Poulan 187189 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.

 

IGNITION

LIGHT SWITCH

ATTACHMENT

SWITCH

CLUTCH LEVER

 

POSITION

 

 

THROTTLE/

LIFT LEVER

CHOKE

PLUNGER

CONTROL

 

 

ATTACHMENT

 

LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH/

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

BRAKE

LEVER

PEDAL

 

PARKING

BRAKE

GEAR SHIFT

LEVER

FIG. 4

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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 controlling 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.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of the tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and adjust 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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Contents Model NO. PO1742STB Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from Skid Install Seat See Fig HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Check Battery See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine Mowing Tips To Start Engine See FigGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Belts Clean AIR ScreenEngine Transaxle CoolingMuffler CleaningEngine Cooling Fins See Fig Spark PlugsTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation Belt RemovalTo Adjust Brake To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTransaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentReplacing Battery See Figs To Attach Jumper CablesInterlocks and Relays To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Service Notes Schematic Tractor - Model Number PO1742STBElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures 179101 170 Drive 173937Steering Assembly 186737 Engine Optional EquipmentSeat Assembly Seatlt.bolt1Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift Mower Deck 153535 Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation