Poulan 178108 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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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

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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 PRK17G42STB Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable of Contents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesContents of Hardware Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig Check Tire Pressure To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Deck LevelnessEngine on Engine OFF OIL Pressure Lights on Battery Reverse Forward FastSee Safety Rules Section LightKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Towing Carts and Other Attachments Before Starting the EngineTo Transport ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsMulching Mowing Tips General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Tractor Engine Spark Plugs CleaningMuffler Engine OIL FilterTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo 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 FigsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL OtherFuel System CylindersTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PRK17G42STBElectrical 2122KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION 142 174619 Chassis and Enclosures176554 Drive 73900600 175410175765 175578Steering Assembly 175146 175121177876 175118Seat Assembly 178108 DecalsWheels and Tires 178109Engine 170805 Control Th/ch Flag Mower Deck 174493 Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Service Notes Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sighting GuideParts and Service