Poulan 433401 Before Starting the Engine, To Operate on Hills, Towing Carts and Other Attachments

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OPERATION

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.

•Select desired height of cut.

•Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES (See Fig. 6)

•Disengage attachment clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.

"ENGAGED" POSITION

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITION

LOW

POSITION

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

FIG. 6

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope.

•Choosetheslowestspeedbeforestartingupordownhills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedalquicklytobrakepositionandengageparkingbrake.

•Movegearshiftleverto1stgear.Besureyouhaveallowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement.

•To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

•Make all turns slowly.

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- tor. Use common sense when towing. 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.

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) (See Fig. 7)

Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position.

WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en- gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM -

•Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and hold.

•With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS "ON" position.

•Look down and behind before and while backing.

•Move gear shift lever to reverse (R) position and slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.

•When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ROS "ON"

ENGINE "ON" POSITION

POSITION

(NORMAL OPERATING)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 7

TO TRANSPORT

 

 

•Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.

•When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the Maintenance section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual.

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Contents Model II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Steering Wheel Unassembled PartsBefore Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Seat See FigCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsTo Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsADD Gasoline Lubrication Chart MaintenanceBlade Removal See Fig BatteryTractor Blade CareEngine Spark Plugs CleaningEngine Cooling System See Fig MufflerTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Removal Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentInterlocks and Relays To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction TroubleshootingExcessive Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationService Notes Limited Warranty

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