Poulan PR17H42STB owner manual HOW to USE Your Tractor, To SET Parking Brake See Fig

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OPERATION

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.

Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position and hold.

Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED” position and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

 

 

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

THROTTLE/CHOKE

"ENGAGED" POSITION

CONTROL LEVER

 

 

 

 

 

IGNITION KEY

 

 

 

"DISENGAGED"

"BRAKE"

 

 

POSITION

 

 

 

POSITION

 

 

PARKING BRAKE

 

 

 

"ENGAGED"

 

 

 

POSITION

 

 

 

MOTION

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE

 

 

PARKING BRAKE

PEDAL "DRIVE"

HEIGHT

 

"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

ADJUSTMENT

POSITION

 

KNOB

 

 

IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, before leav- ing the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate.

Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- mance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 6)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever.

Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 6)

FIG. 6

STOPPING (See Fig. 6)

MOWER BLADES -

To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch lever to “DISENGAGED” position.

GROUND DRIVE -

To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position.

Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

ENGINE -

Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to “backfire”.

Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

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The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust- ment knob in desired direction.

Turn knob clockwise ( ) to raise cutting height.

Turn knob counterclockwise ( ) to lower cutting height.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height.

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Contents PR17H42STB Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesBecome ALERT!!! Your Safety is IN- Volved Table of Contents Slope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat See Fig To Convert to Bagging or Discharging To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor To USE Throttle Control See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig Stopping See Fig To SET Parking Brake See FigTo Transport See Figs To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsTractor Engine Spark Plugs CleaningMuffler To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Removal Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral ADJUSTMENTSee FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigsTo Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number PR17H42STB SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 Drive Transaxle Hydro Gear Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Seat Assembly Wheels and Tires DecalsSpark Arrester EngineOptional Equipment 170551 Control Th/ch Flag Mower Deck 173441 Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty Guide Only Ride UP and Down HillSighting Not Across HillParts and Service