Install Mulcher Plate; To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging; Check Tire Pressure; Check For Proper Position Of All Belts - Poulan Pro PD185H42STA Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
CHECKTIRE PRESSURE
RETAINER._ / / f
WHEEL -- 3/8-16 CENTER
3/8 WASHER LOCKNUT
FIG. 4
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 5)
(If previously removed)
• Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
• Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck
opening and slide into place, as shown.
• Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
• Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.
I & CAUTION: Do not remove deflector
shield from mower.
TO CONVERTTO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.
Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of
optional grass catcher accessory.
NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mulcher
blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.
DEFLECTOR
MULCHER
PLATE
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 5
The tires on your tractor were overinfiated at the factory
for shippingpurposes. Correct tire pressure is important
for best cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in =PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
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CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
Forbest cutting results,mower housingshould be properly
leveled.See"TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" inthe Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and
mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed
correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how tooperate yourtractor,checkto see that
the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"
in the Service and Adjustmentssection of this manual.
•/ CHECKL IS T
BEFORE YOU OPEFIATEAND ENJOY¥OUR NEW TRAC-
TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE
BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS
QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST?
/ All assembly instructionshave been completed.
Y No remaining loose parts in carton.
,/ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
,/ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory).
/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
,,/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
,/ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
•/ Before drivingtractor, be sure freewheel control is in
drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
,/ Engine oil is at proper level.
,/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
,/ Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine.
,/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
/ It is important to purge the transmission before oper-
ating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper start-
ing and transmission purging instructions (See "TO
START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in
the Operation section of this manual).