Poulan 404630 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.

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Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

(A)ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER – Used to raise and lower the mower or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

(B)CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL – Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine.

(C)PARKING BRAKE – Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

(D)THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.

(E)ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER – Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

(F)IGNITION SWITCH – Used for starting and stopping the engine.

(G)REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" PO- SITION – Allows operation of mower or other powered

attachment while in reverse.

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(H)LIGHT SWITCH – Turns the headlights on and off.

(J)CRUISE CONTROL LEVER - Used to set forward movement of tractor at desired speed without holding the forward drive pedal.

(K)FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL - Used for forward move- ment of tractor.

(L)REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL- Used for reverse move- ment of tractor.

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

(N)CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold en- gine.

(P)SERVICE REMINDER / HOUR METER – Indicates when service is required for the engine and mower.

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Contents C20H42YT Always Wear EYE Protection During OperationSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Table of Contents Assembly Unassembled PartsTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor StoppingTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigSystem Characteristics To USE Cruise Control -J See FigService REMINDER/HOUR Meter Before Starting the EngineReverse Operation System ROS To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips Maintenance Before Each USEBattery TractorBrake Operation TiresEngine Cleaning Engine OIL FilterMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Figs To Level Mower Mower Drive Belt Removal Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig To Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigTo Attach Jumper Cables To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Engine dies when Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXPage Parts and Service