Poulan DB24H48YT To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig, To Operate Mower See Fig, To Operate on Hills

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OPERATION

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9)

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.

NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.

Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual).

Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar.

Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground.

Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.

Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting.

IMPORTANT:BE SURETO READJUST GAUGEWHEELS IFYOU CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT OF THE MOWER DECK.

RETAINER

SPRING

CLEVIS

PIN

FIG. 9

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitat- ing or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.

Select desired height of cut.

Lower mower with attachment lift control.

Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped,or the deflector shield in place.

"ENGAGED" POSITION

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

 

HIGH POSITION

 

LOW

 

POSITION

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH "DISENGAGED" POSITION

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SHIELD

FIG. 10

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position.

WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en- gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM -

Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS "ON" position.

Look down and behind before backing.

Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) position to start movement.

When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.

ROS "ON" POSITION

ENGINE "ON" POSITION

 

(NORMAL OPERATING)

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TO OPERATE ON HILLS

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

Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.

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Contents Always Wear EYE Protection During Operation DB24H48YTSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery See Fig To Attach Nose Roller See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Check Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigReverse Operation System ROS To Operate on HillsTo Transport See Figs Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Lubrication Chart MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEBlade Removal See Fig TractorTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Check Operator Presence SystemEngine Cleaning To Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Attach Jumper CablesTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace FuseOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Engine dies when Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service

DB24H48YT specifications

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