Poulan 183044 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

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IGNITION

SWITCH

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER

AMMETER

CHOKE

CONTROL

CLUTCH/

BRAKE

PEDAL

THROTTLE

CONTROL

PARKING

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTBRAKE LEVER

KNOB

LIGHT

SWITCH

POSITION

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

GEARSHIFT

LEVER

FIG. 5

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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.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to adjust the mower cutting height

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.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. 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 PR17542STB General Operation Safety RulesIV. Service II. Slope OperationTable of Contents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesSeat Unassembled HardwareSteering Wheel Keys Slope SheetHOW 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 FigMulching Mowing Tips General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Engine Muffler CleaningEngine OIL Filter Spark PlugsTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigsTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig To Adjust CarburetorFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionWhen operator leaves Schematic Tractor - Model Number PR17542STB, Product Number 954 56Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Drive 72110614 Steering Assembly Adaptor Wheel Strg Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and TiresOptional Equipment EngineSpark Arrester 170771 Control Th/ch Flag Mower Deck 131335 Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Page Page Page Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service