Operation – Poulan Pro PB26H54YT LAWN TRACTOR User Manual

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OPERATION

Fig. 20

Fig. 22

Fig. 23

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 22)

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly

off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in

operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in prop-

er position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.
NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level

surface.
• Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD-

JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT” in the Operation

sec tion of this manual).

• With mower in desired height of cut po si tion, gauge

wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off

the ground. In stall gauge wheel in appropriate hole as

shown and tighten se cure ly.

•

Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same

adjustment hole.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with

the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will

shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally

positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitat-

ing or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough,

rolling terrain or hills.
•

Select desired height of cut (see "TO ADJUST MOWER

CUTTING HEIGHT")

• Start mower blades by engaging at tach ment clutch

control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the en tire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield

(S) in place (See Fig. 23).

TO STOP MOWER BLADES

Disengage at tach ment clutch con trol.

TO USE CRUISE CONTROL (J) (See Fig. 20)

The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel only.
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
The cruise control should only be used while mowing or

transporting on relatively smooth, straight surfaces. Other

con di tions such as trimming at slow speeds may cause the

cruise control to dis en gage. Do not use the cruise control

on slopes, rough terrian or while trimmimg or turning.
•

With forward drive pedal depressed to desired speed,

pull cruise control lever (J) up and hold while lifting

your foot off the pedal, then release the lever.

To disengage the cruise control, depress the brake pedal

or tap on forward drive pedal.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See Fig. 21)

The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the

cutting height.

• Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot.
The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1" to 4". The

heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with

the engine not running. These heights are approximate and

may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass

and types of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to approximately

2-1/2" during the cool season and to over 3" during hot

months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow

often and after moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass over 6" in height

should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively

high; the second to de sired height.

Fig. 21