Poulan 96042002700 User Manual

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours 
of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not 
ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear.

The transmission fan and cooling fi ns should be kept clean 
to assure proper cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine 
is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos-
 si ble damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or 
steam to clean transaxle.
•      Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and 

clean.

•      Inspect cooling fi ns for dirt, grass clippings and other 

materials.  To prevent damage to seals, do not use 
compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cool-
ing fi ns.

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fl uid main te -
nance is not required for the life of the transaxle.  Should 
the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your 
near est au tho rized ser vice center/department.

•      Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
•         Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush 

until bright.

•      Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
•      Reinstall  battery  (See  “REPLACING  BATTERY"  in 

the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this 
man u al).

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent 
engine dam age from overheating.  Clean with a wire brush 
or compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum 
fi bers.

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lter. 
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See 
Engine Manual.

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service 
classifi cation SG-SL.  Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade 
according to your expected operating temperature.

NOTE:  Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) 
improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased 
oil consumption when used above 32°F.  Check your engine 
oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage 
from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least 
once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one 
year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine 
and after each eight (8) hours of operation.  Tighten oil fi ll 
cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.    

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

-20

0

30

40

80

100

-30

-20

0

20

30

40

F

C

32

-10

10

60

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TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 15) 

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.  
All oil must meet API service classifi cation C.
•      Be sure tractor is on level surface.
•      Oil will drain more freely when warm.
•      Catch oil in a suitable container.
•      Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick.  Be careful not to allow dirt 

to enter the engine when changing oil.

•      Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install 

the drain tube onto the fi tting. 

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•      Unlock  drain  valve  by  pushing  inward  and  turning 

coun ter clock wise. 

•      To open, pull out on the drain valve. 
•     After oil has drained completely, close and lock the 

drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise 
until the pin is in the locked position as shown. 

•      Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the 

bottom fi tting of the drain valve. 

•         Refi ll engine with oil through oil fi ll dipstick tube.  Pour 

slowly.  Do not overfi ll.  For approximate capacity see 
“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this man-
 u al.

•     Use gauge on oil fi ll cap/dipstick for checking level.  

Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate 
reading.  Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick. Tighten cap 
onto the tube securely when fi nished.