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FIG. 2

ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.  Stan dard 

wrench sizes are listed.
(1)  3/4" wrench  

Pliers

(1)  1/2" wrench  

Tire pressure gauge

   Utility 

knife

When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means 

when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the 

steer ing wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR  FROM    

CAR TON

UNPACK CARTON

•  Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons  

from carton.

•  Cut along dashed lines on all four panels of carton. 

Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

•  Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and 

remove.

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.  

To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.  Use 

the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

FIG. 1

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM 

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

•  Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft.  
•  Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and 

push down to secure.

LOWER

STEERING 

SHAFT

STEERING 

BOOT

EXTENSION 

SHAFT

5/16 HEX 

BOLT

STEERING 

WHEEL

INSERT

ADAPTER

LARGE FLAT 

WASHER

5/16 LOCK 

WASHER

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.
• 

Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer 

se cur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for 

as sem bly of seat to tractor.

• 

Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack-

ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

•   Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is 

positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

• 

Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and 

pull seat towards rear of tractor.

•  Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment 

bolt, lockwasher and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

• 

Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which 

allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•  Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
•  Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.

ADJUSTMENT 

BOLT

LOCK WASHER

24

66

02465

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER 

BOLT

FLAT WASHER

SEAT

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

• 

Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing 

straight forward.

•  Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel 

and slide adapter onto steer ing shaft ex ten sion.

•  Position steering wheel so cross bars are hor i zon tal 

(left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapt er.

• 

Assemble large flat washer, 5/16 lock washer, 5/16 hex 

bolt and tighten se cure ly.

• 

Snap steering wheel insert into center of steer ing wheel.

• 

Remove protective materials from trac tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT:  

CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN 

SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO 

ROLL OFF SKID.

Summary of Contents for 96012008600

Page 1: ...OTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website www poulan com WARNING Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury IMPORTANT MANUAL Do No...

Page 2: ...brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the grass c...

Page 3: ...ed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment On slopes the...

Page 4: ...ered 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 or...

Page 5: ...Wheel 1 Washer Seat 1 Seat Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Hex Bolt 1 Hex Bolt 1 5 16 Lock Washer 1 Large Flat...

Page 6: ...seat before tightening adjustment bolt Remove adjustment bolt lock washer and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor Pivotseatupwardandremovefromt...

Page 7: ...erify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Afteryoulearnhowtooperateyourtractor checktoseethat the brake is operating properly See TO CHECK BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments secti...

Page 8: ...ntify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING in...

Page 9: ...the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position LI...

Page 10: ...ON SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN OFF WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD FIG 5 PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION MOTION CONTROL LEVER THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL IGNITION KEY DISENGAGED POSITION...

Page 11: ...with the attachment engaged Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM Move motion control lever to neutral position Withenginerunning turnignitionkeycounterc...

Page 12: ...throttle control back to the choke position and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast position The attachments and ground drive can now be...

Page 13: ...engage clutch brake pedal CAUTION At any time during step 4 there may be movement of the drive wheels Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five 5 seconds Move lever to full...

Page 14: ..._sch tractore ROS e BEFORE EACH USE EVERY 8 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS EVERY 50 HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS EVERY SEASON BEFORE STORAGE Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Check Battery Level Check Tire Press...

Page 15: ...bent or damaged blades CAUTION Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of yourtractor Usingabladenotapproved by the manufacturer of your tractor is hazardous could damage your tract...

Page 16: ...t the factory and fluid mainte nance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department MUFFLER...

Page 17: ...e or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 12 The fuel filte...

Page 18: ...from chassis bracket by re moving retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise li...

Page 19: ...nt nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Threefullturnsofadjustmentnutwillchangemower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting FRON...

Page 20: ...ransmission require removal for service or replacement itshouldbepurgedafterreinstallationandbe fore operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual FIG 20 ADJUSTM...

Page 21: ...able on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center department NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due...

Page 22: ...agram in the Repair Parts section FIG 24 KEPS NUT HEX BOLT POSITIVE RED CABLE NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE TERMINAL COVER 01536 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR HOOD ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The thrott...

Page 23: ...ENTIALFUELSYSTEMPARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWH...

Page 24: ...gnition switch 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department E...

Page 25: ...pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing...

Page 26: ...s used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and main...

Page 27: ...never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page a...

Page 28: ...28 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 29: ...29 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 30: ...I D Number b Description of part For Techical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 For a Parts Manual go to our website www poulan com support asp NOTE HOP provides parts and service through its authorized...

Page 31: ...tance technique appelez 1 800 829 5886 Pour un manuel de pi ces allez notre site web www poulan com support asp N B HOP assure la distribution des pi ces de rechange et l entretien de ses pro du its p...

Page 32: ...e quatre vingt dix 90 jours compter de la date d achat initiale 5 Cette garantie ne s applique qu aux produits correctement mont s r gl s utilis s et entretenus conform ment aux ins tructions donn es...

Page 33: ...28 NOTES D ENTRETIEN...

Page 34: ...N DES PENTES AFIN D AM LIORER LA S CURIT D UTILISATION TONDEZ LES PENTES EN MONTANT OU EN DESCENDANT MAIS JAMAIS EN TRAVERS 15 DEGR S MAX P L I E Z S U I V A N T L E S P O I N T I L L S C E C I E S T...

Page 35: ...lacez la lame ou affilez la Serrez le boulon de lame 7 II y a une accumulation d herbe de feuilles et 7 Nettoyez dessous du bo tier de tondeuse de d bris sous la tondeuse 8 La courroie d entra nement...

Page 36: ...marreur est d fectueux 8 V rifiez remplacez le sol no de ou le d marreur 9 L interrupteur qui d tecte la pr sence du conduc 9 Contactez un centre d entretien autoris teur est d fectueux II y a un d c...

Page 37: ...ESSENCE OU LE R SERVOIR D ESSENCE PENDANT L ENTREPOSAGE L EXP RIENCE D MONTRE QUE LES CARBURANTS QUI SONT M LANG S AVEC DE L ALCOOL THANOL OU M THANOL ET PARFOIS APPEL S GASOHOL PEUVENT ATTIRER L HUM...

Page 38: ...le ta bleau de bord POUR ENLEVER LE CAPOT ET LA CALANDRE Voir la Fig 25 Soulevez le capot D branchez le connecteur des c bles des phares Placez vous au devant le tracteur Empoignez le capot et les pa...

Page 39: ...N SYST ME DE 12 VOLTS L AUTRE V HICULE DOIT AUSSI AVOIR UN SYST ME DE 12 VOLTS N UTILISEZ PAS LA BATTERIE DU TRACTEUR POUR D MARRER LES AUTRES V HICULES POUR ATTACHER LES C BLES DE D MARRAGE Branchez...

Page 40: ...refroidissement de transmission et sur la poulie d entr e Glissez la courrie dans la guide de l cartement central Tirez la courroie vers l avant du tracteur et roulez la autour de la cannelure sup rie...

Page 41: ...ge d un c t l autre FIG 17 FIG 14 BRAS DE SUSPENSION CROU DE REGLAGE DU RACCORD DE LEVAGE FIG 15 A A FOND DU BORD FOND DU BORD LIGNE DE TERRE Soulevez la tondeuse la position la plus haute mi chemin d...

Page 42: ...chez la barre antiroulis du support du ch ssis en levant le ressort de retenue D tachez les bras de suspension des supports du carter arri re en enlevant les ressorts de retenue D tachez les raccords...

Page 43: ...ou de la transmission ceci abr gera la dur e de vie de votre tracteur Utiliser de l air compress ou une souffleuse feuilles pour enlever le gazon les feuilles ainsi que les d bris de votre tracteur et...

Page 44: ...uile bas MOTEUR LUBRIFICATION Utilisez seulement l huile d tergente de qualit sup rieure de classification API SG SL Choi sis sez le degr e de viscosit SAE de l huile selon la tem p ra tu re d utilisa...

Page 45: ...te r parez le imm diatement Le moteur ne d marre pas sauf si la p dale d embrayage frein est appuy e fond est la commande de l embrayage de l accessoire est d gag e V RIFIEZ PR SENCE DE L OP RATEUR Si...

Page 46: ...nge air essence correct et ainsi permet votre moteur de mar cher mieux et de durer plus longtemps AVANT CHAQUE UTILISATION V rifiez le niveau d huile de moteur V rifiez le fonctionnement du syst me de...

Page 47: ...e superficie nivel e libre de tout objet et ouverte avec le moteur couper et le frein de stationnement mis en place D brayez la transmission en mettant la commande de la roue libre dans la position de...

Page 48: ...e engag e Asseyez vous sur le si ge enfoncez la p dale d em braya ge frein et ngagez le frein de stationnement Mettez le levier de commande de d placement la position point mort N D placez l embrayage...

Page 49: ...ent en marche arri re ROS Si l op rateur tente de circuler en marche arri re avec l embrayage de l accessoire engag il provoquera l arr t du moteur moins que la clef d allumage soit plac e dans la pos...

Page 50: ...gaz d chap pe ment d un moteur chaud peunent causer des dom ma ges au gazon Pour viter les dommages coupez toujours le moteur quand vous arr tez le tracteur sur le gazon ATTENTION Arr tez toujours le...

Page 51: ...moteur LEVIER DE COMMANDE DE D PLACEMENT permet la s lec tion de la vitesse et la direction du tracteur LEVIER D EMBRAYAGE D ACCESSOIRE est utilis pour en gager les lames de tondeuse ou les autres ac...

Page 52: ...qui peuvent avoir pour r sultats la mort de s rieuses blessures et ou endommager votre propri t DANGER indique un risque qui s il n est pas vit aura comme cons quence la mort ou des blessures s rieuse...

Page 53: ...les com man des Assurez vous que le syst me de frein fonctionne sans ris que V rifiez si le Syst me de pr sence de l op rateur et le Syst me de fonctionnement en marche arri re ROS fonctionnent correc...

Page 54: ...nt sur le gros orifice fendu du fond Poussez sur le si ge pour accrocher le boulon paulement dans le trou oblong et tirez le si ge vers l arri re du tracteur Pivotez le si ge et le fond vers l avant e...

Page 55: ...LETTE FIXER LE VOLANT DE DI REC TION Voir la Fig 2 ASSEMBLER L ARBRE DE RALLONGE ET LE MAN CHON DE DIRECTION Glissez l arbre de rallonge sur l arbre de direction inf rieur Mettez les pattes du manchon...

Page 56: ...ON MONT ES Volant de direction Adaptateur Manchon de direction Rondelle Insert du volant de direction 1 Boulon 1 Boulon Serrure Rondelle Arbre de rallonge 1 Rondelle 1 Si ge 2 Cl s Guide pente 1 Tube...

Page 57: ...ouvez pas r sou dre con tac tez le centre d entretien autoris le plus proche Vous y trouverez des techniciens qualifi s quip s des outils ap pro pri s pour faire l entretien et la r paration de ce tra...

Page 58: ...fin de l op ration de remplissage N utilisez pas de dispositif de verrouillage de la buse ouverte Si du carburant tombe sur vos v tements changez les im m diatement Ne faites jamais d border le r ser...

Page 59: ...ant de nettoyer la machine ou d enlever le ramasse herbe ou de lib rer la protection de l vacuation Ne faites marcher la machine que le jour ou la lumi re artificielle Ne faites pas marcher la machine...

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