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9

OPERATION

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.  Learn and understand their mean-
ing.

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

FORWARD

FAST

SLOW

ENGINE ON

ENGINE OFF

OIL PRESSURE

FUEL

CHOKE

MOWER HEIGHT

PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

PARKING BRAKE

UNLOCKED

REVERSE

NEUTRAL

HIGH

LOW

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

PARKING BRAKE

IGNITION SWITCH

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

P

ENGINE START

MOWER LIFT

Failure to follow instructions
could result in serious 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 avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

might result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION

when used

without

the alert symbol,

indicates a situation that

could result in damage

to the tractor and/or engine.

FIRE

indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in death, serious injury and/or
property damage.

HOT SURFACES

indicates a hazard which,

if not avoided,

could result in death, serious injury

and/or property damage.

REVERSE

OPERATION

SYSTEM (ROS)

LIGHTS ON

Содержание 196085

Страница 1: ...YE 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 MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 196085 11 23 04 RD Printed in U S A 02139 ...

Страница 2: ...parking 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 catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic wh...

Страница 3: ...h 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 On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury ...

Страница 4: ...tions 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 caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenace and Stor age sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and shoul...

Страница 5: ...eering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Adapter Seat 2 Keys Slope Sheet Key 1 Oil Drain Tube 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Steering Sleeve 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Hex nut 1 2 20 ...

Страница 6: ...rd 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 knob 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...

Страница 7: ...ve been com pleted Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Place freewheel control in transmission engaged position see TO TRANSPORT in Operation 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 positio...

Страница 8: ... 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 wiri...

Страница 9: ...s 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 avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in mi...

Страница 10: ... cold engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off HEIGHTADJUSTMENTKNOB Usedtoadjustthemower cutting height LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER PARKING BRAKE IGNITION SWITCH THROTTLECONTROL ROS ON POSITION MOTION CONTROL LEVER CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL FIG 4 FREE WHEEL CONTROL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting a...

Страница 11: ...g 5 The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad justment knob in desired direction Turn knob clockwise to raise cutting height Turn knob counterclockwise to lower cutting height The cutting height range is approximately 1 1 2 to 4 The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with theenginenotrunning Theseheightsareapproximateand may vary depending upon soil conditions he...

Страница 12: ...SITION 01423 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig 6 Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions NOTE Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface Adjust mower to desired cutting height See TO AD J...

Страница 13: ...e engine or carburetor cleaner products 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 slower position If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake Move motion control lever to neutral N posit...

Страница 14: ...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 parking brake Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in engaged position See TO TRANSPORT in this sec tion of manual Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move th...

Страница 15: ...n high 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 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Not required if equipped with maintenance free battery 5 Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft lbs maximum Do not overtighten 1 1 2 2 4 5 C...

Страница 16: ...CIFICATIONS section of this manual Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion OPERATOR PR...

Страница 17: ...TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 12 and 13 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and insta...

Страница 18: ...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 AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers AIR FILTER Your engine will not ru...

Страница 19: ...ing slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti swaybar 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 lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IFANATTACHMENTOTHERTHANTHEMOWER DECK I...

Страница 20: ...ch other If adjustment is necessary make adjustment on one side of mower only To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment 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 FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 18 and 19 IMPORTANT DECK MUST BE LEVEL ...

Страница 21: ...t nut A Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission engaged position Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Replace brake pads or contact a qualified service center 1 9 16 ENGINE PULLEY CLUTCHING IDLER STATIONARY IDLER TRANSMISSI...

Страница 22: ...lly charged battery RED cable last from both batteries TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right whenwheelsarepositionedstraightforward removesteer ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on yourtractor Ifdamagehasoccurredtoa...

Страница 23: ...ontrol has been preset at the factory and ad justment should not be necessary If adjustment is neces sary see engne manual 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 FIG 27 REPLACING BATTERY See Fig 26 WARNING Do not short battery ...

Страница 24: ...FUEL 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 LEADSTOSEPARATIONANDFORMATIONOFACIDSDURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines a...

Страница 25: ...ignition 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 Engine clicks but will not 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all wiring 4 Faulty solen...

Страница 26: ... 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 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clogged mow...

Страница 27: ...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 maintained in accor dance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or...

Страница 28: ...28 SERVICE NOTES ...

Страница 29: ...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 along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to me...

Страница 30: ...on 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 authorized distributors and dealers therefore all requests for parts and service should be directed to your local dealer s The philosophy of Electrolux Home Products is to continually improve all of its produ...

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