Poulan 191606 User Manual
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were over in -
fl ated at the factory for shipping pur pos es. 
Correct tire pressure is important for best 
cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in 
“PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section 
of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION 
OF ALL BELTS
See the fi gures that are shown for replac-
ing motion and mower blade drive belts 
in the Service and Adjustments sec tion 
of this manual. Verify that the belts are 
routed correctly.
✓CHECKLIST
Before 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 
Quality Prod uct.
Please review the following checklist:
✓ All assembly instructions have been
completed.
✓ No remaining loose parts in carton.
✓ Battery is properly prepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
✓ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
✓ All tires are properly infl ated. (For ship-
ping purposes, the tires were overin-
fl ated at the factory).
✓ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting 
results. (Tires must be properly infl ated 
for leveling).
✓ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys 
and inside all belt keepers.
✓ Check wiring. See that all con nec tions
are still secure and wires are properly 
clamped.
While learning how to use your tractor, pay 
extra attention to the following important 
items:
✓ Engine oil is at proper level.
✓ Fuel tank is fi lled with fresh, clean, regu-
lar unleaded gasoline.
✓ Become familiar with all controls, their
location and function. Operate them 
before you start the engine.
✓ Be sure brake system is in safe operat-
ing condition.
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Defl ector
Shield
Latch
Hooks
Mulcher 
Plate
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(If previously removed)
1. Raise and hold defl ector shield in
up right po si tion.
2. Place front of mulcher plate over front
of mower deck open ing and slide into 
place, as shown.
3. Hook front latch into hole on front of
mower deck.
4. Hook rear latch into hole on back of
mower deck.
CAUTION: Do not remove defl ector
shield from mow er.
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR 
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in 
a safe place. Your mower is now ready for 
discharging or installation of optional grass 
catcher accessory.
NOTE: It is not necessary to change 
blades. The mulching blades are de signed 
for discharging and bagging also.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower hous-
ing should be properly leveled. See “TO 
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service 
and Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your trac-
tor, check to see that the brake is properly 
adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in 
the Service and Adjustments section of 
this manual.
