Poulan 183293 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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ATTACHMENT		LIGHT SWITCH
CLUTCH		POSITION
LEVER	IGNITION
	SWITCH	LIFT LEVER
		LIFT LEVER
		PLUNGER

THROTTLE/CHOKE

CONTROLATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE	MOWER DECK
PEDAL	HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
	POSITIONS

GEARSHIFT

LEVER

PARKING

BRAKE

FIG. 4

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. LIGHT SWITCH POSITION: Turns the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

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

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine.

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Contents Model NO. PO14542F General Operation Safety RulesIV. Service II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable of Contents Keys Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat Slope SheetHOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CAR- TONInstall Seat See Fig Lower seat into operating position and sit on seatCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsADD Gasoline Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig Customer Responsibilities Lubrication ChartService Dates General RecommendationsTires TractorBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemBelts BatteryEngine Transaxle CoolingTo Service Cartridge Clean AIR ScreenTo Service PRE-CLEANER Engine Cooling Fins See FigSpark Plugs CleaningMuffler IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentReplacing Battery See Figs To Attach Jumper CablesInterlocks 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 PO14542F, Product Number 954 56Electrical 4529KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive 72110614 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Engine KEY Part Description Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc Mower Deck 72110505 Service Notes Limited Warranty C U M SEH Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX