Poulan PC14542B owner manual Know Your Tractor

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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ATTACHMENT		LIGHT SWITCH
CLUTCH	IGNITION
LEVER	IGNITION
AMMETER	SWITCH	LIFT LEVER
		LIFT LEVER
		PLUNGER

THROTTLE/CHOKE

CONTROLATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

MOWER DECK

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

POSITIONS

PARKING

BRAKE

GEARSHIFT

LEVER

FIG. 4

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

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

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

AMMETER: Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

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

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine.

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Contents Model NO. PC14542B General Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationTable of Contents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesKeys Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat Slope SheetTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from Skid Check Battery See Fig HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Install Seat See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsADD Gasoline Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig General Recommendations Customer ResponsibilitiesBefore Each USE Tires TractorBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemBelts BatteryEngine Transaxle CoolingTo Service Cartridge Clean AIR ScreenTo Service PRE-CLEANER Engine Cooling Fins See FigSpark Plugs CleaningMuffler IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation Belt RemovalTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Adjust Brake See FigTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Attach Jumper CablesInterlocks and Relays To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PC14542BElectrical 2122175566 175158175141 Chassis and Enclosures 176554 17490608162 Drive197 145 120 116 202 150 15173900600 17497372140608 145212Steering Assembly Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 12Ga Engine 170551 148315Seat Assembly 176396 DecalsWheels & Tires 176851Mower Lift Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc Mower Deck 171977 17060514174493 174284Service Notes Limited Warranty Limited Warranties ForSighting Guide CUT This OUT Dotted Is a Slope