Poulan HDK19H42 manual Know Your Tractor

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

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AMMETER

LIGHT SWITCH

THROTTLE/CHOKE

CONTROL

CLUTCH/BRAKE

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

IGNITION

ROS "ON" POSITION

 

SWITCH

 

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

PEDAL

FREE WHEEL

CONTROL

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

INDICATOR

PARKING

BRAKE

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

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FIG. 4

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

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery.

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

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower 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.

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

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

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

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.

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Contents HDK19H42 Always Wear EYE Protection During OperationGeneral Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents Steering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsSlope Sheet To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission Mowing TipsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USEBlade Removal See Fig TractorTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Engine Cleaning To Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationBelt Removal To Adjust Brake To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Limited Warranty Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service
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