OPERATION

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AMMETER

THROTTLE/CHOKE

CONTROL

CLUTCH/

BRAKE

PEDAL

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FREE WHEEL

CONTROL

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION

LIGHT

CLUTCH LEVER

SWITCH

 

SWITCH

 

POSITION

 

 

 

 

LIFT LEVER

 

 

PLUNGER

 

 

ATTACHMENT

 

 

LIFT LEVER

PARKING

BRAKE

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

FIG. 5

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

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. LIGHT SWITCH POSITION: 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.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

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

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

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.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height.

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Poulan 182705 owner manual Know Your Tractor

182705 specifications

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