Poulan PP16H44A User Manual - Page 12

OPERATION AR YOJR FORESIGHT IS BETTER ' THAI+. NO 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 before starting your tractor and while moving. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 12) • 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 vehicle secure. STOPPING (See Fig. 12) MOWER BLADES - • Move attachment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED" position. GROUND DRIVE - • Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position. • Move motion control lever to "NEUTRAL" position. ENGINE - Move Throttle Control to "SLOW" position. Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving vehicle to prevent unauthorized use. Never use choke to stop engine. NOTE: Under certain conditions when unit is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gasses may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping unit on grass areas. , • Release clutch/brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever to desired position. "BRAKE" POSITION "DISENGAGED" POSITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH "ENGAGED" POSITION THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER MOTION CONTROL LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITION IGNITION KEY HEIGHT ADJUSTMEN KNOB FREEWHEEL CONTROL a CAUTION: Always stop unit completely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc. CHOKE CONTROL KNOB PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER FIG. 12 TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 12) Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 12) • To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage. The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjustment knob in desired direction. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 12) • Turn knob clockwise to raise cutting height. • Turn knob counterclockwise to lower cutting height. Always operate engine at full throttle. The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/4" to 3-3/4" • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the (3.18 cm to 9.53 cm). The heights are measured from the battery charging rate and the engine cooling air flow. ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These • Full throttle offers the best mower performance. heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD • The average lawn should be cut approximately 2-1/2 (6 (See Fig. 12) cm) inches during the cool season and over 3 (7.62 cm! inches during hot months. For healthier and better The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. motion control lever. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 (15.24 cm) • Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and the inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first motion control lever in "NEUTRAL" position. cut relatively high; the second to desired height. 12