Poulan 192087 Manuel d'utilisateur

MODEL NO. PO17542STD17.5 HP 42 InchLawn Tractor192087 03.10.04 TRPRINTED IN U.S.A.For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1

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

1101844NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “brown ing” of grass.

12TO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes great er than 15° and do not drive across any slope.• Choose the slowes

13OPERATIONTO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5)When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking t

14MAINTENANCEBEFORE EACH USETRACT0RInspect Muffler/Spark ArresterLubrication ChartCheck Brake OperationClean Air FilterChange Engine Oil (with oil fil

15MAINTENANCEFIG. 9FIG. 8BATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the ba

16MAINTENANCEV-BELTSCheck V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Re place belts if

17MAINTENANCECLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc. of all foreign matter.• Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoli

18SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST-MENTS:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and

19SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 16 and 17) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK AD

2• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose trac-tion, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.DO NOT:•

20SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 1802314IDLER PULLEYSMANDREL PULLEYS1-1/2"00238FIG. 19TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 19)Your tractor is equi

21FIG. 20TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 20)Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt insta

22SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 23) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks,

2302778TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.• Replace bulb in holder an

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

25TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSWill not start 1. Out of fuel.

26TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

43LIMITED WARRANTYThe Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi-als an

15 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 O

3WARNING: In order to prevent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad just ing or making re-pairs, al ways dis con nect spark pl

4TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES ... 2-3PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...

5CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKSteering WheelSeatKeysSlope Sheet(1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Bolt(1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge(1) Lock Washer 1/2(1) Larg

6ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYA socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed.(2) 7/16" wrenches Utilit

7ASSEMBLYFIG. 2TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and func tion of con trols)• Press lift lever plunger and raise a

8ASSEMBLY✓CHECKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER FOR MANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM T

9OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean-ing.DANGER, KEEP HANDS