Poulan 177271 Know Your Tractor, Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower height

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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 location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

IGNITION SWITCH

LIGHT SWITCH

CHOKE AMMETER

CONTROL

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH SWITCH

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

THROTTLE

CONTROL

LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

RANGE SHIFT

LEVER

PARKING BRAKE

GEAR SHIFTLEVER

LEVER

FIG. 8

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine.

GEAR SHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off. THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed. IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower height.

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

RANGE SHIFT LEVER - Allows high (H) or low (L) speed for all forward and reverse gears.

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Contents PRGT2046A Safety Rules IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigRemove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor To SET UP Your Mower for Mulching See Fig Install Mulcher Plate See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Fig Install mulcher plate if previously removedCheck Tire Pressure Check Mower LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemChecklist Operation Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower height Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightBefore Starting the Engine Mowing Tips To Start Engine See FigMulching Mowing Tips Before Service Dates Customer ResponsibilitiesGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Clean AIR Screen EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingCleaning Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasEngine OIL Filter MufflerService and Adjustments To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing TractorRecheck side-to-side adjustment To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentFront Wheel Camber To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Replace Fuse To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Adjust CarburetorTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Choke Control See FigStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionOFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PRGT2046AElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Ground Drive Wheel, Hub Assembly Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Engine Engine Briggs Model # Seat Assembly 154Decals Wheels & Tires170563 Lift Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Mower Deck KEY Part Description Transaxle Repair Parts Page Page Limited Warranty Canada contactSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service

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