Poulan PDGT26H48A 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

POSITION

CHOKE CONTROL

IGNITION

 

AMMETER

 

SWITCH

 

THROTTLE

 

ATTACHMENT

 

CLUTCH SWITCH

CONTROL

 

 

LIFT LEVER

 

 

BRAKE PEDAL

 

PLUNGER

 

 

MOTION DRIVE

 

 

BELT TENSION

 

LIFT LEVER

HANDLE

 

 

 

 

 

PARKING

 

 

BRAKE LEVER

 

 

MOTION

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

LEVER

HEIGHT

 

 

ADJUSTMENT

 

KNOB

 

 

FREEWHEEL

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

FIG. 7

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.

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.

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(-).

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 PDGT26H48A II. 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 Fig Install Seat See FigTo Attach Nose Roller See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Operation 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 HillsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsBefore Each USE MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Tractor Engine Spark Plugs CleaningClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas MufflerTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Adjust Attachment Clutch See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Order To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig To Attach Jumper CablesTo Replace Fuse To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig Cylinders OtherFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF Tractor Model Number PDGT26H48A, Product Number 954 56 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description 138 Chassis and EnclosuresRepair Parts 153 Ground DriveTransaxle Hydro Gear Steering Assembly 180656 Wheel, Steering Spark Arrester KIT EngineSeat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsLift Assembly Mower Deck KEY Part NO. NO. Description Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service