Before Starting The Engine - Poulan Pro XT 532 43 88-17 Operator's Manual

Poulan lawn tractor operator's manual

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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.6)

Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders

will enter the mowing area.

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Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and hold.

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With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise

to ROS "ON" position.

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Look down and behind before backing.

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Move gear shift lever to reverse (R) po si tion and slowly

release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.

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

ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.

ROS "ON"

POSITION

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

WARNING: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes great er than 15° and

do not drive across any slope.

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Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down

hills.

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Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

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If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to

slower position.

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If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

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Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Ensure you have allowed

room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement.

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To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and

clutch/brake pedal.

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Make all turns slowly.

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-

ing 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 hesitating

or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough,

rolling terrain or hills.

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Select desired height of cut.

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Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

control.

OPERATION

ENGINE "ON" POSITION

(NORMAL OPERATING)

Fig. 6

TO STOP MOWER BLADES (See Fig. 7)

Disengage attachment clutch con trol.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without

either the en tire grass catcher, on mowers so

equipped, or the deflector shield in place.

AT TACH MENT

CLUTCH LEVER

"ENGAGED"

POSITION

"DISENGAGED"

PO SI TION

TO TRANSPORT

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Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment

lift control.

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When pushing or towing your tractor, Ensure gearshift

lever is in neutral (N) position.

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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, Ensure hood is closed

and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying

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

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.