Poulan CO18542STC manual Know Your Tractor

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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.

 

Light Switch Position

Hour meter

Ignition Switch

 

Ammeter

Attachment

 

Clutch Switch

Throttle/Choke Control

Clutch/Brake

Pedal

Lift Lever Plunger

Attachment

Lift Lever

Gearshift Lever

Parking Brake Lever

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage the mower blades or other at- tachments mounted to your tractor. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

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

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/ brake pedal into the brake position. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting and controlling engine speed. AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery.

HOURMETER - Indicates hours of op- eration.

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Contents Model NO. CO18542STC Table of Contents WarrantySafety Rules General OperationII. Slope Operation IV. Service III. ChildrenDo not Safety Rules Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesAPI-SG-SL Unassembled Parts Tools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Install Mulcher Plate If previously removedTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Reposition Right Rear Gauge WheelCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower To Operate on HillsTo Transport Before Starting the Engine To Start EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips Maintenance General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Tractor Engine Service and Adjustments CleaningTo Install Mower To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentTo Check and Adjust Brake To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEU- Tral AdjustmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor Battery OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionExcessive Poor grass Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation