Poulan 96042011001, 532 43 34-32 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/CHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting and controlling 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" POSITION - Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse.

(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.

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

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Contents PB26H54YT 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 To USE Throttle Control D See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig Stopping See FigTo Operate Mower To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To USE Cruise Control J See FigBefore Starting the Engine Automatic 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 Remove Wheel See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Order To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig To Attach Jumper CablesTransmission 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