Poulan POGT20T48STA manual Know Your Tractor, 02734

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR.

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

IGNITION

LIGHT SWITCH

POSITION

SWITCH

CHOKE AMMETER

CONTROL

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH SWITCH

THROTTLE

CONTROL

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER

LIFT LEVER

PARKING

BRAKE LEVER

GEAR SHIFT

LEVER

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine.

GEAR SHIFT L LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION- Turns the headlights on and off.

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

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine.

AMMETER - Indicates battery charging(+) or discharg- ing(-).

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks brake pedal into the brake position.

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Model NO. POGT20T48STA II. Slope Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Install Seat See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Operation 02734 Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips Before Each USE MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Tractor Transaxle Cooling Clean AIR ScreenEngine BeltsCleaning To Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Fuse To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlCylinders OtherFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF Tractor Model Number POGT20T48STA, Product no 56 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly Repair Parts Engine Repair Parts Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsMower Lift Repair Parts Mower Deck Repair Parts Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation