Poulan 183247, PR2042 owner manual Know Your Tractor

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

IGNITION

LIGHT

SWITCH

SWITCH

ATTACHMENT

POSITION

CLUTCH LEVER

 

AMMETER

CHOKE CONTROL

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

THROTTLE

CONTROL

GEARSHIFT

LEVER

PARKING

BRAKE LEVER

FIG. 5

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting a cold engine.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for clutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION: Turns the headlights on and off.

AMMETER: Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER: Locks Clutch/Brake Pedal into the brake position.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

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Contents PR2042 PPR2042STB General Operation Safety RulesIV. Service II. Slope OperationTable of Contents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesSeat Unassembled HardwareSteering Wheel Slope Sheet KeysHOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Check Tire Pressure To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To TransportADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsCustomer Responsibilities General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Tractor Engine Muffler CleaningAIR Filter See Fig Spark PlugsTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation Belt RemovalTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Adjust Brake See FigTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigInterlocks and Relays To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionWhen operator leaves Schematic Tractor Model Number PR2042 PPR2042STB, Product no 56Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 Drive 175410 Pulley Eng Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and TiresOptional Equipment EngineSpark Arrester 170771 Control Throt Mower Deck Washer, Spacer Mower Vented Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Service Notes C U M SEH Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service

183247, PR2042 specifications

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