How To Use Your Tractor; To Set Parking Brake; Stopping; To Use Throttle Control - Poulan Pro PD185H42STA Owner's Manual

OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
idlewith 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.
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
operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking
brake will shut offthe engine.
• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full =BRAKE" position
and hold.
• Place parking brake lever in =ENGAGED" positionand
release pressurefrom clutch/brake pedal. Pedalshould
remain in "BRAKE"position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
A'FrACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED" POSITION
THROTTLE/CHOKE
IGNmON
"DISENGAGED"
"BRAKE"
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PosmoN
PEDAL"DRIVE"
PosmoN
MOTION
CONTROL
_.LEVER
PARKING BRAKE
"DISENGAGED" PosmoN
FIG. 7
STOPPING (See Fig. 7)
MOWER BLADES -
• To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch lever
to "DISENGAGED" position.
GROUND DRIVE -
• To stop 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
RETURNTO NEUTRAL(N) POSITION WHENTHE CLUTCH/
BRAKEPEDALIS DEPRESSED.
ENGINE -
• Move throttle controlto slow position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control toslow positionand
allowingengine 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 OTHERTHAN "OFF" WILL CAUSETHE BA'FI-ERY
TO BE
DISCHARGED, (DEAD).
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CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USETHROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate.
• Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
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.
• Slowly move motioncontrol lever to desired position.
TO ADJUST MOWER CU'I-rlNG HEIGHT (See
Fig. 7)
The position of the attachment lift lever determines the
cutting height,
• Grasp lift lever.
• Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired
position.
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 conditions, 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 first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height.
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
(See Fig. 8)
Gauge wheels are properlyadjusted when they are slightly
off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height
in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck
in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain
conditions.
NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level
surface.