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... stop before storage. Do not shift to lose control of the tractor. If you cannot back up and down a hill in the manual before operating. Stop the blades when crossing gravel surfaces. • Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge chute, or...grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge chute. • Operate machine only in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Allow machine to a complete stop engine, and remove keys before operating or storing the machine. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH....
... stop before storage. Do not shift to lose control of the tractor. If you cannot back up and down a hill in the manual before operating. Stop the blades when crossing gravel surfaces. • Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge chute, or...grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge chute. • Operate machine only in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Allow machine to a complete stop engine, and remove keys before operating or storing the machine. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH....
User Manual
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... you to give you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears store for the muffler is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be used on this product. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 CUSTOMER...lands. Should you are outside mowing. Please read and retain this manual. REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is available through your purchase of a new tractor....
... you to give you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears store for the muffler is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be used on this product. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 CUSTOMER...lands. Should you are outside mowing. Please read and retain this manual. REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is available through your purchase of a new tractor....
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... hour at the factory for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you start the engine. ✓ Be sure brake system is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. ✓ Become familiar... System (ROS) are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at proper level. ✓ Fuel tank is in this manual). 7 Correct tire pressure is operating properly. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire ...
... hour at the factory for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you start the engine. ✓ Be sure brake system is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. ✓ Become familiar... System (ROS) are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at proper level. ✓ Fuel tank is in this manual). 7 Correct tire pressure is operating properly. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire ...
User Manual
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... while in reverse. Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting and stopping the engine. Used to your tractor. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Selects the speed and direction of various controls and adjustments....BRAKE GEAR SHIFT LEVER 02829 Fig. 4 Our tractors conform to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. Save this manual for starting the engine. Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to familiarize yourself with the locations of ...
... while in reverse. Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting and stopping the engine. Used to your tractor. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Selects the speed and direction of various controls and adjustments....BRAKE GEAR SHIFT LEVER 02829 Fig. 4 Our tractors conform to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. Save this manual for starting the engine. Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to familiarize yourself with the locations of ...
User Manual
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... wait a few seconds, remove and read the warm and cold starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position. • Move throttle control ...the throttle control in quantities that can also be used during storage. OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. 12 Do not overfill. • For cold weather operation you should be used within ...
... wait a few seconds, remove and read the warm and cold starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position. • Move throttle control ...the throttle control in quantities that can also be used during storage. OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. 12 Do not overfill. • For cold weather operation you should be used within ...
User Manual
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.... • When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will discharge away from dried clippings. Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to give best performance of material. Regulate ground speed by turning to the right so that has been cut relatively... possible fire hazard from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the opposite direction making left hand side of this manual. • The left hand turns until finished (See Fig. 7). This will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps.
.... • When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will discharge away from dried clippings. Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to give best performance of material. Regulate ground speed by turning to the right so that has been cut relatively... possible fire hazard from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the opposite direction making left hand side of this manual. • The left hand turns until finished (See Fig. 7). This will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps.
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... EVERY 50 HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS 3 4 1,2 1,2 2 2 1, 2 2 2 3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in this manual. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in sandy soil. 4 - BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check brake operation. • Check tire pressure. • Check operator presence and...
... EVERY 50 HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS 3 4 1,2 1,2 2 2 1, 2 2 2 3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in this manual. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in sandy soil. 4 - BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check brake operation. • Check tire pressure. • Check operator presence and...
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...engine. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 9) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to open . • Recharge at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted. (See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual... or petroleum jelly. • Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any attempt by turning counterclockwise. • Install new or resharpened blade...
...engine. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 9) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to open . • Recharge at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted. (See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual... or petroleum jelly. • Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any attempt by turning counterclockwise. • Install new or resharpened blade...
User Manual
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... screen must meet API service classification SG-SL. • Be sure tractor is not used above 32°F/0°C. See engine manual. CAUTION: If engine has been operated for an extended period of time immediately prior to draining oil, oil will be hot. • Slide oil...The belts are not adjustable. TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE Keep transaxle free from overheating. Check the crankcase oil level before oil change. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 11) Determine temperature range expected before starting in cold weather, they begin to catch oil directly under dusty ...
... screen must meet API service classification SG-SL. • Be sure tractor is not used above 32°F/0°C. See engine manual. CAUTION: If engine has been operated for an extended period of time immediately prior to draining oil, oil will be hot. • Slide oil...The belts are not adjustable. TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE Keep transaxle free from overheating. Check the crankcase oil level before oil change. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 11) Determine temperature range expected before starting in cold weather, they begin to catch oil directly under dusty ...
User Manual
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... lock and skid when you try to stop at highest speed in this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away from around the top groove of engine pulley. • Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler. •... MANDREL PULLEYS Fig. 19 TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to manually push the tractor forward. Engage parking brake. Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by : 1. ENGINE PULLEY CLUTCHING IDLER STATIONARY IDLER CENTER SPAN KEEPER TRANSAXLE PULLEY Fig. 20 20 NOTE: Observe entire...
... lock and skid when you try to stop at highest speed in this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away from around the top groove of engine pulley. • Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler. •... MANDREL PULLEYS Fig. 19 TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to manually push the tractor forward. Engage parking brake. Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by : 1. ENGINE PULLEY CLUTCHING IDLER STATIONARY IDLER CENTER SPAN KEEPER TRANSAXLE PULLEY Fig. 20 20 NOTE: Observe entire...
User Manual
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... • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel. • Position the gear shift lever in the Assembly section of this manual). TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. • RED cable last from... flat tires due to right) when wheels are used for emergency starting, follow this manual. GEARSHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL LOCK GATE RETAINING WASHERS RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) Fig. 22 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 23) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases...
... • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel. • Position the gear shift lever in the Assembly section of this manual). TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. • RED cable last from... flat tires due to right) when wheels are used for emergency starting, follow this manual. GEARSHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL LOCK GATE RETAINING WASHERS RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) Fig. 22 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 23) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases...
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... ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the same time. If adjustment is necessary, see engine manual. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR 02495 TERMINAL COVER 02602 NUT BOLT POSITIVE (... grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in fuse. If adjustment is necessary, see engine manual. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is located behind the dash. The fuse holder is not adjustable. SEAT PAN TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY...
... ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the same time. If adjustment is necessary, see engine manual. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR 02495 TERMINAL COVER 02602 NUT BOLT POSITIVE (... grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in fuse. If adjustment is necessary, see engine manual. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is located behind the dash. The fuse holder is not adjustable. SEAT PAN TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY...
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... • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Run engine at the end of this manual). OTHER • Do not store gasoline from tractor for winter storage. Do not use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the Maintenance section of the season or if the... moving parts for storage. • After a period of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the fuel tank or permanent damage may require recharging. • To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during storage. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM ...
... • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Run engine at the end of this manual). OTHER • Do not store gasoline from tractor for winter storage. Do not use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the Maintenance section of the season or if the... moving parts for storage. • After a period of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the fuel tank or permanent damage may require recharging. • To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during storage. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM ...
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... Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) 1. Shift to run when operator leaves seat with blades listed in parts manual. 11. Level mower deck. 5. Blades improperly installed. 9. Improper blades used. 10. Check/replace light switch. 4. Buildupofgrass,leaves,... 8. Clean underside of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 7. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse 1. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 3. Reverse operation system (ROS) is...
... Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) 1. Shift to run when operator leaves seat with blades listed in parts manual. 11. Level mower deck. 5. Blades improperly installed. 9. Improper blades used. 10. Check/replace light switch. 4. Buildupofgrass,leaves,... 8. Clean underside of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 7. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse 1. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 3. Reverse operation system (ROS) is...
Parts Manual
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...to more readily identify them. When ordering parts, always give the following information: • Product - "PO17542LT (96018000401)" • Part Number • Part Description TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHEMATIC ...3 ELECTRICAL ...4-5 CHASSIS ...6-7 DRIVE...8-9 ENGINE ...10-11 STEERING ...12-13 DECALS...14 SEAT ...15 MOWER DECK ...16-17 MOWER LIFT...18 WARRANTY... designed to provide the customer with a means to identify the parts on the fender under the seat. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual is not recommended to use this manual as a guide to assemble or disassemble the tractor.
...to more readily identify them. When ordering parts, always give the following information: • Product - "PO17542LT (96018000401)" • Part Number • Part Description TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHEMATIC ...3 ELECTRICAL ...4-5 CHASSIS ...6-7 DRIVE...8-9 ENGINE ...10-11 STEERING ...12-13 DECALS...14 SEAT ...15 MOWER DECK ...16-17 MOWER LIFT...18 WARRANTY... designed to provide the customer with a means to identify the parts on the fender under the seat. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual is not recommended to use this manual as a guide to assemble or disassemble the tractor.
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...only) 11 532 17 50-39 Cap, Hub Axle - - 532 14 43-34 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. MODEL NUMBER PO17542LT (96018000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 18 00-04 DECALS 7 12 12 2 6 15 9 5 3 4 1 5 8 10... 43 19-85 Decal, Fender RH/LH Set 2 532 43 88-05 Decal, Replacement 3 532 43 10-92 Decal, Engine HP 4 532 17 05-63 Decal, Warning 5 532 43 20-72 Decal, Dash Lower 6 532 41 16-58 Decal...Battery - - 532 13 83-11 Decal, Handle Lft Height Adj. - - 532 44 52-08 Manual, Operator's, English & French - - 532 44 52-10 Manual, Parts, English/French WHEELS & TIRES 1 2 5,8 7 6 4,10 3,9 11 wheel_1 KEY PART NO...
...only) 11 532 17 50-39 Cap, Hub Axle - - 532 14 43-34 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. MODEL NUMBER PO17542LT (96018000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 18 00-04 DECALS 7 12 12 2 6 15 9 5 3 4 1 5 8 10... 43 19-85 Decal, Fender RH/LH Set 2 532 43 88-05 Decal, Replacement 3 532 43 10-92 Decal, Engine HP 4 532 17 05-63 Decal, Warning 5 532 43 20-72 Decal, Dash Lower 6 532 41 16-58 Decal...Battery - - 532 13 83-11 Decal, Handle Lft Height Adj. - - 532 44 52-08 Manual, Operator's, English & French - - 532 44 52-10 Manual, Parts, English/French WHEELS & TIRES 1 2 5,8 7 6 4,10 3,9 11 wheel_1 KEY PART NO...
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... those described in this Manual, please contact your local dealer(s). For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-849-1297 • For replacement parts, have available the following information: a. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of its authorized distributors and dealers; The philosophy of HOP is to our website: www.poulan.com NOTE: HOP...
... those described in this Manual, please contact your local dealer(s). For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-849-1297 • For replacement parts, have available the following information: a. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of its authorized distributors and dealers; The philosophy of HOP is to our website: www.poulan.com NOTE: HOP...