Poulan 166120 - Manual (Page 11)

OPERATION
The operatiors of anÿ' tractor can reçoit In foreign obiects thiOtt-'n îrno ihe eyes, «hich can
result in severe eve damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your tractor or performing any ad|ustmeoîs or repairs. We recommend a wide vistori
safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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TO SE r PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the
operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking
brake will shut off the engine.
• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position
and hold.
• Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED” position and
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
STOPPING (See Fig. 7)
MOWER BLADES ^
* To stop mower blades.move attachment clutch leverto
“DISENGAGED” position.
3ROUND DRIVE ■■
» To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into
full “BRAKE” position.
• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.
ENGINE ■
' Move throttle control to slow position.
'JOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and
illowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine
0 “bacidire”.
Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use.
Never use choke to stop engine.
MPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY
'OSmON OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE
lATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).
MOTE; under certain conditions wnen tractor is standing...;
idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases' may--
rause “browning” o; grass. To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
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CAUTION: Always stop tractor com­
pletely, as described above, before leav­
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7>-''
Always operate engine at full throttle, '■ .
• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate.
• Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor­
mance.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See
Fig. 7)
The direction and speed of movement is controiled by the
gearshift lever.
• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
• Move gearshift lever to desired position.
• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.
IMPORTANT; BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE
TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR
TRANSAXLE.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 6)
The position of the attachment lift lever determines the
cutting height.
•
Grasp lift lever.
• Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired
position.
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2 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
inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months. For healthier and better looking
lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in
height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height.
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