Poulan PR1742STE owner manual Know Your Tractor

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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IGNITION

ATTACHMENT SWITCHLIGHT SWITCH

POSITION

CLUTCH LEVER

AMMETER

THROTTLE/

CHOKE

CONTROL

CLUTCH/

BRAKE

PEDAL

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

GEAR SHIFT

LEVER

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

PARKING

BRAKE

FIG. 5

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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.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of the 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.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery.

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Contents PR1742STE General Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationTable of Contents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesContents of Hardware Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig Check Tire Pressure To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or DISCHARG- ING Check Deck LevelnessEngine on Engine OFF OIL Pressure Lights on Battery Reverse Forward FastSee Safety Rules Section LightKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To TransportADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Tractor Belts Clean AIR ScreenEngine Transaxle CoolingSpark Plugs CleaningMuffler Engine OIL FilterTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation Belt RemovalTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Adjust Brake 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 FuseEngine OIL OtherFuel System CylindersTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PR1742STE, Product no 56Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Drive Transaxle Peerless 206-545C Steering Assembly Adaptor Wheel Strg Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and TiresEngine 170551 Control Th/ch Flag Mower Deck Repair Parts Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Page Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service