Poulan 407139 Reverse Operation System ROS, To Operate Mower See Fig, To Operate on Hills

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OPERATION

Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual).

With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely.

Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

3/8-16 LOCKNUT

GAUGE WHEEL

MOUNTING BRACKET

3/8 WASHER

GAUGE WHEEL

SHOULDER BOLT

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS).Anyattemptbytheoperatortotravelinthereversedirec- tion with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position.

WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en- gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless

absolutely necessary.

USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM -

Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders will enter the mowing area.

Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS "ON" position.

FIG. 11

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 12)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing 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 hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.

Select desired height of cut.

Lower mower with attachment lift control.

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

LOW

POSITION

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED"

POSITION

"DISENGAGED" POSITION

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FIG. 12

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Look down and behind before and while backing.

Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) position to start movement.

When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.

ROS "ON" POSITION

ENGINE "ON" POSITION

 

(NORMAL OPERATING)

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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 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.

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 9 and 13)

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

Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.

Raise seat and pull freewheel control up and back into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.

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Contents PP16H36RB Always Wear EYE Protection During OperationGeneral Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Table of Contents Steering Wheel Seat BatteryUnassembled Parts KeyTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig To Install Bagger Components to Tractor See Figs A-4D To Assemble Bagger See Figs A-5CVertical Adjustment Bagger Adjustment SeeHorizontal Adjustment To Assemble and Install Mulcher Plug See FigCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills Reverse Operation System ROSTo Operate Mower See Fig To Transport See FigsCheck Engine OIL Level Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterBefore Starting the Engine ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsPurge Transmission NingBagging see Fig To Dump Bagger SeeTo Convert Mower See Fig Maintenance Lubrication ChartCheck Operator Presence System TractorStar Pattern Blade See Fig Check Reverse Operation ROS SystemEngine Cleaning To Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation Belt RemovalTo Adjust Brake Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral ADJUSTMENTSee Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points With attachment clutch Repair Parts SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures 278Repair Parts Drive Bracket Pulley Steering Assembly 532 19 Steering Wheel Seat Assembly 532 18 SeatDecals Wheels & TiresEngine Repair Parts Mower 532 16 Mower Lift Bagger Repair Parts Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service