ASSEMBLY

SEAT

SHOULDER

BOLT

 

SEAT PAN

 

FLAT WASHER

 

LOCK WASHER

 

 

02465

ADJUSTMENT

 

BOLT

 

FIG. 2

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3)

Lift seat pan to raised position.

If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual for charging instructions).

SEAT PAN

LABEL

TERMINAL

TERMINAL

FIG. 3

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- eration section for location and function of controls)

Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

Roll tractor forward off skid.

Remove banding holding defl ector shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- eration section for location and function of controls)

WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com- pleted.

Check engine oil level and fi ll fuel tank with gasoline.

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

Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

Start the engine.After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position.

Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.

Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid.

Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position.

Turn ignition key to “OFF” position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

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Poulan PD15538LT manual Check Battery See Fig

PD15538LT specifications

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