Poulan 96042011000 manual HOW to USE Your Tractor, To SET Parking Brake See Fig, Stopping See Fig

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OPERATION

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 17)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.

Depress clutch/brake pedal (B) all the way down and hold.

Pull parking brake lever (C) up and hold, release pres- sure from clutch/brake pedal (B), then release parking brake lever. Pedal should remain in brake position. Ensure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

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B

Fig. 17

STOPPING (See Fig. 18)

MOWER BLADES -

To stop mower blades, place attachment clutch control in the “DISENGAGED” position ().

Turn ignition key (F) to “STOP” position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.

Never use the choke to stop the engine.

IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN "STOP" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al- ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, and set parking brake before leaving the opera- tor's position.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D) (See Fig. 19)

Always operate engine at full speed (fast).

Operating engine at less than full speed (fast) reduces the engine's operating efficiency.

Full speed (fast) offers the best mower performance.

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F

 

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CLUTCH SWITCH

 

 

CLUTCH SWITCH

 

 

“DISENGAGED”

 

 

“ENGAGED”

Fig. 18

GROUND DRIVE -

To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position.

IMPORTANT: FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE PEDALS RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN NOT DEPRESSED.

Fig. 19

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 20)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals.

Start tractor and release parking brake.

Slowly depress forward (K) or reverse (L) drive pedal to begin movement. Ground speed increases the further down the pedal is depressed.

ENGINE -

Move throttle control (D) between half and full speed (fast) position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position, before stopping may cause engine to “backfire”.

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Contents PB26H54YT Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Mower Mower Front WheelAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyToremovetractorfromcarton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall ANTI-SWAY BAR S if Equipped See Turn Steering Wheel Left and Position Mower See FigANTI-SWAY BAR S Attach Mower Side Suspension Arms a to Chassis See Fig Attach Rear Lift Links C See FigAttach Front Link E See Fig Install Belt on Engine Clutch Pulley M See Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See FigStopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo USE Cruise Control J See Fig To Operate MowerBefore Starting the Engine To Start Engine See Fig Purge TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing Tips Maintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleBattery TractorBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Cleaning IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigDeck Washout Port See Fig Service and Adjustments To Install MowerTo Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Level Mower To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigTo Attach Jumper Cables To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTransmission Storage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionTo run when oper Battery will notFires when turn Engine continuesSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Limited Warranty

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