Poulan Pro PB30 Operator's Manual page 14

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL
Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
• Operating engine at less than full speed
(fast) reduces engine's operating efficiency.
• Full speed (fast) of fers the best mower
per for mance.
Throttle
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACK WARD
The direction and speed of movement is
controlled by the motion control lever.
1. Ensure the parking brake is applied.
2. Start riding mower with motion control
lever in neutral (N) position.
3. Release parking brake.
4. Slowly move motion control lever to
desired position.
Motion Control Lever
TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT
The po si tion of the mower height deck lift
le ver de ter mines the cut ting height.
• Grasp lift le ver.
• Press lift lever plunger with thumb and
move lever to desired position.
The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly
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 ap-
proximately 2-1/2" during the cool season
and to over 3" during hot months. For
healthier and better looking lawns, mow
often and after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass over
6" in height should be mowed twice. Make
the first cut relatively high; the second to
de sired height.
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your riding mower is equipped with an
operator presence sensing switch.
attempt by the operator to leave the seat
with the engine running and the deck 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.
1. Select desired height of cut.
2. Start mower blade by engaging deck
clutch lever.
TO STOP MOWER BLADE -
Disengage deck clutch lever.
Deck Clutch Lever Mower Height
"Disengaged" Position Adjustment High
Deck Clutch Lever Height Adjustment
"Engaged" Position Low Position
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the en tire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, mulch cover, or the
deflector shield in place.
Deflector Shield Mulch Cover
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RIDING MOWER
ELECTRICAL
Any
Position
Mower
MODEL NUMBER PB30 (96022001200)
PRODUCT NUMBER 960 22 00-12
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 532 43 65-51 BATTERY
3 532 19 33-50 SWITCH, IGN, DLTA, P-IN, ROS
4 532 41 19-33 KEY/CHAIN
9 532 10 95-53 SWITCH, INTLK,CL, MWR, GRY
10 532 17 61-38 SWITCH, INTERLOCK, NONC,GRAY
12 532 19 27-49 SWITCH, SEAT, DP , ROS
13 532 43 72-28 HARNESS, IGN, ELECTSTART, LRV
15 532 19 25-07 SOLENOID
16 817 72 04-08 SCREW THD CUT 1/4-20 X 1/2 TY23
17 873 51 04-00 NUT KEPS HEX 1/4-20 UNC
18 532 41 66-94 CABLE BATTERY
19 532 42 12-99 CABLE STARTER
20 532 42 12-98 CABLE GROUND
21 817 06 05-12 SCREW 5/16-18 X 3/4
22 874 35 05-09 SCREW HEX M5X0.8.9MM
23 532 43 81-22 NUT M5
24 818 10 10-12 SCREW TORX #10-14 X .750
25 532 44 16-22 FUSE, 10
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm
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