Operation – Poulan Pro PB175A46 LAWN TRACTOR User Manual

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TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and

comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac-

tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load,

while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

OPERATION

ROS "ON"

POSITION

ENGINE "ON" POSITION

(NORMAL OPERATING)

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Fig. 12

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System

(ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse

direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the

engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position.

WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en-

gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the

ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment

clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator

decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the

attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless

absolutely necessary.

USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM

(See Fig. 12)

Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders

will enter the mowing area.
• Move motion control lever to neutral position.
•

With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise

to ROS "ON" position.

• Look down and behind before and while backing.
• Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) po si-

tion to start movement.

• When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the

ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 13 and 14)

When push ing or tow ing your trac tor, ensure transmission

is disengaged by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing

po si tion. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar

of tractor.
•

Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment

lift control.

•

Move motion control lever into the NEUTRAL position

to release tension from transmission.

NOTE: To completely release tension from transmission,

it may be necessary to move motion control lever (J) into

the REVERSE position first and then shift forward into the

NEUTRAL position.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting

your tractor on a truck or a trailer, ensure hood is closed

and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying

hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

TRANSMISSION ENGAGED

TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED

Fig. 13

Fig. 14

• Pull freewheel control out until the free wheel control

rod locks in extended position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) mph

(3,2 km/h).

• To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.
NOTE: Freewheel control will automatically disengage

when the brake/clutch pedal is depressed.

REVERSE

POSITON

NEUTRAL

POSITON