Poulan Pro PDGT26H48B Owner's Manual page 12

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OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE
(See Fig. 8)
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 brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and
hold.
• Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position
and release pressure from brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
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 op-
erating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide
vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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.
CONTROL
/BRAKE PEDAL
POSITION
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH SWITCH
PUSHINTO PULL OUTTO
"DISENGAGE .... ENGAGE"
POSnlON
HEIGHT "DISENGAGED"
ADJUSTMENT POSITION
KNOB
FIG. 8
MOTION
PARKING BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
MOWER BLADES -
• To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch switch
to "DISENGAGED" position.
GROUND DRIVE -
• To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal into full
=BRAKE" position.,
IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER RETURNS
TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS
FULLY DEPRESSED.
ENGINE -
• Move throttle control to slow position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttlecontrol to slow position and
allowing engine to idle 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.
• Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY
POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF"WILL CAUSE THE BATI'ERY
TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).
CAUTION: Allays stop tractor corn- J
pletely, as described above, before leav-
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ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROI-rLE CONTROL
(See Fig. 8)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate.
• Full throttle offers the best mower performance.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)
Use choke control whenever you are starting a coldengine.
Do not use to start a warm engine.
• knob in to disengage.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 8)
I CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate motion I
control lever when the parking brake is set or
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when the brake pedal is depressed. Doing so
may result in misadjustment to the drive control
system.
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.
• Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.
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TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 8)
The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad-
justment knob in desired direction.
• Turn knob clockwise (f-N) to raise cutting height.
• Turn knob counterclockwise (1__)to lower cutting
height.
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4-1/2".
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.
• Theaveragelawnshouldbecuttoapproximately2-1/2
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.