Poulan 96042002700 User Manual

025

44

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi  cient 
for normal use.  However, periodic charging of the battery 
with an automotive charger will extend its life.
•      Keep battery and terminals clean.
•      Keep battery bolts tight.
•      Keep small vent holes open.
•      Recharge at  6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is 
maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps 
or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not 
necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause 
the battery to “leak” power.
•      Remove terminal guard.
•      Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst  then RED  bat-

 tery cable and remove battery from tractor.

Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main-
 te nance.

If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest 
speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved 
surface, then brake must be serviced. (See “TO CHECK 
BRAKE” in the Ser vice and Ad just ments section of this 
manual).

•     Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See PSI on 

tires).

•      Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-

 cals 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 pre vent fl at tires due to 
slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local 
parts dealer. Tire sealant also pre vents tire dry rot and 
corrosion.

Be sure operator presence and reverse operation sys tems 
are work ing properly.  If your tractor does not function as 
described, repair the problem immediately.
•      The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is 

fully de pressed, and the attachment clutch con trol is 
in the dis en gaged position.

CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM
•         When the engine is running, any attempt by the op er a tor 

to leave the seat without fi rst setting the parking brake 
should shut off the engine.

•      When the engine is running and the at tach ment 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.

CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM
•      When the engine is running with the ignition switch in 

the engine "ON" position and the at tach ment clutch 
engaged, any attempt by the operator to shift into 
reverse should shut off the engine.

•      When the engine is running with the ignition switch in 

the ROS "ON" position and the at tach ment clutch en-
gaged, any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse 
should NOT shut off the engine.

For best results mower blades must be sharp.  Re place 
worn, bent or damaged blades.

02828

ROS "ON" Position

Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)

•     Raise mower to highest position to allow access to 

blades.

NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade 
with heavy cloth.
•      Remove blade bolt by turning coun ter clock wise.
•      Install new blade with stamped "GRASS SIDE" facing 

the ground.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper as sem bly, center hole in 
blade must align with star on mandrel assembly.
•     Install and tighten blade bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs. 

torque).

IMPORTANT:   Special blade bolt is heat treated.