Poulan 405327 User Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUALMODEL:PB18H42LTLAWN TRACTORALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATIONVisit our website: www.poulan.com WARNING:Read this

1002838_LSWOPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your t

11OPERATIONThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safe

12OPERATIONTO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope.• Choose th

13ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 oct

14FIG. 9 MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per-formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments

15MAINTENANCELUBRICATION CHART➀FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK➀FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK➁ENGINE➀SPINDLE ZERK ➀SPINDLE ZERK ➀GENERAL PURP

16MAINTENANCEBLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 10)• Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.• Remove blade bolt, lock washer and fl

17MAINTENANCEV-BELTSCheck V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re

18MAINTENANCEMUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam-age.SPARK PLU

19SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 15TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are prope

2I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting.• Do not put hands or f

20FIG. 20TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 20)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface.

21SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 23)The motion control lever has been pre set at the factory and

22FIG. 25SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 24)• Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

23SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 27TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 28)• Raise hood.• Unsnap headlight wire connector.• Stand

24STORAGEImmediately 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

25TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSWill not start 1. Out of fuel.

26TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSEngine dies when 1. Reverse operation system 1. Turn ignition key totractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" wh

27LIMITED WARRANTYThe Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi-als an

28SERVICE NOTES

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

3• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat-ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.• Never carry passengers.• Do not

This product has been expertly en gi neered and carefully manu fac tured to rigid quality stan dards. As with all mechanical products, some adju

4CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability

5UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering WheelSteeringWheelInsert(1) Large FlatWasherSteeringBootSeat(2) KeysSlope SheetKey(1) Oil Drain Tube(1) Washer17/32 x 1-3/1

6ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYA socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed.(1) 3/4" wrench Pliers(

7ASSEMBLYFIG. 2FIG. 3CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3)• Lift seat pan to raised position.• If this battery is put into service after month and year

8ASSEMBLY✓CHECKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER-FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY

9OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean-ing.DANGER, KEEP HANDS