Poulan 438706, 96042012400 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

HOURMETER

LIGHT SWITCH

 

THROTTLE/CHOKE

 

CONTROL

 

 

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH/BRAKE

CLUTCH LEVER

 

PEDAL

 

PARKING BRAKE

IGNITION

SWITCH

 

ATTACHMENT

MOTION

LIFT LEVER

 

CONTROL

FREEWHEEL

LEVER

 

CONTROL

 

Fig. 3

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

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

ATTACHMENTLIFTLEVER-Usedtoraise,lower,andadjust 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.

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

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

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

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

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

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

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

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Contents PB20H42YT Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Tools Required for Assembly Unassembled PartsTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidAssembly Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See FigStopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control See FigTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigReverse Operation System ROS To Operate MowerBefore Starting the Engine Automatic Transmission Warm UP To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission Mowing Tips Maintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleBlade Removal See Fig BatteryTractor Engine Cleaning Spark PlugsIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig Deck Washout Port See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower Belt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTransmission Storage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionTroubleshooting Points Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXLimited Warranty