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Poulan PRGT2046B TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 36), TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 37), TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 35), TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT SPRING BUSHING

JAM NUT

ATTACHMENT

LIFT SPRING

FIG. 34

CLAMP SCREW

FIG. 37

FIG. 36

SWIVEL CLAMP

SCREW

STOP

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 36)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move throttle control lever to

fast position.

•Check that swivel is against stop. If it is not, loosen

cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is

against stop. Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 37)

The choke control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move choke control (located on

dash panel) to full choke position.

•Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air

cleaner.

FIG. 35

HOOD HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY(See Fig. 35)

•Raise hood.

•Unsnap headlight wire connector.

•Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward

engine and lift off of tractor.

•To replace, reverse above procedure.

•Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp

screw and move choke cable until choke is completely

closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely.

•Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not

operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take

your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or

adjustment.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage

may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE

THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED

HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND

EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS.

Contents

Main PRGT2046B I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION straight gradual SAFETY RULES down Never Do not III. CHILDREN SAFETY RULES WARNING PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES T ABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS OF HARDW ARE PACK Steering Wheel Seat Mower Gauge Wheels TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1) ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 4) INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section, for location and function of controls) TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, for location and function of con- trols) ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 6) TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING (See Fig. 5) TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 7 and 8) CHECKLIST WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: P 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. 9) TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 9) TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 9) TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 9) TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 11) TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO TRANSPORT TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 10) MOWING TIPS ADD GASOLINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL MULCHING MOWING TIPS T R A C T 0 R MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICE DATES E N G I N E GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USE LUBRICATION CHART BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 14) TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 15) BRAKE OPERATION TIRES OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM V-BELTS TRANSAXLE COOLING CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 16) CLEAN AIR SCREEN LUBRICATION CLEANING CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS AIR FILTER (See Fig. 18) TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 20) TO INSTALL MOWER TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25) TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See Fig. 26) TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 27) TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28) SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 36) TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 37) TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 35) TO ADJUST CARBURETOR STORAGE BATTERY FUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OIL CYLINDER(S) TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION SCHEMATIC NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS IGNITION SWITCH RELAY Page ELECTRICAL Page CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES Page GROUND DRIVE Page STEERING ASSEMBLY ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER KIT ENGINE SEAT ASSEMBLY DECALS WHEELS & TIRES Page LIFT ASSEMBLY Page MOWER DECK Page TRANSAXLE Page Page LIMITED WARRANTY SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION PAR TS AND SERVICE FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: NOTE: