Poulan 188737 - Manual (Page 7)

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ASSEMBLY
FIG. 2
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op-
er a tion section for location and func tion of
con trols)
• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever
to its highest po si tion.
• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
ped al.
• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) po si tion.
• Roll tractor forward off skid.
FIG. 3
CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3)
• Lift seat pan to raised position.
• If this battery is put into service after month and year
indicated on label (label located between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
(See "BATTERY" in MAINTENANCE section of this
manual for charging instructions).
SEAT PAN
LABEL
TERMINAL
TERMINAL
NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid.
Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the
tractor from the skid.
2466
02464
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FLAT WASHER
SEAT
• Remove banding holding defl ector shield up against
tractor.
TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op-
er a tion sec tion for lo ca tion and func tion of
con trols)
WARNING: Before starting, read, un der stand and follow
all in struc tions in the Operation section of this manual. Be
sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in
front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.
• Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com-
pleted.
• Check engine oil level and fi ll fuel tank with gasoline.
• Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake
pedal and set the parking brake.
• Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.
• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever
to its highest position.
• Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle
control to idle position.
• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position
and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.
• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive
tractor off skid.
• Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place
gearshift lever in neutral position.
• Turn ignition key to “OFF” position.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
SHOULDER
BOLT
GAUGE
WHEEL
3/8-16 CENTER
LOCKNUT
3/8 WASH ER
AD JUST ING
BAR
PIN
RETAINER SPRING
ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER
DECK (See Fig. 4)
The gauge wheels are de signed to keep the mower deck
in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they
are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower perfor-
mance.
• Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be
sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top.
As sem ble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder
bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center locknuts and
tighten securely.
• Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See “TO
ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation sec tion
of this manual.
FIG. 4