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ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER

LIGHT SWITCH

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

IGNITION

ROS "ON"

POSITION

SWITCH

 

 

LIFT LEVER

 

PLUNGER

 

ATTACHMENT

 

LIFT LEVER

PARKING

BRAKE

GEAR SHIFT

LEVER

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

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

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

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of the tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting/stopping the engine.

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

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

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

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) “ON” POSI- TION - Allows operation of mower deck or other powered attachment while in reverse.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

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Poulan 433401 manual Know Your Tractor

433401 specifications

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