Poulan PO17H42STA 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

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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 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. PO17H42STA General Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatTo Remove Tractor from CAR- TON AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from Skid Install Seat See Fig HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Check 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 To Operate on Hills Before Starting the EngineTo Operate Mower See Fig To Transport See FigsPurge Transmission ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor 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 Belt InstallationBelt Removal To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Brake To Check BrakeReplacing Battery See Figs Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment 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 PO17H42STA, Product no 56Tractor - Model Number PO17H42STA, Product no 56 Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description 209 208 207 142 145 KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number PO17H42STA, Product no 56 Drive Repair Parts 6867 8546 856 Bushing Rod Tie Blk Lt Tractor - Model Number PO17H42STA, Product no 56 Engine Optional Equipment140116 Seat 140551 Tractor - Model Number PO17H42STA, Product no 56 Decals Wheels & TiresTractor - Model Number PO17H42STA, Product no 56 Mower Lift Tractor - Model Number PO17H42STA, Product no 56 Mower Deck 165892 Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX