Poulan PBGT27H54 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.

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

HOURMETER

IGNITION

ROS "ON" POSTION

 

SWITCH

AMMETER

 

 

 

CHOKE CONTROL

 

 

 

 

ATTACHMENT

 

 

CLUTCH SWITCH

THROTTLE

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

BRAKE PEDAL

 

LIFT LEVER

 

PLUNGER

 

 

LIFT LEVER

MOTION DRIVE

 

 

BELT TENSION

 

 

HANDLE

 

PARKING

 

 

 

 

BRAKE LEVER

 

 

MOTION

HEIGHT

 

CONTROL

 

LEVER

ADJUSTMENT

 

KNOB

 

 

FREEWHEEL

LIGHT SWITCH

02561LSW

POSITION

CONTROL

 

 

 

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.

BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

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.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

MOTION DRIVE BELT TENSION HANDLE - Used when changing motion drive belt and, if necessary, starting engine under extremely cold conditions.

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

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.

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

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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 FigADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing TipsPurge Transmission General Recommendations MaintenanceService Dates Lubrication ChartTo Sharpen Blade See Fig TractorBlade Removal See Fig Engine Cleaning 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 RemovalTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigTo Check and Adjust Brake Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERInterlocks and Relays To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbCylinders OtherFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when Limited Warranty Service Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service