Poulan PRO 192362 - Manuals

7 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Seat (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Adapter (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Hex nut 1/2-20 (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extensio...

8 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you as sem ble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as nec es sary to in sure proper ...

9 02114 TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion section for location and function of con trols) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise at tach ment lift lever to its highest po- si tion. 2. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake ped al. 3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) po si tion....

10 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were over in -fl ated at the factory for shipping pur pos es. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL ...

11 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FOR...

12 02802 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the safety s...

13 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height.• Grasp lift lever.• Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. The cutting height range is ap prox i- mate ly 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the ...

14 02 66 1 AttachemntLift LeverHigh Position Attachment Clutch Switch “Engaged” Position “Disengaged” Position Low Position Defl ector Shield TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift control. • When pushing or towing your trac tor, be sure gearshift lever is in...

15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH -MENTS Tow only the attachments that are rec om -mend ed by and comply with spec i fi ca tions of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when tow ing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause ...

16 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments sec tion of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming. • Drive so that clippings are dis charged onto the area that has already bee...

17 MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals FILL IN D...

18 01202 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- form ing any main te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the S...

19 V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if neces-sary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling. TEMPERATURE RA...

20 00667 Fuel Filter Clamp Clamp IN-LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel fi lter should be replaced once each season. If fuel fi lter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bu -re tor, re place ment is re quired.1. With engine cool, remove fi lter and plug fuel line sec tions. 2. Place new fuel fi lt...

21 00598 Ground Line Bottom edge of mower to ground 01553 Suspension Arm Lift Link Adjustment Nut 01268 Bottom edge of mower to ground A A FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to side. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links e...

22 With parking brake “Engaged” 1-1/2" 00238 Jam Nut Operating Arm Nut “A” TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est ge...

23 00663 Retaining Ring Washers Square Key(Rear Wheel Only) Axle Cover FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If dam age has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/de part ment. TO ...

24 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood.2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. 4. Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to...

25 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac-tor will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before s...

26 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in properly. Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air fi lter. 5. Clean/...

27 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Loss of power 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and 3. Clean un der side of mower (continued) trash under mower. housing. 4. Dirty air fi lter. 4. Clean/replace air fi lter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or cha...

15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater ...