Poulan 161608 owner manual HOW to USE Your Tractor

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OPERATION

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.

Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position and hold.

Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED” position and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

 

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

THROTTLE

“ENGAGED” POSITION

 

CONTROL

“DISENGAGED”

 

POSITION

 

PARKING BRAKE

 

“ENGAGED” PO-

“BRAKE”

SITION

 

POSITION

GEARSHIFT LEVER

 

“DISENGAGED”

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDALPOSITION “DRIVE” POSITION

FIG. 7

STOPPING (See Fig. 7)

MOWER BLADES -

Move attachment clutch lever to “DISENGAGED” position.

GROUND DRIVE -

Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position.

Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

ENGINE -

Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to “backfire”.

Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.

Never use choke to stop engine.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, before leav- ing the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate.

Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 7)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever.

Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 6)

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height.

Grasp lift lever.

Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil condi- tions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height.

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Contents Model NO. HD145H42G Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes Turn off blades when not mowingSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Mow only in daylight or good artificial lightNumber Date of Purchase Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Model NUMBERHD145H42G SerialMower AdjustmentsBattery Mower AdjustmentContents of Hardware Pack Unpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from CAR- TON Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidAdjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt HOW to SET UP Your TractorConnect Battery See Figs Install Seat See FigCheck Deck Levelness Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureHydro Models only Battery Reverse Forward FastUnlocked Lock Locked Reverse Neutral High LOWKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport See Figs To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartService Dates General RecommendationsTires BatteryTractor Brake OperationTransaxle Pump Fluid EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingEngine OIL Filter See B Clean AIR Screen See aService air cleaner more often under dusty conditions AIR Filter See aIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Install Mower See FigRaise mower to its highest position To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Figs To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigBlock up axle securely To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigInterlocks and Relays To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbFinal Setting To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Preliminary SettingTroubleshooting Points OFF Because of THIS, SchematicElectrical Tractor - Model Number HD145H42GHarness Eng B&S 14 OHV Dual KEY Part DescriptionChassis and Enclosures 19131312 159530 Chassis Wldmt 140356 Drawbar Stretch 1749061274180512 74780616Drive 140607 Steering Assembly 124035X Support Shaft 126684X 14004419272016 10040600Seat Assembly LAO18 Wheels and TiresLBD48 LSB42Engine Muffler Exhaust LT B&S 14HP IC OHV Lift 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24 Wire Asm Inner W/Plunger159460 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 3146R Retainer Spring 140302Mower Deck Washer 17/32 x 15/16 x 12 Gauge 137729 Screw Hex Thd CutWasher Hard Blade Mower Vented Transaxle Hydro Gear Model Number 142937 Swashplate, Variable 142965 Pin 142986 Housing, Lower 15077875 x 1.25 x 20 xService Notes Service Notes Orangeburg, SC 29116 USA Service DepartmentCanada contact BoxThis OUT Dotted Lines Slope Only Ride UP and Down HillCUT

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