Poulan 172782 Manuel d'utilisateur

172782 Rev. 3 05.13.03 BY Printed in U.S.A.DELUXE PUSH ROTARYLAWN MOWER

10FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLYMost mulching mowers are shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. “REAR DISCHARGE ONLY” MOWERS Some models have a seperate mu

11MULCHER PLUG BUILT INTO REAR DOOR“SIDE DISCHARGE ONLY” MOWERSMULCHER PLATE TYPE To convert to bagging or discharging, mulcher plate must be removed

12“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 an

13Open mulcher doorDischarge defl ectorGRASS CATCHER (REAR BAGGING MODELS ONLY)TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER• Simply open rear door and lift grass catcher u

14Recoilstarter handle(side mount type)Recoilstarterhandle(centermounttype)Operator presence control barBEFORE STARTING EN GINERead the engine manual

15FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY - MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See “CLEANING

16MAINTENANCEGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSThe warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to op-erator abuse or negligence. T

17LAWN MOWERAlways observe safety rules when perform-ing any main te nance.TIRES• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi cals whi

18SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:• Release operator presence control bar.• Make sure the blade and

193 POSITION “EURO” OR “EZ”The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height positions - adjust to height that suits you.• Remove knob and carriage

2Safety Rules ...2-3Assembly...4-8Operation...

20STORAGEImmediately 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

213 POSITION “EZ”3 POSITION “EURO” 3 POSITION “QUICK”KnobBoltHandle adjustment bracketHandle ad just ment brack etKnobBolt3 POSITION HANDLESWhen setti

22Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter. 2. Out of fue

23Poor cut – 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten uneven

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3II. SLOPE OPERATIONSlopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra cau-tion.

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 protec

53 POSITION “QUICK” HANDLES • Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until

6Hinge bracketFormed tabsRear doorGrass catcher frameHINGE BRACKET MOUNTEDDOOR PIVOT PIN MOUNTEDAS SEM BLE GRASS CATCHER(REAR DISCHARGE MOWERS ONLY)IM

7Start hereHemUpper tubular frameUpper tubular frameVinyl bindingsLower frame CAUTION: Under normal usage, the catcher material is subject to de te r

8SPARK PLUG BOOTOn 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 reconne

9MODELS WITH ENGINE MOUNTED SPEED CONTROLThe engine speed is controlled by a lever located at the carburetor on the engine. HIGH or FAST position is