Know Your Tractor | Poulan PDB1842STA manual

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

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AMMETER

THROTTLE/CHOKE

CONTROL

CLUTCH/

BRAKE

PEDAL

		IGNITION	LIGHT
	ATTACHMENT	SWITCH
			SWITCH
	CLUTCH LEVER
			POSITION

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

PARKING

BRAKE

GEARSHIFT

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.

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

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.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and adjust 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 PDB1842STA owner manual Know Your Tractor

Contents

PDB1842STA Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Gauge Wheel Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat Blade HOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CAR- TON Check Battery See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See a 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 General Recommendations MaintenanceBefore Each USE Tractor Engine Muffler CleaningEngine OIL Filter 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 Brake To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTransaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Replacing Battery See Figs To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Interlocks and Relays To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace Fuse Fuel System StorageOther Engine OIL Troubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PDB1842STA Tractor - Model Number PDB1842STA Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number PDB1842STA Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts 170 Tractor - Model Number PDB1842STA Drive Tractor - Model Number PDB1842STA Steering Assembly Repair Parts Tractor - Model Number PDB1842STA Engine 170551 Control Throt /Ch Flag Tractor - Model Number PDB1842STA Seat Assembly Tractor - Model Number PDB1842STA Decals Wheels & Tires Tractor - Model Number PDB1842STA Mower Lift Repair Parts Tractor - Model Number PDB1842STA Mower Deck 153 154 CAB 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