Poulan DPR22H46STB owner manual HOW to USE Your Tractor

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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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 10)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing 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 into full “BRAKE” position and hold.

Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED” position and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

CHOKE

CONTROL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER PULL OUT TO “ENGAGE”

THROTTLE

CONTROL

 

 

 

PUSH IN TO

“BRAKE”

 

 

“DISENGAGE”

POSITION

 

IGNITION

MOTION

 

 

 

 

KEY

CONTROL

 

 

 

LEVER

HEIGHT

 

PARKING BRAKE

ADJUSTMENT

“ENGAGED”

KNOB

 

POSITION

 

 

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

“DISENGAGED”

 

“DRIVE” POSITION

POSITION

 

FIG. 10

STOPPING (See Fig. 10)

MOWER BLADES -

To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch switch to “DISENGAGED” position.

GROUND DRIVE -

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

Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

ENGINE -

Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to “backfire”.

Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.

Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" 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, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, before leav- ing the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 10)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate.

Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- mance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 10)

Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.

To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 10)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever.

Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

Release parking brake.

Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 10)

The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjustment knob in desired direction.

Turn knob clockwise ( ) to raise cutting height.

Turn knob counterclockwise ( ) to lower cutting height.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 11)

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

Be sure tractor is on a flat level surface.

Lower mower and adjust mower to desired cutting

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Contents DPR22H46STB Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonTo Attach Nose Roller See Fig Install Seat See FigTo Install Mulcher Plate See Fig To SET UP Your Mower for Mulching See FigAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig To Convert to Bagging or DischargingInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs Check Mower Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelTo Start Engine See Fig ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsCustomer Responsibilities Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Engine Muffler CleaningSpark Plugs Engine OIL FilterTo Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Drive BeltTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig Replacing Battery See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor Other StorageFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF Service Notes Tractor Model Number DPR22H46STB SchematicElectrical 178450 17720408178861 Chassis and Enclosures 174997 174619175582 175692X428Drive 178289 17541772140608 175456Steering Assembly 177883 175121155105 175146Spark Arrester Engine164067 Control Throttle 148315Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires Decals178249 178250Mower Lift Mower Deck 19131312 17608474780616 175746Limited Warranty Sighting Guide Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service