Poulan PRGT22H50A CHECKLIST

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ASSEMBLY

CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC-

TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE

BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS

QUALITY PRODUCT.

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 connections are still secure

and wires are properly clamped.

✓Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in

drive position.

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.

✓It is important to purge the transmission before operating

your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and

transmission purging instructions (See "TO START

ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in Operation

section of 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 in “PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be properly 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, mower

drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and

Adjustments section 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 properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”

in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

Contents

Main MODEL: PRGT22H50A I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION gradual slow SAFETY RULES down Never Do not straight SAFETY RULES WARNING PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel (4) Shoulder Bolt Seat Slope Sheet Keys TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2) TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section, page 11 for location and function of controls) TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 11 for location and function of controls) ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS AND BRACKETS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 4) INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5) INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 6 and 7) CHECKLIST WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS 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. 8) STOPPING (See Fig. 8) TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 8) TO OPERATE MOWER (See Figs. 7 and 8) TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 7 and 11) TO OPERATE ON HILLS TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS T R A C T 0 R MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICE DATES E N G I N E GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART BEFORE EACH USE TIE ROD BALL JOINTS FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ENGINE SPINDLE ZERK FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK BRAKE OPERATION TIRES OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM BLADE CARE BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13) TRANSAXLE COOLING TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID CLEAN AIR SCREEN CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS V-BELTS CLEANING IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18) ENGINE OIL FILTER AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17) TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19) TO INSTALL MOWER TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See Fig. 25) TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26) TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 27) TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 28) TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT FRONT WHEEL CAMBER TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 32) TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 33) TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS TO REPLACE FUSE TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING (See Fig. 34) TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 35) TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 36) TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 37) TO ADJUST CARBURETOR STORAGE BATTERY FUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OIL CYLINDER(S) TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Page 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 LIFT ASSEMBLY Page MOWER DECK DECALS WHEELS & TIRES Page Page Page LIMITED WARRANTY SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION PAR TS AND SERVICE FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: NOTE: