Poulan 96042010703, 34-80 Before Starting the Engine, To Operate on Hills, Check Engine OIL Level

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OPERATION

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope.

•Choosethelowestspeed beforestartingupordownhills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

•If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedalquicklytobrakepositionandengageparkingbrake.

•Move motion control lever to neutral position.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL 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 Fig. 14)

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

•Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.

•Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

•To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

TRANSMISSION ENGAGED

02203

TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED

Fig. 14

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the Maintenance section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP ENSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys- tem of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5)

When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

•Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position.

•Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral position.

•Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED” position.

•Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.

•Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry.

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Contents PB195H42LT Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyToremovetractorfromcarton Before Removing Tractor from SkidTo Adjust Seat See Fig Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Operation Know Your Tractor ROS onPosition HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See FigTo USE Throttle Control D See Fig Stopping See FigTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigReverse Operation System ROS To Operate MowerBefore Starting the Engine To Operate on HillsTowing Carts and Other Attachments Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips Purge TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Maintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleBattery TractorBlade Removal See Fig Engine Cleaning Engine Cooling System See FigMuffler Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove 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 FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTransmission 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

34-80, 96042010703 specifications

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