Poulan PDGT26H54A owner manual Know Your Tractor

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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.

 

HOURMETER

LIGHT SWITCH

CHOKE CONTROL

IGNITION

POSITION

SWITCH

 

 

 

 

AMMETER

 

THROTTLE

 

ATTACHMENT

CONTROL

 

CLUTCH SWITCH

BRAKE PEDAL

 

LIFT LEVER

 

 

PLUNGER

MOTION DRIVE

 

 

BELT TENSION

 

LIFT LEVER

HANDLE

 

 

 

 

 

PARKING

 

 

BRAKE LEVER

 

 

MOTION

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

LEVER

 

HEIGHT

 

 

ADJUSTMENT

02507

 

KNOB

 

 

FREEWHEEL

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

FIG. 8

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

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.

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

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.

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

IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine.

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

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine. LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

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

HOURMETER - Indicates hours of operation.

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

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower height.

MOTION DRIVE BELT TENSION HANDLE - Used when changing motion drive belt and, if necessary, starting engine under extremely cold conditions.

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Contents Model PDGT26H54AII. Slope Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for RIDE-ON Mowers General OperationTable of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsUnassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Install Seat See FigTo Attach Nose Roller See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt SeesCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport See Figs 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 LevelAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing TipsPurge Transmission Before Each USE MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Tractor Transaxle Pump Fluid EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingCleaning To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Level Mower HousingFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs Mower Drive Belt Removal Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigTo Check and Adjust Brake Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERInterlocks and Relays To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbCylinders OtherFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsWith attachment clutch Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationFor Service or Replacement Parts Parts and Service