Know Your Tractor | Poulan 183748 manual

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

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IGNITION	LIGHT
SWITCH	SWITCH
ATTACHMENT	POSITION
CLUTCH LEVER

AMMETER

CHOKE CONTROL

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

THROTTLE

CONTROL

GEARSHIFT

LEVER

PARKING

BRAKE LEVER

FIG. 5

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

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting a cold engine.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for clutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION: Turns the headlights on and off.

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

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

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER: Locks Clutch/Brake Pedal into the brake position.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

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Poulan 183748 owner manual Know Your Tractor

Contents

PR1842STD General Operation Safety RulesIV. Service II. Slope Operation Table of Contents Product Specifications Customer Responsibilities Blades Unassembled HardwareSteering Wheel Seat Keys HOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from Carton Install Seat See Fig Check Tire Pressure To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Deck Levelness Operation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Transport ADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See Fig Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing Tips Customer Responsibilities General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Tractor Engine Muffler CleaningAIR Filter See Fig Spark Plugs To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation Belt Removal To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Adjust Brake See FigTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig Interlocks and Relays To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace Fuse Fuel System StorageOther Engine OIL Troubleshooting Points Problem Cause Correction OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PR1842STD Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly 180656 Wheel Steering Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and Tires Optional Equipment EngineSpark Arrester 170551 Control Th/ch Flag Mower Deck Repair Parts Mower Lift 159460 Page Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Parts and Service