Poulan PP175G42 Owner Manual - Page 11

OPERATION 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 (B) all the way down and hold. • Pull parking brake lever (C) up and hold, release pressure from clutch/brake pedal (B), then release parking brake lever. Pedal should remain in brake position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure. B C IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN "STOP" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO DISCHARGE AND GO 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. CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, and set parking brake before leaving the operator's position. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D) (See Fig. 8) Always operate engine at full speed (fast). • Operating engine at less than full speed (fast) reduces engine's operating efficiency. • Full speed (fast) offers the best mower performance. Fig. 6 STOPPING (See Fig. 7) MOWER BLADES - • To stop mower blades, place attachment clutch control in the "DISENGAGED" position ( ). D F Fig. 8 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 9) The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever (J). ( ) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" ( ) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" Fig. 7 GROUND DRIVE - • To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position. • Move gearshift lever (J) to neutral position. ENGINE - • Move throttle control (D) to fast position. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to fast position, before stopping may cause engine to "backfire". • Turn ignition key (F) to "STOP" position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use. • Never use the choke to stop the engine. J Fig. 9 • Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral 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. 11