Poulan HD14542B User Manual - Page 11

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD14542B SEAT ASSEMBLY 18 8 9 8 14 9 7 10 7 O 2 26 16 15 I t:t5 5 25 23 13 17 12 2 „ ir. • 5, ,' 5 _ i / I --", I G ' 4 i : -- '': ,i, 5 6 22 21 4 3 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 140116 2 140551 3 74760616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 73800600 7 124181X 8 17490616 9 19131614 10 155925 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 DESCRIPTION Seat 2300/1316 Blk/blk AYPPL Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 Washer Flat 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga Clip Push In Hinged Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 X 1 Ty-tt Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap 61k Nyl 50 id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 KEY PART NO. NO. 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 153236 22 73680500 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 10040800 DESCRIPTION Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc Blkz Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 Bolt Fin Hex 1/2-13 X 7/8 Gr 5 Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62 Washer Lock Hvy Hid Spr 1/2 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 38 OPERATION WEAR YOUR FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN HO SIGHT 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 operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6) Your tractor 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 releasepressure fromclutch/brake pedal. Pedalshould remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure. THROTTLE/ CHOKE CONTROL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" POSITION "DISENGAGED" POSITION "BRAKE" POSITION PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" POSITION GEAR SHIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITION FIG. 6 "DISENGAGED" POSITION STOPPING (See Fig. 6) 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 gearshift lever to neutral (N) position. 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. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD). 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. a CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely,as describedabove,beforeleav- ing the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 6) 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. 6) The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever. • Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Move gearshift lever to desired position. • Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement. IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR TRANSAXLE. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 5) 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. 11