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Maintenance – Poulan Pro PB175A46 LAWN TRACTOR User Manual

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AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

MAINTENANCE

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if

equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes

first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in Product

Specifications section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 21)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel

filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor,

re place ment is re quired.

With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions.

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow

pointing towards carburetor.

• Ensure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are

properly positioned.

• Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

Fig. 21

00667

FUEL FILTER

CLAMP

CLAMP

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 20)

Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. Remove

blower housing and clean the area shown to prevent over-

heating and engine damage.

CLEAN OUT CHAFF AND DEBRIS

02744

AIR SCREEN

Fig. 20

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

The air screen is over the air intake blower located on top

of engine. The air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean

with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and

stubborn dried gum fibers.

Fig. 22

Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
Except for the washout port (if equipped), we do not

recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to

clean the outside of your tractor unless the engine and

transmission are covered to keep water out. Water in

engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your

tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove

grass, leaves and trash from outside tractor and mower.

CLEANING (See Fig. 22)

• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign

matter.

• Clean debris from steering plate. Debris can restrict

clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip

and loss of drive.

CAUTION:

Avoid all pinch points and

movable parts.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

STEERING

PLATE

STEERING SYSTEM, DASH, FENDER AND MOWER NOT SHOWN

CLEAN

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