Poulan PO165H42STB manual Know Your Tractor

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

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ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER IGNITIONLIGHT

SWITCH

SWITCHPOSITION

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

	THROTTLE/CHOKE	ATTACHMENT
	CONTROL
		LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

	PARKING
	BRAKE
FREE WHEEL	MOTION
CONTROL	CONTROL
	LEVER

FIG. 4

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

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

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and controling 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.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off. MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower 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. PO165H42STB General Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Key Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat Slope SheetHOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Lower seat into operating position and sit on seatCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Transport See FigsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Customer Responsibilities Lubrication ChartService Dates General RecommendationsTractor Engine Muffler CleaningSpark Plugs To Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation Belt RemovalTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Replacing Battery See Figs To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERInterlocks and Relays To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PO165H42STB, Product no 56Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Engine 148315 Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc Mower Deck 177563 Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX