Poulan 178493 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 location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

AMMETER

CHOKE CONTROL

THROTTLE

CONTROL

CLUTCH/

BRAKE

PEDAL

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

IGNITION SWITCH

LIGHT SWITCH

POSITION

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH SWITCH

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER

LIFT LEVER

PARKING

BRAKE LEVER

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

FREEWHEEL

CONTROL

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

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

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine. LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

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THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.

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

IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine.

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

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

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower height.

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Contents PRGT22H50C II. Slope Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorAssemble Gauge Wheels and Brackets 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 Figs To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsBefore Each USE Lubrication Chart ¡Customer Responsibilities General RecommendationsTractor Engine Engine OIL Filter CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigTo Adjust Brake See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Adjust Motion Control Lever See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig Interlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Attachment Lift Spring See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig Cylinders OtherFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF Service Notes Tractor - Model Number PRGT22H50C SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Ground Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering Assembly Adapter, Wheel Steering Spark Arrester KIT EngineKEY Part Description Seat Assembly Lift Assembly Mower Deck Washer, Hard Blade Mower Vented Wheels & Tires DecalsService Notes Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty SLO CUT OUT This Is a TtedParts and Service