Poulan PBGT2254 manual Know Your Tractor, Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower height

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

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CHOKE CONTROL

HOURMETER	ROS "ON"
AMMETER	POSITION

THROTTLE

CONTROL

CLUTCH/

BRAKE PEDAL

IGNITION SWITCH

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH SWITCH

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

LIFT LEVER

PARKING

BRAKE LEVER

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

LIGHT

SWITCH

RANGE SHIFT

LEVER

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GEAR SHIFT

LEVER

FIG. 8

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

AMMETER - Indicates battery charging(+) or discharg- ing(-).

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower height.

HOURMETER - Indicates hours of operation.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine.

LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

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

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks brake pedal into the brake position.

RANGE SHIFT LEVER - Allows high (H) or low (L) speed for all forward and reverse gears.

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) “ON” POSI- TION - Allows operation of mower deck or other powered attachment while in reverse.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.

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Contents Always Wear EYE Protection During Operation ModelII. Slope Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation IV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Before Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Install Seat See FigTo Attach Nose Roller See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt SeesCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower heightHOW to USE Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigUsing the Reverse Operation System To Operate Mower See FigCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTo Transport Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsMowing Tips Before Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsBlade Removal See Fig TractorTransaxle Cooling BatteryEngine BeltsCleaning To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Level Mower HousingFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs Belt Routing Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig Mower Drive Belt RemovalTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorCylinders OtherFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when Limited Warranty Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service