Poulan PRK17G42STA owner manual Know Your Tractor, Operation

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

ATTACHMENT SWITCHLIGHT SWITCH

POSITION

CLUTCH LEVER

	AMMETER
THROTTLE/	LIFT LEVER
CHOKE	PLUNGER
CONTROL
	ATTACHMENT
	LIFT LEVER
CLUTCH/
BRAKE
PEDAL

	PARKING
HEIGHT	BRAKE
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
	GEAR SHIFT
	LEVER

FIG. 5

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

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

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

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.

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

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Contents Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation IMPORTANT MANUALLAWN TRACTOR PRK17G42STASAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESSeat CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKSteering Wheel KeysHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY CHECK BATTERY See FigINSTALL SEAT See Fig TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Fig CHECKLISTTO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGINGOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting heightTO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig STOPPING See FigTO TRANSPORT TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See FigBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTSTO START ENGINE See Fig MOWING TIPSMULCHING MOWING TIPS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LUBRICATION CHARTMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSBRAKE OPERATION BATTERYTRACTOR TIRESENGINE CLEAN AIR SCREENCLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS V-BELTSMUFFLER CLEANINGAIR FILTER See Fig SPARK PLUGSTO INSTALL MOWER See Fig SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig TO ADJUST BRAKE See FigTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig WITH PARKING BRAKETO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See FigTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBERTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 28 andTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig INTERLOCKS AND RELAYSTO ADJUST CARBURETOR TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See FigCABLE CLAMP SCREW SPEED CONTROL BRACKET THROTTLE LEVER FUEL SYSTEM STORAGEOTHER ENGINE OILCAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CORRECTIONEngine continues to run SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STAREPAIR PARTS ELECTRICALKEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES REPAIR PARTS114 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STACHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8DRIVE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STA STEERING ASSEMBLY Adaptor Wheel Strg Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 xSEAT ASSEMBLY WHEELS AND TIRES DECALSBearing Flange Front Wheel Only ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark ArresterTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STA MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STA MOWER LIFT Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 10 Ga Page LIMITED WARRANTY C. Securing Warranty Service WARRANTYLIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS E. No Dealer WarrantyONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAXPARTS AND SERVICE FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS