Know Your Tractor | Poulan POGT20H48STA instruction

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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	IGNITION	LIGHT SWITCH
	IGNITION	POSITION
	SWITCH	POSITION
CHOKE	AMMETER
CHOKE
CONTROL		ATTACHMENT
		CLUTCH SWITCH

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

THROTTLE

CONTROL

BRAKE PEDAL

LIFT LEVER

FREEWHEEL CONTROL

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

FIG. 6

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

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

BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine.

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

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION- Turns the headlights on and off.

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

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.

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

IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine.

AMMETER - Indicates battery charging(+) or discharg- ing(-).

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks brake pedal into the brake position.

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Poulan POGT20H48STA manual Know Your Tractor

Contents

Model NO. POGT20H48STA II. Slope Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General Operation Safety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Install Seat See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt See Figs Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Operation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport See Figs To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on Hills ADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL Level Automatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing TipsPurge Transmission Before Each USE MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Tractor Engine Muffler CleaningClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Engine OIL Filter To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Replace Mower Drive Belt To Level Mower Housing To Replace Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Belt Installation Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See Fig To Replace Fuse To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and Relays Cylinders OtherFuel System Engine OIL Problem Cause Correction Troubleshooting Points OFF NON-REMOVABLE Removable Connections Connections SchematicTractor Model Number POGT20H48STA, Product no 56 Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly 159945 Engine Repair Parts 140117 Seat 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires Decals Mower Lift Repair Parts Mower Deck Repair Parts Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation