Poulan 175682 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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ASSEMBLY
FIG. 2
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-
tion section, page 10, for location and
function of controls)
Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to
its highest position.
Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.
Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
Roll tractor forward off skid.
Remove banding holding deflector shield up against
tractor.
TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-
tion section, page 10, for location and func-
tion of controls)
WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow
all instructions 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
completed.
Check engine oil level and fill 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.
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
SEAT PAN
LABEL
TERMINAL
TERMINAL
FIG. 3
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FLAT WASHER
SEAT
NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid.
Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the
tractor from the skid.
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.
Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat
to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat
to tractor.
Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard
packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.
Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is
positioned over large slotted hole in pan.
Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and
pull seat towards rear of tractor.
Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment
knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.
Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.