Poulan 404378 User Manual

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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments.  
Save this manual for future reference.
Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. 
FIG. 3
(A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER – Used to raise and lower the 
mower or other attachments mounted to your trac tor.
(B) CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL – Used for brak ing the tractor 
and start ing the engine.
(C) PARKING BRAKE – Locks clutch/brake pedal into the 
brake position.
(D) THROTTLE  CONTROL – Used to control engine speed.
(E) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER – Used to engage the 
mow er blades, or other at tach ments mounted to your tractor.
(F) IGNITION SWITCH – Used for starting and stopping the 
engine.
(G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION 
– Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment 
while in reverse.
(H) LIGHT SWITCH – Turns the headlights on and off.
(J) MOTION CONTROL LEVER – Selects the speed and 
direction of tractor.
(M) FREEWHEEL CONTROL – Disengages transmission for 
pushing or slowly  tow ing the trac tor with the engine off.
(N) CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.
(P) SERVICE REMINDER / HOUR METER – Indicates when 
service is required for the engine and mower.
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