Poulan PO1538D 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

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

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. PO1538D General Operation Safety RulesIV. Service II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable 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 Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills To Transport Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips To Start Engine See FigService Dates MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsTires TractorBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemBelts BatteryEngine Transaxle CoolingEngine Cooling Fins See Fig Clean AIR ScreenAIR Filter See Fig Spark Plugs CleaningMuffler IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation Belt RemovalTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Attach Jumper CablesInterlocks and Relays To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PO1538DElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis 5479J Plug Button Blk 359 Dia Choke Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering Bushing Link Drag Blk LR Optional Equipment Seat Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift Mower Deck Repair Parts Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation