Poulan PD20PH48STC 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 locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

AMMETER

IGNITION

LIGHT SWITCH

 

SWITCH

POSITION

CHOKE

CONTROL

THROTTLE

CONTROL

BRAKE

PEDAL

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FREEWHEEL

CONTROL

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH SWITCH

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL

FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL

CRUISE CONTROL LEVER

PARKING BRAKE

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

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

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

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

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

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

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

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

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ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower 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.

FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL - Used for forward movement of tractor.

REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL - Used for reverse movement of tractor.

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

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Contents PD20PH48STC Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Mower Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Gauge Wheels Seat Nose RollerTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Install Seat See FigTo Attach Nose Roller See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Mower 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 Purge TransmissionMowing Tips Before Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsTractor Engine Spark Plugs CleaningClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas MufflerTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To 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 Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing Battery See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Fuse To Adjust CarburetorInterlocks and Relays Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsWith attachment clutch Tractor Model Number PD20PH48STC SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description DriveSteering Assembly 180656 Wheel Steering Engine Stem Tank Fuel Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsMower Lift KEY Part NO. NO. Description Mower Deck 175820 Pulley Idler Flat Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service