User manual POULAN PRO PP17538HP

[. . . ] IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY 03076 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL: WARNING: Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. PP17538HP LAWN TRACTOR Visit our website: www. poulan-pro. com ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION 420408 Rev. 1 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. WARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. [. . . ] Place tractor safely on a level surface - that is clear and open - with engine off and parking brake set. Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. Disengage parking brake CAUTION: At any time, there may be movement of the drive wheels. Depress forward drive pedal to full forward position, hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Depress reverse drive pedal to full reverse position, hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Repeat this procedure three (3) times. 14 OPERATION 5. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in engaged position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet. Repeat this driving procedure three times. Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation. MOWING TIPS · · · · Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the machine. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting. When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished (See Fig. 14 · If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings. [. . . ] Place throttle control in "FAST" position. Buildup of grass, leaves, trash under mower. Replace with blades listed in parts manual. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup 11. [. . . ]