User manual POULAN PRO PB26H54YT

[. . . ] IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 03032 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL: WARNING: Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. PB26H54YT LAWN TRACTOR Visit our website: www. poulan-pro. com ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION 433432 12. 30. 09 BAD Printed in the U. S. A. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. WARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor. [. . . ] Place tractor safely on a level surface - that is clear and open - with engine off and parking brake set. Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in disengaged position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). Disengage parking brake CAUTION: At any time, during step 4, there may be movement of the drive wheels. Depress forward drive pedal to full forward position, hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Depress reverse drive pedal to full reverse position, hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in engaged position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet. Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation. 15 OPERATION MOWING TIPS · · · · Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting. When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished (See Fig. 26 · If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings. Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired. When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used. · · · 16 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Brake Operation BEFORE EACH USE EVERY 8 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS EVERY 50 HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS EVERY SEASON BEFORE STORAGE T R A C T 0 R Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Clean Debris Off Steering Plate Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1, 2 1, 2 2 2 5 4 3 E N G I N E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) Clean Air Filter Clean Air Screen Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1, 2 2 2 Replace Fuel Filter 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 5 - See Cleaning in Maintenance Section. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor. At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. [. . . ] Reverse operation system (ROS) is not "ON" while mower or other attachment is engaged. 1. See Operation section. 28 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION FOL DA LON THIS G DO I TTED SA 15 D LINE EGR E E SL OPE 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure. [. . . ]