Poulan 271490 User Manual - Page 9

Check Tire Pressure, Check For Proper Position, Of All Belts, Check Deck Levelness, Check Brake

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" 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 DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. ✓CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product. Please review the following checklist: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ 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. 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. 9

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overin-
flated at the factory for shipping purposes.
Correct tire pressure is important for best
cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in
“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section
of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION
OF ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replac-
ing motion and mower blade drive belts
in the Service and Adjustments section
of this manual.
Verify that the belts are
routed correctly.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower hous-
ing should be properly leveled.
See
“TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your trac-
tor, check to see that the brake is properly
adjusted.
See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in
the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual.
CHECKLIST
Before you operate
your new
tractor, we
wish to assure that you receive the best
performance and satisfaction from this
Quality Product.
Please review the following checklist:
All assembly instructions have been
completed.
No remaining loose parts in carton.
Battery is properly prepared and
charged.
(Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
All tires are properly inflated.
(For ship-
ping purposes, the tires were overin-
flated 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.
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, regu-
lar 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 operat-
ing condition.