Poulan 178493 To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig, To Operate Mower See Figs, To Operate on Hills

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OPERATION

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9)

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.

Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Opera- tion section of this manual).

Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar.

Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground.

Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.

Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting.

IMPORTANT: BE SURE TO READJUST GAUGE WHEELS IF YOU CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT OF THE MOWER DECK.

RETAINER

SPRING

CLEVIS

PIN

FIG. 9

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Figs. 7 and 8)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

Select desired height of cut.

Lower mower with attachment lift control.

Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflec- tor shield in place.

ATTACHEMNT

LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH SWITCH

HIGHEST

PULL OUT TO

POSIITON

"ENGAGE"

 

 

LOWEST

 

POSITION

 

DEFLECTOR

PUSH IN TO

SHIELD

 

"DISENGAGE"

 

FIG. 10

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope.

Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.

Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position.

If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

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.

To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 7 and 11)

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor.

Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.

Remove retainer spring from freewheel control rod.

Push control rod in to disengage transmission and reinsert retainer spring into control rod hole now on back side of the bracket.

Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

FIG. 11

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction

13with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

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Contents PRGT22H50C Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonAssemble 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 Mower Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Figs To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission Mowing TipsCustomer Responsibilities Lubrication Chart ¡General Recommendations Before Each USETractor Engine Muffler CleaningSpark Plugs Engine OIL FilterTo Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Motion Control Lever See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentReplacing Battery See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Adjust Attachment Lift Spring See Fig To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor Fuel System OtherEngine OIL CylindersProblem 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