Poulan 183284 user manual

User manual for the device Poulan 183284

Device: Poulan 183284
Category: Lawn Mower
Manufacturer: Poulan
Size: 2.09 MB
Added : 9/27/2014
Number of pages: 48
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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
WARNING:
OWNER'S MANUAL
Read this Owner's Manual and
follow all Warnings and Safety
Instructions. Failure to do so
MODEL:
can result in serious injury.
PR20PH42STC
LAWN TRACTOR
183284 Rev. 1 09.20.02 RD/MH
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
Printed in U.S.A.

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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION  Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the straight down the slope. manual and on the machine before starting.  O

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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers  Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. WARNING: In order to prevent accidental  Never carry passengers or children even with the blades starting when setting up, transporting, ad- off. justing or making repairs, always discon-  Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. nect spark plug wire and place wire where Always look down and behind before and while backing. it c

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES  Read and observe the safety rules. GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS  Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR using your tractor.  Follow the instructions under “Customer Responsibili- OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) ties” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual. SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal OIL CAPACITY: W/ FILTER: 4.0 PINTS combustion

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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Sleeve (1) Knob Steering Sleeve Extension (2) Mulch Blades Steering Wheel Adapter Keys Slope Sheet (2) Keys Steering Wheel Insert 5

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ASSEMBLY 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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard STEERING WHEEL INSERT wrench sizes are listed. LOCK NUT (1) Tire pressure gauge (2) 9/16" wrenches (1)

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ASSEMBLY TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) section for location and function of controls) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.  Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to  Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat its highest position. to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.  Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal.  Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard  Place freewheel contr

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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 5) DECK (See Fig. 4) NOTE: If you installed the mulching blades you will need to install the mulcher plate. The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are  Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance.  Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck  Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket c

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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓✓✓✓✓CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE best cutting performance. THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.  Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓✓✓✓✓ All assembly instructions ha

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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. HIGH LOW FAST SLOW IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL CHOKE P LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF LOCKED UNLOCKED OIL PRESSURE FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVER TEMP MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR AND FEET AWAY (S

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OPERATION 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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH AMMETER SWITCH POSITION ATTACHMENT CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCH SWITCH LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE CONTROL 0 60 60 AMPS ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER BRAKE PEDAL REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL FREEW

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OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, before leav- TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7) ing the operator's position; to empt

Summary of the content on the page No. 13

OPERATION  The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches LIFT LEVER SWITCH PULL OUT TO during hot months. For healthier and better looking "ENGAGE" HIGH POSITION lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.  For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in LOW height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut POSITION relatively high; the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) PUS

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OPERATION TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) MENTS When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and from the tank to the engine. comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your  Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a position. load, while on a slope, is dangerous

Summary of the content on the page No. 15

OPERATION  Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug PURGE TRANSMISSION mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing. CAUTION: Never engage or disengage  Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing freewheel lever while the engine is to assure better mowing performance and proper dis- running. charge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting perfor- To ensure proper operation and performance, it is

Summary of the content on the page No. 16

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems T R Check for Loose Fasteners 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air Filter N

Summary of the content on the page No. 17

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL EDGE UP ASSEMBLY BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION FLAT WASHER If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. LOCK WASHER (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjust- STAR ments section of this manual). TIRES  Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD- BLADE BOLT (GRADE 8)* UCT SPECIFICATIONS”

Summary of the content on the page No. 18

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils battery to “leak” power. will result in increased oil consumption when used above  Remove terminal guard. 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.  Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED

Summary of the content on the page No. 19

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) ENGINE OIL FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of year. operation or every season, whichever occurs first. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17) Service air cleaner more often under

Summary of the content on the page No. 20

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:  Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.  Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.  Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key.  Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.  Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TRACTOR TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 18) TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18)  Ra


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