Poulan PP21H42 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

ROS "ON" POSITION

 

 

 

CHOKE

SERVICE

CLUTCH LEVER

SWITCH

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

REMINDER/HOURMETER

 

LIFT LEVER

LIGHT

 

 

 

PLUNGER

 

 

 

 

SWITCH

 

 

 

ATTACHMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIFT LEVER

THROTTLE/CHOKE

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

FORWARD

BRAKE

 

 

 

DRIVE PEDAL

 

 

 

 

PEDAL

 

 

 

REVERSE DRIVE

 

 

 

 

PEDAL

HEIGHT

 

 

 

ADJUSTMENT

 

 

 

KNOB

 

 

 

 

FREE WHEEL

CONTROL

PARKING

BRAKE

CRUISE

CONTROL

LEVER

FIG. 5

Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

SERVICE REMINDER / HOUR METER – Indicates when service is required for the engine and mower.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

ATTACHMENTLIFTLEVER-Usedtoraise,lower,andadjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine.

CRUISE CONTROL LEVER - Used to set forward move- ment of tractor at desired speed without holding the forward drive pedal.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL - Used for forward movement of tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the

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LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL- Used for reverse movement of tractor.

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) “ON” POSI- TION - Allows operation of mower deck or other powered attachment while in reverse.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

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

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

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PP21H42 General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents Seat Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Slope SheetTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidConnect Battery See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorStopping See Fig To Move Forward and Backward To USE Cruise ControlReverse Operation System ROS See Fig Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterUsing the Reverse Operation System To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Maintenance Lubrication ChartTractor BatteryBlade Removal See Fig Engine Cleaning To Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigMandrel Lift Link Adjustment NUTTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig SuspensionTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Choke Control To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust CarburetorFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionWith attachment clutch Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXService Notes Service Notes