Know Your Tractor | Poulan PO16542A manual

OPERATION

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ATTACHMENT		LIGHT SWITCH
CLUTCH	IGNITION
LEVER	IGNITION
	SWITCH	LIFT LEVER
		LIFT LEVER
		PLUNGER

THROTTLE/CHOKE

CONTROLATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE	MOWER DECK
PEDAL	HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
	POSITIONS

GEARSHIFT

LEVER

PARKING

BRAKE

FIG. 4

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

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.

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Poulan PO16542A manual Know Your Tractor

Contents

Model NO. PO16542A General Operation Safety RulesIV. Service II. Slope Operation Table of Contents Product Specifications Customer Responsibilities Keys Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat Slope Sheet To Remove Tractor from CAR- TON AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from Skid Check Battery See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake System Operation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments ADD Gasoline Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig General Recommendations Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities Before Each USE Tires TractorBrake Operation Operator Presence System Belts BatteryEngine Transaxle Cooling To Service Cartridge Clean AIR ScreenTo Service PRE-CLEANER Engine Cooling Fins See Fig Spark Plugs CleaningMuffler IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig 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 Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing Battery See FigsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig Interlocks and Relays To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Carburetor Fuel System StorageOther Engine OIL Troubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PO16542A Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive Transaxle Peerless Model 206-545C Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Engine KEY Part Description Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & Tires Mower Lift Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc Mower Deck Washer, Spacer Mower Vented Service Notes Limited Warranty C U M SEH Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX