KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

IGNITION

ATTACHMENT SWITCHLIGHT SWITCH

POSITION

CLUTCH LEVER

 

AMMETER

THROTTLE/

LIFT LEVER

CHOKE

PLUNGER

CONTROL

 

 

ATTACHMENT

 

LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH/

 

BRAKE

 

PEDAL

 

 

PARKING

HEIGHT

BRAKE

 

ADJUSTMENT

 

KNOB

 

 

GEAR SHIFT

 

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: 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.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height.

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 PRK17G42STA Know Your Tractor, Operation, HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height