Poulan Pro 405327, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION

The operation of any tractor can  result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which 
can result in severe eye dam age.  Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while op-
erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs.  We rec om mend a wide 
vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses.

NOTE: 

 Under certain conditions when tractor is standing 

idle with the engine running, hot en gine exhaust gases may 
cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al-
ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION:  Always stop tractor com-
 plete ly, as described above, before leav-
 ing the operator's position; to empty 
grass catcher, etc.

HOW TO  USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 5)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-
 ing  switch.  When engine is running, any attempt by the 
op er a tor to leave the seat without fi rst setting the parking 
brake will shut off the engine.
•      Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position 

and hold.

•      Place parking brake lever  in “ENGAGED” position and 

re lease pressure from clutch/brake pedal.  Pedal should 
re main in “BRAKE” position.  Make sure parking brake 
will hold tractor secure.

STOPPING (See Fig. 5)

MOWER BLADES -
•     To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch lever 

to “DIS EN GAGED” po si tion.

GROUND DRIVE -
•      To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into 

full “BRAKE” position.

•      Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
ENGINE -

•      Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) 

position.

NOTE:

  Failure to move throttle control between half and 

full speed (fast) position, before stop ping may cause engine 
to “backfi re”.
•     Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and remove key.  

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent 
un author ized use.

•      Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: 

 LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY 

POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY 
TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD).

PARKING BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
POSITION

MOTION 
CONTROL
LEVER

THROTTLE/CHOKE
CONTROL

IGNITION 
KEY

"DIS EN GAGED"
POSITION

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER 
"ENGAGED" POSITION

CLUTCH/BRAKE 
PEDAL "DRIVE" 
POSITION

PARKING BRAKE 
"DISENGAGED" PO SI TION

FIG. 5

"BRAKE"
POSITION

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT  
(See Fig. 5)

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the 
cutting height.
•      Grasp lift lever.
•     Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired 

position.

The cutting  height  range is  approximately 1-1/2 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.
•         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 better looking 
lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

•     For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches 

in height should be mowed twice.  Make the fi rst cut 
relatively high; the second to desired height.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 5)

Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
•      Operating engine at less than full speed (fast) reduces 

the engine's operating effi ciency.

•      Full speed (fast) of fers the best mower per for mance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD  
(See Fig. 5)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the 
motion control lever.
•     Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N)  

position.

•      Release parking brake. 
•      Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.