Poulan 191984 manual Before Starting the Engine, To Operate Mower See Fig, To Transport See Figs

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OPERATION

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitat- ing or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.

•Select desired height of cut.

•Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped,or the deflector shield in place.

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

HIGH POSITION

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 4 and 7)

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor.

•Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.

•Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

•To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

Transmission Engaged

"ENGAGED"

POSITION

LOW POSITION

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION

FIG. 6

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope.

•Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

•If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

•Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

•To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

•Make all turns slowly.

Transmission Disengaged

FIG. 7

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

•The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the Maintenance section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual.

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Contents Model NO. PO175H42STB Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatKey Slope SheetAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Install Seat See FigCheck Battery See Fig Check Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine To Operate Mower See FigTo Transport See Figs To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips Maintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Engine Cleaning AIR FilterMuffler Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigBelt Removal To Check and Adjust Brake See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionWith attachment clutch Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX

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