Poulan 172787 Manuel d'utilisateur

172787 Rev. 7 05.15.03 BY Printed in U.S.A.SELF-PROPELLEDROTARY LAWN 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 ector“MULTI-CUT” MOWERSYour lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. Some models have a seperate mulche

14DRIVE CONTROL FRONT WHEEL DRIVE• Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the dri

15TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM • With engine running, select ground speed by moving speed control lever to desired position.• To start forward motion,

16Recoilstarter handle(side mount type)Recoilstarterhandle(centermounttype)Operator presence control bar“VARI-SPEED” ADJUSTMENTOver time, the drive co

17MULCHING MOWING TIPS(MULCHING MOWERS ONLY) IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in

18MAINTENANCEGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSThe warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to op-erator abuse or negligence. T

19LAWN MOWERAlways observe safety rules when perform-ing any main te nance.TIRES• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi cals whi

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

20REAR WHEEL GEAR DRIVE ONLY:• If you remove the drive pinions, wipe clean with dry cloth. Re as sem ble dry. Do not lubricate. Do not use oil or g

21SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:• Release operator presence control bar.• Make sure the blade and

223 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

23TO REMOVE / REPLACE DRIVE BELT FRONT WHEEL GEAR DRIVE• Remove drive cover. Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pul-ley and rollin

24ENGINECARBURETORThe carburetor has been preset at the fac-tory and ad just ment should not be neces-sary. However, minor ad just ment may be requir

25STORAGEImmediately 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

263 POSITION “EZ”3 POSITION “QUICK”Handle ad just ment brack etKnobBolt• Use fresh fuel next season.NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternat

27Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter. 2. Out of fue

Hard to push 1. Grass is too high or wheel 1. Raise cutting height. height is too low.

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