Poulan PD18H42STB owner manual Safety Rules, Safe Operation Practices For Ride-On Mowers

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•Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.

SAFETY RULES

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS

Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.

Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

Never carry children.They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.

Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly.

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

WARNING: In order to prevent acci- dental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

WARNING: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the low- est possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

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Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer- tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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Contents OWNERS MANUAL MODELPD18H42STB IMPORTANT MANUALI. GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY RULESIV. SERVICE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERSNever carry passengers or children even with the blades off TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gauge Wheel UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel SeatINSTALL SEAT See Fig ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCHECK BATTERY See Fig ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK See Fig. 4AFIG. 4A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHINGTO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Fig. 4B TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGINGOPERATION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height KNOW YOUR TRACTORSTOPPING See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig TO SET PARKING BRAKE See FigTO TRANSPORT See Figs. 5 and 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 LEVELPURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPSMAX 1/3 MULCHING MOWING TIPSBEFORE EACH USE MAINTENANCELUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSTIRES BATTERYTRACTOR BRAKE OPERATIONV-BELTS CLEAN AIR SCREENCLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS ENGINEMUFFLER CLEANINGENGINE OIL FILTER AIR FILTER See FigSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO INSTALL MOWER See FigTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGWITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See FigTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See FigTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See Fig TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTINTERLOCKS AND RELAYS REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 29 andTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULBTO ADJUST CARBURETOR See Fig TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See FigENGINE OIL STORAGEOTHER FUEL SYSTEMCORRECTION TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSEEngine continues to run NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS REPAIR PARTSSCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STBTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION chassiselite svpro4 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES174619 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB DRIVE 82 165drive-hydro.stlt34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB DRIVE steeringpl.lt29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB STEERING ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB STEERING ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB ENGINE seatlt.knob1 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB SEAT ASSEMBLYWHEELS & TIRES TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB DECALSlift-rh.1pc.stlt12 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB MOWER LIFTTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB MOWER LIFT TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB MOWER DECK Mower Deck Assembly LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONFOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS PARTS AND SERVICE