Poulan XT 433507 Manuel d'utilisateur

OPERATOR'S MANUALMODEL:XT18542LTLAWN TRACTORALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATIONVisit our website: www.poulan.com WARNING:Read this

1002829OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tract

11NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “brown ing” of grass. To

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 slowest sp

13OPERATIONTO START ENGINE (See Fig. 4)When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking t

14MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- for mance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustment

15MAINTENANCEdSPINDLE ZERK dFRONT WHEELBEARING ZERKcSAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OILdGENERAL PURPOSE GREASEeREFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE” SECTIONdSPINDLE Z

16MAINTENANCETRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop

17MAINTENANCEFIG. 10ENGINELUBRICATION (See Fig. 10)Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL. Select the oil’s

18MAINTENANCECLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil

19SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST-MENTS:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and s

2SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersDANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS.

20SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 17 and 18) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK AD

21TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 19)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

22ADJUSTMENT BOLTNEUTRAL LOCK GATEGEARSHIFT LEVERFIG. 21SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-MENTIf steering wheel crossbars are not

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

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 POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not start1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank.2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGI

26TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONExcessive vibration1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.2. Bent blade ma

27LIMITED WARRANTYThe Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi-als an

28SERVICE NOTES

2915 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

3SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat-ing. Stop machine if anyone enters t

This product has been expertly en gi neered and carefully manu fac tured to rigid quality stan dards. As with all mechanical products, some adju

4Gasoline Capacity 1.50 Gallons and Type: Unleaded RegularOil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)Oil Capacity:

5Steering Wheel(1) Washer (1) KnobSteering Wheel InsertSeat(1) SeatSteeringBootSteeringExtensionShaftSteering WheelAdapterKeys(2) KeysSlope Sheet(1)

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

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 atta

8ASSEMBLY✓CHECKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- FOR MANCE AND SAT IS FAC TION FROM THIS QU

9OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.DANGER, KEEP HANDSA