Poulan-pro PB175A42LT LAWN TRACTOR User Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUALMODEL:PB175A42LTLAWN TRACTORALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATIONVisit our website: www.poulanpro.com WARNING:Read

10OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize

11OPERATIONHOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6)Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch. When engine

12OPERATIONTO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 9)The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever (J).• Start tractor

13OPERATIONREVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) (See Fig. 13)Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to

14OPERATIONCAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and for m

15MAINTENANCELUBRICATION CHARTGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSThe warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or n

16MAINTENANCETRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop

17MAINTENANCEFig. 18OIL DRAIN HOLEOIL DRAIN EXTENSIONOIL DRAIN PLUGAIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Service air

18MAINTENANCEIN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 20)The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fue

19SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:• Depress brake pedal fully and set parki

2SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersDANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS.

20SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSEFCGQRDKGPBLMAIMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES.• Raise attachment lift lever to highest

21SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS• If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjust-ment instructions above.• Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary

22SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 32)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on

23SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVERNEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 34 & 35)The motion control lever has been pre set at the fac

2405000SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.• Replace bulb i

25STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.WARNING: Never

26TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not start1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank.2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGI

27TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine continues to run when oper-ator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged1. Faulty operator-sa

28LIMITED WARRANTYThe Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in mate-rials an

2915 DEGREES MAX.FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINETHIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE

3SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers• Ensure the area is clear of bystanders before operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the

30SERVICE NOTES

4TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES ...2-3PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...

5UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering WheelKey(s)Slope SheetBatteryKeysSteeringWheelSteering BootSteeringExtensionShaftSteering WheelAdapter(1) Hex Bolt (1) Loc

6ASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and

7ASSEMBLYFig. 3TO CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 4)• Lift seat to raised position.NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated o

8ASSEMBLY✓CHECKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ENSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PR

9OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.DANGER, KEEP HANDSA