PO17542LT

IMPORTANT MANUAL

Do Not Throw Away

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

MODEL:

LAWN TRACTOR

WARNING:

Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website: www.poulan.com

433473 01.21.10 BAD

Printed in the U.S.A.

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Poulan 433473, 96012010700 manual PO17542LT

Contents

PO17542LT Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope Operation III. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Steering Wheel Unassembled PartsSeat Keys Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from Skid Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Deck LevelnessCheck Brake System Check Tire Pressure Operation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills Reverse Operation System ROSTo Transport Towing Carts and Other Attachments Check Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See Fig Mowing Tips General Recommendations Maintenance Tractor BatteryBlade Care Blade Removal See Fig Engine Transaxle MaintenanceBelts Lubrication Clean AIR Screen CleaningAIR Filter Muffler To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower Housing To Check Brake To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight Bulb Other StorageFuel System Engine OIL Troubleshooting Points Excessive Service Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Limited Warranty