Poulan 183046 Manuel d'utilisateur

OWNER'S MANUALMODEL:PR1742STFLAWN TRACTORAlways Wear Eye Protection During Operation WARNING:Read this Owner's Manual andfollow all War

10OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to

11NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idlewith the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases maycause “browning” of grass. To eli

12TO OPERATE ON HILLSCAUTION: Do not drive up or down hillswith slopes greater than 15° and do notdrive across any slope.• Choose the slowest speed

13OPERATIONTO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6)When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine hasrun out of fuel, it will take extra cranking ti

14MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowingperformance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" inthe Service and Adjustments sect

15CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESBEFORE EACH USETRACT0RInspect Muffler/Spark ArresterLubrication ChartCheck Brake OperationClean Air FilterChange Engine Oil

16CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESFIG. 12FIG. 11BATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-cient for normal use. However, periodic cha

17CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESV-BELTSCheck V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours andreplace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Repl

18CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESCLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreignmatter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all ga

19SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.• Place gears

2Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.FAILURE TO O

20TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 23)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.Park the tractor on level surface. Engage pa

21SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSIDLERPULLEYSMANDRELPULLEYSFIG. 23TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 24)Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake systemwhich i

22NEGATIVETERMINALPOSITIVETERMINALNEGATIVE TERMINALPOSITIVE TERMINALCHARGEDBATTERYCABLESCHASSISFIG. 28SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL

23SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.• Replace bulb in holde

24STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of theseason or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.CAUTION: Never

25TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSWill not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank.2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation sectio

26TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switch

45LIMITED WARRANTYThe Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects inmaterials and

46TECUMSEH®Issued January 1980Revised January 1991TECUMSEH®POLICYLIMITED WARRANTIESFORNEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTSA. Products WarrantedPe

4715 DEGREES MAX.FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINETHIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE

3TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES ... 2 - 3PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...

Your POULAN PRO product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigidquality standards. As with all mechanical products, some

4PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE CAPACITY 2.00 GALLONSAND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAROIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F)SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)OIL CAP

5CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Locknut 1/4-28(1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4Steering Wheel InsertSteering SleeveSteering Wheel(1) Kn

6ASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. Toensure safe and p

7ASSEMBLYTO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-tion section, page 10, for location andfunction of controls)• Press lift lever plunger and raise attach

8ASSEMBLYCHECKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC-TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THISQU

9OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUTION ORW