Poulan 188781 How To Use Your Tractor, TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig, STOPPING See Fig, Operation

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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

OPERATION

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.

Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position and hold.

Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED” position and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

CHOKE

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

CONTROL

"ENGAGED" POSITION

LEVER

 

THROTTLE

 

CONTROL

IGNITION KEY

LEVER

 

 

"DISENGAGED"

"BRAKE"

POSITION

 

POSITION

PARKING BRAKE

 

"ENGAGED"

 

POSITION

CLUTCH/BRAKE

HEIGHT

MOTION CONTROL

LEVER

PEDAL "DRIVE"

ADJUSTMENT

PARKING BRAKE

POSITION

KNOB

 

 

"DISENGAGED"

 

 

POSITION

FIG. 6

STOPPING (See Fig. 6)

MOWER BLADES -

To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch lever to “DISENGAGED” position.

GROUND DRIVE -

To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position.

Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT:THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

ENGINE -

Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to “backfire”.

• Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

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IMPORTANT:LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al- ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely,as described above,before leav- ing the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate.

Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- mance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)

Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.

To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 6)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever.

Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

Release parking brake.

Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 6)

The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad- justment knob in desired direction.

Turn knob clockwise ( TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6)) to raise cutting height.

Turn knob counterclockwise ( STOPPING (See Fig. 6)) to lower cutting height.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height.

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Contents LAWN TRACTOR MODELPD22H42STA IMPORTANT MANUALI. GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY RULESIV. SERVICE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERSWARNING In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making re- pairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE OF CONTENTSPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Steering UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel SeatCHECK BATTERY See Fig ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORINSTALL SEAT See Fig CHECK DECK LEVELNESS INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See FigsTO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING CHECK TIRE PRESSUREOPERATION 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 OPERATIONTRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID ENGINEV-BELTS TRANSAXLE COOLINGAIR FILTER See Fig CLEANINGCLEAN AIR SCREEN CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREASTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO INSTALL 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 FigFRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See Fig TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENTINTERLOCKS AND RELAYS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See FigREPLACING BATTERY See Fig TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULBTO ADJUST CARBURETOR TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See FigTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See FigENGINE OIL STORAGEOTHER FUEL SYSTEMHard to start TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSLoss of power Will not startengaged Battery will not chargeEngine continues to run with attachment clutchTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42STA SCHEMATIC2441 ELECTRICAL144927 259 CHASSISchassiselite svpro7 CHASSIS drive-fender.stlt29 DRIVEDRIVE steeringpl.lt47 STEERING ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42STA SEAT ASSEMBLY 25,8 4,10 DECALSWHEELS AND TIRES 112 ENGINEOPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs intek-twin39ENGINE 42deckman-t-path4 MOWER DECKMower Deck Assembly lift-rh.1pc.stlt10 MOWER LIFTMOWER LIFT 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