Poulan 96042011101, 436155 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)BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine.

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

(D)THROTTLE - Used to control engine speed.

(E)ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - 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.

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

(J)MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of the 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 PBGT26H54 II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents 4 O.D Unassembled PartsRear 3/16 Lift Link Shoulder Bolt 1/4 O.D Oil Drain TubeBefore Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly ToremovetractorfromcartonANTI-SWAY BAR S Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S if Equipped SeeTurn Steering Wheel Left and Position Mower See Fig Attach Front Link E See Fig Attach Mower Side Suspension Arms a to Chassis See FigAttach Rear Lift Links C See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Belt on Engine Clutch Pulley M SeeCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Stop Mower Blades To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate MowerCheck Engine OIL Level Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterBefore Starting the Engine To Operate on HillsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission Mowing Tips Schedule MaintenanceMaintenance General RecommendationsBlade Removal See Fig BatteryTractor Blade CareEngine Deck Washout Port See Fig CleaningIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove Mower See FigTo Level Mower To Check Brake Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Remove Wheel See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTransmission Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction TroubleshootingEngine continues To run when operBattery will not Fires when turnOnly Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationLimited Warranty