Poulan PO15538B 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	IGNITION	LIGHT SWITCH
	ATTACHMENT	IGNITION	POSITION
	CLUTCH LEVER	SWITCH	POSITION
	CLUTCH LEVER	SWITCH
			LIFT LEVER
			PLUNGER

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

GEARSHIFT

LEVER

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

MOWER DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS

PARKING

BRAKE

FIG. 4

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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 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.

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. PO15538B General Operation Safety RulesIV. Service II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Battery 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 Before Starting the Engine Mowing Tips To Start Engine See FigGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETires TractorBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemBelts BatteryEngine Transaxle CoolingAIR Filter CleaningClean AIR Screen MufflerTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERInterlocks and Relays Replacing Battery See FigsTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseTo Adjust Choke Control To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust CarburetorFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points With attachment clutch Schematic Tractor - Model Number PO15538BElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis 174643X014 Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering KEY Part Description Engine Optional Equipment Spark ArresterSeat Seatlt.bolt1Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift 188822Mower Deck Repair Parts Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX