Poulan 188774 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.

 

ATTACHMENT

 

LIGHT

 

CLUTCH LEVER

IGNITION

 

SWITCH

 

 

 

 

SWITCH

 

 

POSITION

 

 

 

AMMETER

 

 

LIFT LEVER

 

 

 

PLUNGER

THROTTLE/CHOKE

 

 

ATTACHMENT

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

LIFT LEVER

 

 

 

CLUTCH/BRAKE

 

 

 

PEDAL

 

 

 

 

PARKING

 

BRAKE

FREE WHEEL

MOTION

CONTROL

CONTROL

 

LEVER

FIG. 6

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

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

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting and controling engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine.

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

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

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off. MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

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.

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PD185H42STA Always Wear EYE Protection During OperationGeneral Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from CAR- TON Assembly Tools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigCheck Deck Levelness To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Operate Mower See FigTo Transport See Figs ADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Engine Spark Plugs CleaningMuffler IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTo Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationBelt Removal To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Brake To Check BrakeReplacing Battery See Figs Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points When operator leaves seat Schematic Tractor - Model Number PD185H42ST PD185H42STAElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis KEY Drive Transaxle Hydro Gear Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and TiresEngine Optional EquipmentMower Lift Mower Deck 152182032X421 Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service