Poulan 180278 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

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AMMETER

IGNITION

LIGHT SWITCH

 

 

SWITCH

POSITION

CHOKE

HOURMETER

ATTACHMENT

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

CLUTCH SWITCH

 

 

 

LIFT LEVER

THROTTLE

 

 

PLUNGER

CONTROL

0

 

 

60

60

ELAPSED TIME

 

 

AMPS

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

HOURS 1/10

 

 

 

 

ATTACHMENT

BRAKE

 

 

LIFT LEVER

 

 

 

PEDAL

 

 

 

HEIGHT

 

 

REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL

 

 

 

ADJUSTMENT

 

 

 

KNOB

 

 

 

 

 

 

FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL

FREEWHEEL

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

CRUISE CONTROL LEVER

 

 

PARKING BRAKE

 

FIG. 7

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

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used to control engine speed.

CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a cold engine.

FREE WHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height.

HOURMETER - Indicates hours of operation.

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

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

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.

FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL - Used for forward movement of tractor.

REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL- Used for reverse movement of tractor.

CRUISE CONTROL LEVER - Used to set forward move- ment of tractor at desired speed without holding the forward drive pedal.

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Contents PR25PH48STA Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Install Seat See FigTo Attach Nose Roller See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Battery Reverse Forward FastKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport See Figs To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips Purge TransmissionGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartService Dates Customer ResponsibilitiesTractor Engine Engine OIL Filter CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Interlocks and Relays Replacing Battery See FigTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF NON-REMOVABLE Removable Connections Connections SchematicTractor Model Number PR25PH48STA Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Bracket Fender Drive Repair PartsTransaxle Order parts from Steering Assembly 175118 Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 Unc 175553 Clip Engine Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsMower Lift Mower Deck Washer, Spacer Mower Vented Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Service Notes Service Notes Parts and Service