Poulan PBGT2254 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 op- erating 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. 9)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing 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.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENT

 

 

PUSH IN TO

CLUTCH SWITCH

 

 

PULL OUT TO

 

CHOKE

“DISENGAGE”

“ENGAGE”

THROTTLE

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

LEVER

 

 

 

 

“BRAKE”

 

IGNITION

 

POSITION

 

 

 

KEY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARKING BRAKE

 

 

 

“ENGAGED”

CLUTCH/

 

 

POSITION

 

 

 

 

BRAKE PEDAL

“DISENGAGED”

GEAR SHIFT

“DRIVE”

HEIGHT

LEVER

ADJUSTMENT POSITION

 

POSITION

 

 

 

KNOB

 

 

 

FIG. 9

STOPPING (See Fig. 9)

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 gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.

ENGINE -

Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position, before stopping may cause engine to “backfire”.

Turn ignition key to “STOP” 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 "STOP" 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, al- ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

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

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 9)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

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

Full throttle offers the best mower performance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 9)

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

knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 9)

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

Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

Move gearshift and range shift levers to desired po- sition.

Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start move- ment.

IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR TRANSAXLE.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 9)

The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad- justment 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 4-1/2". 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.

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Contents Model Always Wear EYE Protection During OperationSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationII. Slope Operation Service General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck SeeInstall Mower and Drive Belt Sees To Attach Nose Roller See FigCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower height Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Operate Mower See Fig Reverse Operation System ROSBefore Starting the Engine To TransportTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips Maintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Blade Removal See FigBattery EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingCleaning Service and Adjustments To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs Mower Drive Belt Installation To Replace Mower Drive Belt See FigMower Drive Belt Removal Belt RoutingTo Adjust Attachment Clutch See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbOther Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Limited Warranty Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service