Poulan Pro PB22H54BF LAWN TRACTOR - Manuel (Page 13)

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TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor 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. You must remain
fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the
engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating
your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.
1. Select desired height of cut with attachment lift
lever.
2. Start mower blades by engaging at tach ment clutch
control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
disengage at tach ment clutch con trol.
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the en tire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield (S) in place.
OPERATION
TO USE CRUISE CONTROL -J (See Fig. 17)
The cruise control feature can be used for forward
travel only.
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
The cruise control should only be used while mowing
or transporting on relatively smooth, straight surfaces.
Other con di tions such as trimming at slow speeds may
cause the cruise control to dis en gage. Do not use the
cruise control on slopes, rough terrian or while trim-
mimg or turning.
• With forward drive pedal depressed to desired
speed, pull cruise control lever (J) up and hold
while lifting your foot off the pedal, then release
the lever.
To disengage the cruise control, depress the brake
pedal or tap on forward drive pedal.
FIG. 17
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 19)
Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed when they are
slight ly off the ground when mower is at the desired
cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels
then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent
scalping in most terrain conditions.
NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level
surface.
• Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO
AD JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT” in this sec tion
of manual).
• With mower in desired height of cut po si tion, gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly
off the ground. In stall gauge wheel in ap pro pri ate
hole. Tighten se cure ly.
• Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in same ad-
justment hole.
FIG. 18
FIG.19
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 18)
The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines
the cutting height.
• Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height
slot.
The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1" 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.
A
• 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 bet-
ter 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 de sired height.
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