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OPERATION

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		IGNITION	LIGHT SWITCH
	ATTACHMENT	SWITCH	LIGHT SWITCH
	ATTACHMENT	SWITCH	POSITION
	CLUTCH LEVER		POSITION
	CLUTCH LEVER
	AMMETER
	THROTTLE/		LIFT LEVER
	CHOKE		PLUNGER
	CONTROL
			ATTACHMENT
			LIFT LEVER
	CLUTCH/
	BRAKE
	PEDAL

PARKING

BRAKE

GEAR SHIFT

LEVER

FIG. 5

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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.

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 the 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.

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

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Poulan PR1842STA owner manual Know Your Tractor

Contents

PR1842STA General Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope Operation Table of Contents Product Specifications Customer Responsibilities Contents of Hardware Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Before Removing Tractor from Skid Install Seat See Fig Check Tire Pressure To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or DISCHARG- ING Check Deck Levelness Engine on Engine OFF OIL Pressure Lights on Battery Reverse Forward FastSee Safety Rules Section Light Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Transport Check Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See Fig Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing Tips General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Tractor Belts Clean AIR ScreenEngine Transaxle Cooling Spark Plugs CleaningMuffler Engine OIL Filter To Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation Belt Removal Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTo 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 Engine OIL OtherFuel System Cylinders Troubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PR1842STA Product Number 954 56 Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and Tires Engine 170551 Control Th/ch Flag Mower Deck Repair Parts Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Page Limited Warranty Policy Fold Along This Dotted Line Degree Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Parts and Service