Poulan Pro 161608, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION
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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating
your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision
safety mask over the spectacles or stan dard safety glasses.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
“DRIVE” POSITION
FIG. 7
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
“ENGAGED” POSITION
“DIS EN GAGED”
POSITION
THROTTLE
CONTROL
“DISENGAGED”
POSITION
GEARSHIFT LEVER
PARK ING BRAKE
“EN GAGED” PO-
SI TION
STOPPING (See Fig. 7 )
MOWER BLADES -
• Move attachment clutch lever to “DIS EN GAGED” po si tion.
GROUND DRIVE -
• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position.
• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO
NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
ENGINE -
• Move throttle control to slow position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing
engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to “back fi re”.
• Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and remove key. Always remove key when
leaving tractor to prevent un author ized use.
• Never use choke to stop engine.
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the
engine running, hot en gine exhaust gases may cause “browning” of grass.
To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on
grass areas.
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 po si tion.
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 condi-
tions, 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 fi rst cut relatively high; the second to desired height.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing switch. When
engine is running, any attempt by the op er a tor to leave the seat without
fi rst 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 re lease pressure from
clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should re main in “BRAKE” position. Make sure
parking brake will hold tractor secure.
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 of fers the best bagging and mower per for mance.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 7)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control
lever.
• Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N) position.
• Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
• Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.
CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
plete ly, as described above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
“BRAKE”
PO SI TION