How To Use Your Tractor; To Set Parking Brake; To Use Throttle Control; To Move Forward And Backward - Poulan Pro XT PXT195G42 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety
glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 5)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-
ing 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 (B) into full "BRAKE" posi-
tion and hold.
• Place parking brake lever (C) in "ENGAGED" position
and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal
should remain in "BRAKE" position. Ensure parking
brake will hold tractor securely.
• Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY
POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY
TO BE DISCHARGED (DEAD).
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al-
ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, before
leaving the operator's position to
empty grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D) (See Fig. 7)
Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
• Operating engine at less than full speed (fast) reduces
the engine's operating efficiency.
• Full speed (fast) offers the best mower performance.
Fig. 5
STOPPING (See Fig. 6)
MOWER BLADES
• To stop mower blades, move attachment clutch lever
to "DISENGAGED" position.
(a_) ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
"DISENGAGED"
(_) ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED"
Fig. 6
GROUND DRIVE
• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into
full "BRAKE" position.
• Move gearshift lever to neutral position.
ENGINE
• Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast)
position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and
full speed (fast) position, before stopping may cause engine
to "backfire."
• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use.
Fig. 7
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 8)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
gearshift lever.
• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral position.
• Move gearshift lever to desired position.
• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.
iMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP BE-
FORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURETO DO SO
WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR TRANSAXLE.
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Fig. 8