Poulan PR20PH42STC 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. 6

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 PR20PH42STC Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety Rules Table of Contents Slope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat KeysTo 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 Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor To USE Cruise Control HOW to USE Your TractorTo Move Forward and Backward To Transport See Figs To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelMulching Mowing Tips Purge TransmissionMowing Tips General Recommendations Service DatesLubrication Chart Customer ResponsibilitiesTractor Engine 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 FigBelt Installation Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Adjust Carburetor Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF Tractor Model Number PR20PH42STC, Product no 56 SchematicIgnition Switch Wiring Insulated Clips PTO SwitchElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Bracket Fender Drive 178062 Steering Assembly 170162 KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionOptional Equipment EngineSeat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsMower Lift Mower Deck 177563 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