Poulan 179075 owner manual Safety Rules

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SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

•Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

•Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.

•Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

•If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly.

•Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

Look for this symbol to point out im- portant safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transport- ing, adjusting or making repairs, al- ways disconnect spark plug wire and placewirewhereitcannotcontactspark plug.

CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the low- est possible speed when on a slope. 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.

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer- tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories containleadandleadcompounds,chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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Contents PR22H48STA 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 Know 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 TransmissionBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsTractor Engine Spark Plugs Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasCleaning MufflerTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Drive Belt FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel Camber Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Replace Fuse To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Choke Control See FigTo Adjust Carburetor Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF Tractor Model Number PR22H48STA SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive Transaxle See Breakdown Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Engine Optional EquipmentSpark Arrester KEY Part Description Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsMower Lift KEY Mower Deck Washer, Spacer Mower Vented Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service
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