Poulan Pro 404489, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE

CLAMP

FUEL FILTER

FIG. 16

CLEANING

•     Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc. of all foreign 

matter.

•      Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, 

oil, etc.

•      Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure 
washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans-
mission are covered to keep water out. Water in engine or 
transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor.  Use 
compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves 
and trash from tractor and mower.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER  (See Fig. 16)

The fuel fi lter should be replaced once each season.  If fuel 
fi lter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bu re tor, 
re place ment is re quired.
•      With engine cool, remove fi lter and plug fuel line sec-

 tions.

•      Place new fuel fi lter in position in fuel line with arrow 

pointing towards carburetor.

D

C

B

H

E

F

M

L

K

A

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER 

VICE OR AD 

JUST -

MENTS:

•

Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

•

Place attachment clutch  in “DISENGAGED” position.

•

Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key.

•

Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

•

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact  

 with 

plug.

TRACTOR 

(See Fig. 17)

TO REMOVE MOWER 

•      Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GAGED” position.
•      Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.
•      Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock bracket (L).

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring 

loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and 

release slowly.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

•      Remove mower belt from electric clutch pulley (M).
•      Disconnect front link (E) from mower - remove retainer 

spring and washer.

•     Go to either side of mower and disconnect mower 

suspension arm (A) from chassis and rear lift link (C) 
from rear mower bracket (D) - remove retainer springs 
and washers. 

•      Go to other side of mower and disconnect the suspen-

sion arm and rear lift link.

FIG. 17

•     Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are 

properly positioned.

•      Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.