Poulan 169087 - Manual (Page 12)

JQPERATION
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FiG. 7
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)
Joi.i Irii h,r IS ecyjippei ’¥ith an operator presence sens­
ing sv.ii' h. Ar»> aitempt b/ (h-.- operator to leave the seat
V ilh tni' eriUMin M»hf.hKj diid the attachment clutch
engap''.: v/ill •iiLt off the engine.
» Se In A dusip-'l height of r ut.
• ■ "ett rriowi.r blades by engaging attachment clutch
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• i ’ e - ST'JH M c .'WLR blades - disengage attachment
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A CAUTlOI'i: Du not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catch­
er, on mowers so equipped, or the
discharg"-' guard in place.
"DiSENGAGED
POSITION
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POSIÜUN
ATTACHMENT LIFT
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DISCHARGE
GUARD
FIG. 8
TO OPERATE ON HILL
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do not drive across any slope.
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, or
UUV¥! 1 i mio.
Avoid Stopping or changing speed on hills.
if stowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to
slower position.
If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have
allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart
movement.
To restart movement, slowly release parking brake
and clutch/brake pedal.
Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach­
ment lift control.
When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure
gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position.
Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting
your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed
and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of
tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 14)
• The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from
the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
• Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert
the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few sec­
onds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil
until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not
overfill.
• For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
• To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibil­
ities section in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of lead­
ed gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide
deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with
gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be
used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW 32“F(0°C), USE FRESH. CLEAN WINTER GRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.
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