Poulan PR20PH42STB 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

CONTROL

THROTTLE

CONTROL

BRAKE

PEDAL

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FREEWHEEL

CONTROL

0

6060

AMPS

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH SWITCH

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL

FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL

CRUISE CONTROL LEVER

PARKING BRAKE

FIG. 5

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

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.

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 PR20PH42STB Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety Rules Table of Contents Keys Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel SeatTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat See Fig To Convert to Bagging or Discharging To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingInstall Mulcher Plate See Fig Check 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 GasolineMulching Mowing Tips Purge TransmissionMowing Tips General Recommendations Service DatesLubrication Chart Customer ResponsibilitiesTires Blade Care BatteryTractor Brake OperationEngine Engine OIL Filter CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig Belt Removal To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Attach Jumper Cables To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Adjust Carburetor Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF Tractor Model Number PR20PH42STB SchematicIgnition Switch Wiring Insulated Clips PTO SwitchElectrical 175688 KEY Part DescriptionChassis and Enclosures Bracket Fender Drive Repair PartsTransaxle Order parts from Steering Assembly 180657 KEY Part NO. NO. Description EngineOptional Equipment Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsMower Lift Mower Deck Bar Adjusting Gauge Wheel Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service