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Assembly, Assemble gauge wheels to mower deck (see fig. 5), Check tire pressure – Poulan 159699 User Manual

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ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER

DECK (See Fig. 5)

Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a fiat level surface.

» Adjust mower to desired cutting height {See ‘TO AD­

JUST MOWER CUTTiNG HEiGHF in the Operation

section of this manual).

« With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge

wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the

ground, install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with
shoulder bolt, 17/32 washer, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16
locknut and tighten securely.

« Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in

same adjustment hole.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for

shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for

best cutting performance.

* Reduce tire pressure to PSl shown in “PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly

leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and
mower blade drive beits in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed
correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see
that the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.

/CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

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 tightened securely.

/ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,

the tires were overinflated at the factory).

/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/

front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be

properly inflated for leveling).

/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed

properly around pulleys and Inside ail belt keepers,

/ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure

and wires are properly clamped.

/ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in

drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR. PA Y

EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:

/ Engine oil is at proper level.

/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular 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 operating condition.

/ it is important to purge the transmission before operat­

ing your tractorfor the first time. Follow proper starting

and transmission purging instructions (See “TO START

ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in the Op­

eration section of this manual).