Poulan PR17542STC owner manual Know Your Tractor, Operation

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

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IGNITION

SWITCH

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER

AMMETER

CHOKE

CONTROL

CLUTCH/

BRAKE

PEDAL

THROTTLE

CONTROL

PARKING

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTBRAKE LEVER

KNOB

LIGHT

SWITCH

POSITION

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

GEARSHIFT

LEVER

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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.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to adjust the mower cutting height

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.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. PARKING BRAKE LEVER: Locks Clutch/Brake Pedal into the brake position.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

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