Poulan 161491 - Manual (Page 11)

OPERATION
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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown Into the eyes, which can
resiiit in sewere eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recorr ide vision
safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
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Yourtractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
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 into full “BRAKE” position
and hold.
• Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED” position and
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
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FIG. 7
STOPPING (See Fig. 7 )
MOWER BLADES -
•
Move attachment clutch lever to “DISENGAGED” po­
sition.
GROUND DRIVE -
•
Depress d!iKh/biai<fc peaai 'nto tU! ‘BFfAKF,” position.
• Move ifiOiion control lever to neutral (H,i position.
IMPORTANT THF MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES
NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITiOll WHEN THE
CLUTCH/ERAKE PED.AL l£ DEF'P.EE.EED.
ENGINE -
' Move throttle control to slow position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control 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.
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,
always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
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CAUTION: Always stop tractor com­
pletely, as descri
we, before leav­
ing the operator’s position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USk .4- A f 1 ^ TuN ^ r« .f (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.
10 M O i f L I -iRWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fii 1
1 ne direciion and speed of movement is controlled by the
motion control lever.
« Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N)
position.
» Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
•
Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 6)
The position of the attachment lift lever determines the
cutting height.
•
Grasp lift lever,
• Fress 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 hct 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.
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