Poulan HD14542B User Manual - Page 16

Nal••• ••••91IMI NI CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Alwayg observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual). • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are working properly. If your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should not start unless the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in the disengaged position. • When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine. • When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine. • The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 9) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. • Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque). IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED. TRAILING EDGE BLADE CENTER HOLE MANDREL ASSEMBLY FLAT WASHER HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)* STAR LOCK WASHER *A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD. FIG. 9 TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 10) NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer). NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not. • Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. CENTER HOLE 5/8" BOLT OR PIN BLADE FIG. 10 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD14542B CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165480 Chassis 2 140356 Drawbar Stretch 94 3 17490612 Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty-Tt 4 19131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 6 155923 Saddle Fender Shift Flat 8 155138 Clip Retainer Slide-On 9 161937X011 Dash Private Label 10 72140608 Bolt RdHd Sqnk. 3/8-16 Unc x 1 11 155927 Panel Asm. Dash Lh 12 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grile P/L 13 155934X010 Panel Dash Rh 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 1/2 Ty-Tt 15 74180512 Screw Mach Trhd 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 16 73510500 Nut Keps 5/16-18 Unc 17 159639X428 Hood Pnt Steel Private Label 18 126938X Bumper Hood 20 156437 Plate Mtg Battery/Fuel Tank 23 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl. Blk Fuel Line 24 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 Gr. 5 25 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 26 73800600 Nut Lock Hex w/lnsert 3/8-16 UNC 28 157373 Grill Private Lable Blk 29 140273X599 Lens Grille Private label 30 157583X428 Fender Asm LT w/Shift MS-428 31 136619 Bracket Fender 33 105476X428 Footrest Pnt. Lh Ms-428 34 105475X428 Footrest Pnt. Rh Ms-428 35 72110606 Bolt RdHd Sht. Sqnk. 3/8-16 x 3/4 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol. 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt 38 139886 Bracket Asm. Pvt. Lh Mwr. Rear 39 139887 Bracket Asm. Pvt. Rh Mwr. Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 1/4-20 52 19091416 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. 53 144697 Bracket Grille LH 54 161464 Screw hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 55 144696 Bracket, Grille RH 57 74780412 Bolt Fin Hex 1/4-20 x .75 58 150127 Air Duct Private Label 140 158418 Bracket Suspension Front 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood -- 5479J Plug Btn Blk NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm