Table of Contents | Poulan 96042004100 guide

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity	3 Gallons
and type:	Unleaded Regular

Oil Type (API-SG-SL):	SAE 30 (above 32°F)
	SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
Oil Capacity:	W/ Filter:	64 oz
	W/O Filter:	60 oz
Spark Plug:	Champion QC12YC
(Gap: .040")
Ground Speed (MPH):	Forward:	0 – 5.5
	Reverse:	0 – 2.4
Charging System:	3 AMPS Battery
	5 AMPS Headlights
Battery:	AMP/HR:	35
	MIN. CCA:	230
Case Size:	U1R
Blade Bolt Torque:	45-55FT. LBS.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized servicecenter/ department We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- age” sections of this owner’s manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest-covered,brush-coveredorgrass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES	2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS	4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES	4
ASSEMBLY	5
OPERATION	7
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	14

MAINTENANCE	14
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS	18
STORAGE	24
TROUBLESHOOTING	25
WARRANTY	27

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Poulan 96042004100 manual Table of Contents

Contents

PB22TH42YT Model Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope Operation III. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Assembly Unassembled PartsTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack Carton Check Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake System Operation Know Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS on Position HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking BRAKESee FigStopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To USE Cruise Control -J See Fig Before Starting the Engine Reverse Operation System ROSTo Transport See Figs To Operate on Hills ADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing Tips Maintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Schedule Battery TractorBrake Operation Tires Engine Cleaning Engine OIL FilterMuffler Spark Plugs To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower Belt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Attach Jumper Cables To Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight Bulb Storage OtherFuel System Engine OIL Troubleshooting Points Problem Cause Correction Engine dies when Limited Warranty Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Degrés MAX Dentretien Remarques Limitée Garantie Dépannage DE Guide Connexions les et interrupteurs les câblage, le Vérifiez Lame de mandrin le Remplacez Tordu est lame de mandrin Un Entreposage Starter DU Commande LA Régler Pour GAZ DES CommandeReglages ET Revision Carburateur LE Régler Pour Fig la Voir Tionsraparé LES Pour Roues LES Enlever Pour Avant Roue LA DE PINCEMENT/CARROSSAGE29 .FIG 28 .FIG Réglages ET Révision Fig la Voir D’ENTRAÎNEMENT Courroie LA Remplacer PourFIG LA Voir Tondeuse DE Lame DE Mentnetraî Tondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster Pour 25 .FIG24 .FIG 23 .FIG 20 .FIG 21 .FIG 19 .FIG18 .FIG Courroie LA ET Tondeuse LA Installer Fig VoirTondeuse LA Enlever Pour 17.FIG Entretien Fig la Voir’ALLUMAGE Bougie Moteur DE D’HUILE Filtre AIR À Filtre ’AIR Tamis LE NettoyerSionmistrans LA DE Moteur Fluide Transmission LA DE Refroidissement Fig la Voir Lame LA Enlever EN Fonctionnement DE Système ET Lubrification DE Tableau Utilisation Chaque Avant Avant ET Réinstallation LA Après Purgée Être UtilisationTransmission LA Purger 12 .FIG E T O M O P’ESSENCE Réservoir LE Remplir Moteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE Vérifier 11 et 3 .Fig les Voir Accessoires Autres ET Charrettes DES Remorquer PourMAR EN Fonctionnement DE Système Tondeuse LA Utiliser Pour VitessDE Régulateur LE Utiliser Comment Fig la GAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser Pour E L G N a R T É LS I L I T U Fig la Voir Mentnetionsta DE Frein LE Engager Pour Froid moteur un démarrer de permet Détrangleur Commande ’EMBRAYAGE Montage Desmancom des tionfonc la etTionsec la Voir Conduisant LE EN Telet PA LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer Pour Toncar DU Tracteur LE Sortir Pour Montées NON PiécesR E T T a B I F I R É Sommaire Général Entretien Tracteurs des sécurité touteEn l’utilisation pour Conseils ’ESSENCE DE Sûre Manipulation LES Dans Fonctionnement PentesTracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour Conseils AUX Imprimé