Poulan PP21H42 User Manual

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments.  

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Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. 

SERVICE REMINDER / HOUR METER – Indicates when 

service is required for the engine and mower.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the 

mower blades, or other at tach ments mounted to your tractor.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and adjust 

the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.
BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the tractor and starting 

the engine.
CRUISE CONTROL LEVER - Used to set forward move-

 ment of tractor at desired speed without holding the forward 

drive pedal.
FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for 

pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.
FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL - Used for forward movement 

of tractor.
IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the 

engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift 

lever when changing its position.  
LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.
PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the 

brake position.
REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL- Used for reverse movement 

of tractor.
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) “ON” POSI-

TION - Allows operation of mower deck or other powered 

attachment while in reverse.
THROTTLE CONTROL - Used for starting and controlling 

engine speed.  
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mow er 

cutting height. 
CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.