Poulan lawn tractor warranty Know Your Tractor

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS 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.

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER

LIGHT SWITCH

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

IGNITION

ROS "ON"

POSITION

SWITCH

 

 

LIFT LEVER

 

PLUNGER

 

ATTACHMENT

 

LIFT LEVER

 

HEIGHT

 

ADJUSTMENT

 

INDICATOR

PARKING

BRAKE

GEAR SHIFT

LEVER

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

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

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and adjust 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.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of the tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

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

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.

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Contents Always Wear EYE Protection During Operation PO15538LTSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Service III. ChildrenSafe Handling of Gasoline Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyToremovetractorfromcarton Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Deck Levelness Install Seat See FigCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills Reverse Operation System ROSTo Transport Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Maintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleTractor BatteryBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Cleaning Engine Cooling System See FigIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbOther StorageFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsExcessive Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation