Poulan 160886 - Manual (Page 11)

OPFRATiON
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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 9|
Your tracto^ is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the
operator to ieave 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.
STOPPING (See Fig. 9)
MOWER BLADES -
• Move attachment clutch lever to “DISENGAGED” po­
sition.
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 RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
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, hotengine 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 described above, before leav­
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROrr. F C ONTROL (See Fig Щ
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• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
batter/chai gin-;: I die
® Full throttle otters the best bagging and mower perfor­
mance.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See
Fig. 9)
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 and clutch/brake pedal.
• Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.
NOTE: The effort to move the motion control lever will
reduce after the first few hours of use. This is normal.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See
Fig. 9)
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 OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)
Yourtractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with
the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will
shut off the engine.
• Select desired height of cut.
• Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES
clutch controi. disengage attachment
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CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the dis­
charge guard in place.
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