Poulan PRO 172782 - Manuals

7 Start here Hem Upper tubular frame Upper tubular frame Vinyl bindings Lower frame CAUTION: Under normal usage, the catcher material is subject to de te ri o ra tion and wear and should, therefore, be checked frequently for replacement. Any replacement catcher should be checked to ensure compliance...

8 SPARK PLUG BOOT On some models a spark plug boot is packed loose in the parts bag. If your model has the boot, install on spark plug wire and reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug. TO PRE PARE BATTERY(ELECTRIC START MODELS ONLY) NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn m...

9 MODELS WITH ENGINE MOUNTED SPEED CONTROLThe engine speed is controlled by a lever located at the carburetor on the engine. HIGH or FAST position is for starting en gine, normal cutting and better grass bag ging. LOW or SLOW position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel economy. BRIGGS & STR...

10 FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY Most mulching mowers are shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. “REAR DISCHARGE ONLY” MOWERS Some models have a seperate mulcher plug, other models have the mulcher plug built into the rear door. To convert to bag-ging or discharging, the plate or plug (if so equipped) mu...

11 MULCHER PLUG BUILT INTO REAR DOOR “SIDE DISCHARGE ONLY” MOWERS MULCHER PLATE TYPE To convert to bagging or discharging, mulcher plate must be removed from un-derside of lawn mower.• Remove the four (4) screws and lock nuts securing the mulcher plate to the mower. • Store mulcher plate and hardwar...

13 Open mulcher door Discharge defl ector GRASS CATCHER (REAR BAGGING MODELS ONLY) TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER • Simply open rear door and lift grass catcher up and away from mower. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying. It will cause unnecessary wear. CAUTION: Under nor mal usage, the catch er materia...

14 Recoilstarter handle(side mount type) Recoil starter handle (center mount type) Operator presence control bar BEFORE STARTING EN GINE Read the engine manual packed with your mower. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine.• Be sure mower is level and area around o...

15 FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY - MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT : For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the Maintenance sec tion of this manual.• The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that ...

16 MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to op-erator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the war ranty, operator must main-tain mower as instructed in this manual.Some adjustments will need to be made periodical...

17 LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when perform-ing any main te nance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi cals which can harm rub-ber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE CARE For best results, mow...

18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Release operator presence control bar.• Make sure the blade and all moving parts have com plete ly stopped.• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it can not come in contact with spark plug....

20 STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gaso line in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before st...

21 3 POSITION “EZ” 3 POSITION “EURO” 3 POSITION “QUICK” Knob Bolt Handle adjustment bracket Handle ad just ment brack et Knob Bolt 3 POSITION HANDLESWhen setting up your handle from the stor-age position, the lower han dle will require manually locking into the mowing position. fuel hose, or tank du...

22 Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Drain fuel tank and refi ll tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Water in fuel. 4. Drain fuel tank and refi ll tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 5. Spark plug wire is 5. Connect w...