Poulan Pro PK23H48YT Operator'S Manual Download Page 7

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ASSEMBLY

NOTE: 

You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. 

Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the 
tractor from the skid

.

FIG. 2

FIG. 3

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SEAT PAN

SHOULDER 
BOLT

ADJUSTMENT 
KNOB

FLAT WASHER

SEAT

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID  (See Op-
 er a tion section for location and function of 
con trols)

•      Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever 

to its highest po si tion.

•      Release  parking  brake  by  de press ing clutch/brake 

ped al.

•      Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion dis en gaged 

position" (See “TO TRANS 

PORT” in the Op 

er a tion 

section of this manual).

•      Roll tractor forward off skid.
•      Remove banding holding the defl ector shield up against 

tractor.

TO DRIVE TRAC 

TOR OFF SKID (See Op-

 er a tion section for location and function of 
con trols)

  WARNING:

 Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low 

all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be 
sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in  
front of tractor is clear of other peo ple and objects.
•      Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com-

pleted.

•      Check engine oil level and fi ll fuel tank with gasoline.
•      Place  freewheel  control  in  "trans mis sion en 

gaged" 

po si tion (see "TO TRANSPORT" in Op er a tion section 
of this manual).

•      Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake 

pedal and set the parking brake.

•      Place motion control 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.

•      Release parking brake.
•      Slowly move the mo tion control lever for ward and slowly 

drive tractor off skid.

•      Apply brake to stop trac tor, set park ing brake and place 

motion con trol lever in neutral po si tion.

•      Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the in struc tions that follow.

02173

LABEL

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3)

•      Lift hood 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 "BAT TERY" in Maintenance  section of this manual 
for charging instructions).

Summary of Contents for PK23H48YT

Page 1: ...E PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website www poulan pro com WARNING Read this Manual and follow allWarnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury IMPORTANT MANUA...

Page 2: ...arking 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...

Page 3: ...towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equip ment...

Page 4: ...ions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining...

Page 5: ...3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Wheels 4 Adjusting Bar 4 Retainer Springs double loop 4 Clevis Pins 4 Locknut 3 8 16 4 Shoulder Bolt Gauge Wheels 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Hex nut 1 2 20 Steering Sleeve 1 Front Plat...

Page 6: ...d 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 pa...

Page 7: ...or is clear of other people and objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com pleted Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Place freewheel control in transmission engage...

Page 8: ...e of mower deck Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor IMPORTANT Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves If equipped turn height adjustment knob cou...

Page 9: ...R SPRINGS LOOP UP FRONT MOWER BRACKET BELT TENSION ROD DISENGAGED POSITION LOCK BRACKET FLANGED PIN DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING FIG 6 Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps...

Page 10: ...injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not av...

Page 11: ...e engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off HEIGHTADJUSTMENTKNOB Usedtoadjustthemower cutting height LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT L...

Page 12: ...neutral N position IMPORTANT THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL N POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED ENGINE Move throttle control between half and full speed fast posi...

Page 13: ...e direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS ON position WARNING Backing up with the attachment clutch en gaged while mowing is stro...

Page 14: ...oducts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Transmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slow...

Page 15: ...es NOTE During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system Move motion control lever to neutral N position Shut off engine and set par...

Page 16: ...h ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions E N G I N E Replace Oil Filter If equipped Check Transaxle Cooling Check V Belts Replace Fuel Filter 3 2 2 2 2 3...

Page 17: ...g with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch en gaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE Forbestresultsmowerblad...

Page 18: ...t required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergen...

Page 19: ...vered to keep water out Water in engine 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 CLEAN A...

Page 20: ...ringholdinganti swaybartochassis bracket and disengage anti swaybar from bracket Removefourretainerspringsfromfrontplateassembly and remove plate Removeretainerspringsfromsuspensionarmsatdeck and dise...

Page 21: ...re making any necessary adjustments check that both front plate links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of blade loosen n...

Page 22: ...ings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface DisconnectR H suspensionarmfromreardeckbracket by removing retainer spring Roll belt over the top of R H mandrel pulley ca...

Page 23: ...belt over L H mandrel pulley Make sure belt is in all grooves properly REINSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT Refer to TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT illustration in this section of manual Install belt into upper gro...

Page 24: ...brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive...

Page 25: ...EDWITH A 12VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DO NOT USEYOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE t...

Page 26: ...OR 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 FIG 31...

Page 27: ...UEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...sed 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 maintai...

Page 31: ...he 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 along dotted li...

Page 32: ...n of part For Techical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 For a Parts Manual go to our website www poulan pro com support asp NOTE Electrolux Home Products provides parts and service through its authorize...

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