Poulan PRO 961420034 - Manuals

Page 2 - WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal; OTHER; Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter.

2 Safety Rules ................. 2-3Assembly ...................... 4-7Operation .................... 8-15 Storage ..................... 22-23Troubleshooting ........ 23-24 SAFETY RULES TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing ob-jects. F...

Page 3 - STORAGE; CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower; LAWN MOWER; Never assume that children; IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE; • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other

22 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...

Page 4 - ASSEMBLY; ENGINE

4 CAUTION: Do not operate this lawn mower without the discharge guard or an entire approved grass catcher in place. These guards are for your protection and are required by the American National Standards Institute and Consumer Prod-ucts Safety Com mis sion. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from ...

Page 5 - TO REMOVE / REPLACE DRIVE BELT

20 REAR DEFLECTOR (IF EQUIPPED)The rear defl ector, attached between the rear wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the pos si bil i ty that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator mowing position. If the defl ector becomes dam aged, it should be replaced. TO RE...

Page 6 - CAUTION: Do not run lawn mower

6 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 with original man u fac -tur er's spec i fi ca tions. CAUTION: Do not run lawn mo...

Page 7 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:; ELF; CAUTION: Always dis con nect the

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 plug. GEAR ...

Page 8 - OPERATION; HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER; ENGINE SPEED CONTROL; TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT; Use only a replacement

8 Remote throttle control FAST SLOW CHOKE (START) OPERATION The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any ad just ments or repairs....

Page 9 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; LUBRICATION CHART; FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY; CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

16 ➀ Spray lubricant ➁ See “ENGINE” in Maintenance section. MAINTENANCE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and ...

Page 10 - MOWING TIPS

10 “COMBI-CUT” MOWERSYour lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING• Open rear door and remove mulcher plate. Store mulcher plate in a safe place. • You can now install grass catcher.• To convert to mulching or discharging operation, ins...

Page 12 - DRIVE CONTROL

12 DRIVE CONTROL “STANDARD DRIVE” CONTROL• Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then releasing the lever. • Forward motion will stop when the op- erator presence control bar is relea...