRLE Fonctionnement et Entretien de ce manuel). 7 FIG. 2 et la fonc tion des com man des.) fonc tion ne ment pour connatre l'em pla ce ment PALETTE EN LE CONDUISANT (Voir la sec tion LES OUTILS EXIGS POUR LE FIG. 1 DE DIRECTION ASSEMBLER LARBRE DE RALLONGE ET LE MAN CHON (Voir la Fig. 1) PIEZAS SIN MONTAR RGLES DE SCURIT .............................................2-3 UTILISATION ............................................................9-14 GUIDE DE DPANNAGE .......................................25-26 ENTREPOSAGE ..........................................................24 SOMMAIRE RESPONSABILITS DU CLIENT SPCIFICATIONS DE PRODUIT 3 MANIPULATION SRE DE LESSENCE RGLES DE SCURIT V. ENTRETIEN IV. REMORQUAGE III. ENFANTS 2 AVERTISSEMENT: I. FONCTIONNEMENT GNRAL PENTES II. FONCTIONNEMENT DANS LES Conseils pour lutilisation en toute scurit des tracteurs PO17542LT MODLE: