Poulan PBGTGE manual Know Your Tractor, Reverse Operation System ROS on Position

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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 locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

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

(A)ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER – Used to raise and lower the mower or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

(B)BRAKE PEDAL – Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine.

(C)PARKING BRAKE – Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

(D)THROTTLE CONTROL – Used to control engine speed.

(E)ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH – Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

(F)IGNITION SWITCH – Used for starting and stopping the engine.

(G)REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION

– Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse.

(H)LIGHT SWITCH – Turns the headlights on and off.

(J)CRUISE CONTROL LEVER – Used to set forward movement of tractor at desired speed without holding the forward drive pedal.

(K)FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL – Used for forward movement of tractor.

(L)REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL – Used for reverse movement of tractor.

(M)FREEWHEEL CONTROL – Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

(N)CHOKE CONTROL – Used when starting a cold engine.

(P)SERVICE REMINDER / HOUR METER – Indicates when service is required for the engine and mower.

(Q)12-VOLT POWER PORT – Used for 12-volt acces- sories.

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Contents Always Wear EYE Protection During Operation PbgtgeII. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for RIDE-ON Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceSafe Operation Practices for RIDE-ON Mowers III. Children Table of Contents Keys Unassembled PartsMower Mower Front Wheel Slope SheetTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Mower See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsFirst Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S Assemble Front Wheel to7/16 Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Reverse Operation System ROS on Position Know Your TractorStopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo USE Cruise Control -J See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig System CharacteristicsTo Operate on Hills Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterUsing the Reverse Operation System Reverse Operation System ROSTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips Before Each USE MaintenanceTires BatteryTractor Brake OperationEngine Spark Plugs CleaningEngine OIL Filter MufflerTo Level Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove Mower See FigTurn nut right Turn nut left To raise mower To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Check Brake To Attach Jumper Cables To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points Engine dies when Page Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service