Poulan 196692 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.

ROS "ON" POSITION

IGNITION

SWITCH

CHOKE CONTROL

ATTACHMENT

 

CLUTCH LEVER

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

THROTTLECONTROL

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

FREE WHEEL

CONTROL

LIGHT SWITCH

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

PARKING

BRAKE

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your trac- tor.

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

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

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

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

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

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) “ON” POSI- TION - Allows operation of mower deck or other powered attachment while in reverse.

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Contents XT24H42YT Always Wear EYE Protection During OperationGeneral Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Key Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat Slope SheetTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTo Transport See Figs ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETo Sharpen Blade See Fig TractorBlade Removal See Fig Check Operator Presence SystemEngine Cleaning To 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 Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Adjust Brake To Check BrakeTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Engine dies when Limited Warranty Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service

196692 specifications

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