Poulan PBA195H42LT Safety Rules, Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers, General Operation

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SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

WARNING: In order to prevent acci- dental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

WARNING: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the low- est possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer- tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and working.

Slow down before turning.

Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting.

Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard.

Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light.

Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.

Always wear eye protection when operating ma- chine.

Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-re- lated injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.

Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights.

Keep machine free of grass , leaves or other debris build-up which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build-up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine. Allow machine to cool before storage.

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting.

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.

Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blades.

Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

Never carry passengers.

Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while back- ing.

Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the blades when crossing gravel surfaces.

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II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose traction. Always keep the machine in gear when going down slopes. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.

• Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction, which could cause the machine to roll over.

• Use extra care while operating machine with grass catchers or other attachments; they can affect the stability of the machine. Do no use on steep slopes.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the edge or if the edge caves in.

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Contents Model PBA195H42LT Lawn TractorGeneral Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Table of Contents Seat Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Slope SheetTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig Check Battery See FigCheck 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 Operate Mower See FigReverse Operation System ROS Check Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTo Transport See Figs ADD GasolineAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing TipsPurge Transmission NingGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETo Sharpen Blade See Fig TractorBlade Removal See Fig Check Operator Presence SystemEngine AIR Filter CleaningClean AIR Screen MufflerTo Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigBelt Removal Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Limited Warranty L5V 3E4Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Degrés Suivant LES UNE Pliez EST CeciDentretien Notes Autorisé Garantie cette de exclus sont normal l’entretien etDépannage DE Guide Conducteur le lorsqueLame de mandrin le Remplacez Tordu est lame de mandrin Un Tracteur EntreposageMoteur Reglages ET Revision MoteurAVANT/CAR Roues DES Convergence LA DE ENLEVEMENT/REMPLACEMENTRossage LA DE L’ALIGNEMENT Régler PourFrein LE Régler ET Contrôler Pour Fig la Voir’EN Courroie LA Remplacer Pour Transmission DE MentnetraîCourroie Acer Rempl Pour Tondeuse DE Lame DE MENTNETRAÎD’ENLautre À Côté DUN Réglage Tondeuse DE Boîtier LE Niveler Pour15 .FIG AIR À Filtre Entretien’ALLUMAGE Bougie ’AIR Tamis LE NettoyerFig la Voir Lame LA Affiler Sionmistrans LA DE Moteur FluideTransmission LA DE Refroidissement Trapézoïdales CourroiesFig la Voir Lame LA Enlever EN Fonctionnement DE Système ETLubrification DE Tableau Recommandations LESGénérales Utilisation Chaque AvantTransmission LA Purger UtilisationTondre DE Conseils QuetiMoteur LE Démarrer DE Avant Tracteur LE Transporter Pour Et 4 .Fig les VoirEN Fonctionnement DE Système Pentes LES Dans Utiliser PourFig la Voir Arrêter Pour GAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser PourTeurtrac Votre Utiliser Comment Fig la Voir Mentnetionsta DE Frein LE Engager PourLSW02838 ’EMBRAYAGE Desmancom des tionfonc la et MontageNI DE EST Tondeuse LA SI Vérifier Tionsec la Voir Conduisant LE EN TeletDesman Fig la Voir Siège LE InstallerVotre Monter Comment Com des fonction la et mentceplalemToncar DU Tracteur LE Sortir PourPalette LA Daptateur Montées NON PiécesUidepente Produit DE Spécifications SommaireClient DU Responsabilités CCA .MIN AMP/HREnfants EntretienRemorquage Général EntretienGénéral Fonctionnement TESPEN LES Dans Fonctionnement Tracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour ConseilsAUX Imprimé PBA195H42LT ModèleCom.poulan.www web site notre Visitez