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Poulan Pro 172777 Operator's Manual

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ECONOMY PUSH ROTARY
Lawn Mower
172777 Rev. 2 05.08.03 BY
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 ECONOMY PUSH ROTARY Lawn Mower 172777 Rev. 2 05.08.03 BY Printed in U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ... 2 Assembly ... 9 Operation... 16 Maintenance ... 19 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 3 • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher. • Mow only in daylight or good artifi cial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the infl uence of alcohol or drugs. •...
  • Page 4 Save this manual for future reference. • Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.
  • Page 5 NOTE: Depending upon the features on the lawn mower model you purchased, all the parts shown may not be included with your mower. For ease of assembly, aside of your work area, lay out all hardware in the groups shown.
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY LOCATION GROUP “A” LOWER HANDLE MOWER (4) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 3/4 DECK GROUP “B” For models with fixed upper handle UPPER HANDLE (4) Hex Bolts LOWER 3/8-16 x 3/4 HANDLE For models with folding upper handle only PARTS BAG CONTENTS For models with Bolt-on lower handle only (4) Flange Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Washers 7/8"...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY PARTS BAG CONTENTS (continued) LOCATION GROUP "C" WHEELS MOWER HOUSING (4) Spacers (4) Flanged Locknuts 3/8-16 GROUP "D" GUARD (2) Hex Bolts MOWER 1/4-20 HOUSING (Side Discharge models only) Screw Mounted For models with bolt-on wheels only (4) Shoulder Bolts For models with "Quick Adjust"...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY LOCATION GROUP "E" REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL (If equipped) NOTE: Tecumseh engines have clamp and screw TO ENGINE preassembled to engine. (2) Screw 1/4-20 x 3/8 GROUP "F" CONTROL CABLE(S) UPPER HANDLE (1) Locknuts 1/4-20 GROUP "G" STARTER ROPE GUIDE TO HANDLE (1) Keps Locknut PARTS BAG CONTENTS CON'T...

  • Page 9: Assembly

    CAUTION: Do not operate this mower without the discharge guard or an entire ap- proved grass catcher in place. These guards are for your protection and are required by the American National Standards Institute and Consumer Products Safety Com- mission. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
  • Page 10 MODELS WITH FOLDING UPPER HANDLE • Position upper handle over lower handle with small hole for mounting upstop bracket to left hand side. • Assemble handle bolts and wing nuts. Tighten se cure ly. Upstop bracket Upstop bracket screw #10-24 x 1/2 ASSEMBLE UPSTOP BRACKET (SEE ILLUSTRATION ABOVE) •...
  • Page 11 SIDE DISCHARGE MOWERS Tab hole 1-1/4" Washer (If supplied) TYPE I Right rear/left front height ad just er TYPE II Right front/left rear height ad just er REAR DISCHARGE MOWERS Tab hole 1-1/4" Washer (If supplied) TYPE I Right rear/left front height ad just er TYPE II Right front/left rear height ad just er...
  • Page 12 CHOKE (if equipped) or FAST/START position. CHOKE FAST/START Determine the manufacturer and brand or type engine on your lawn mower and follow the appropriate in struc tions that follow. MODELS WITH BRIGGS & STRATTON CLASSIC OR SPRINT AND TECUMSEH ENGINES...
  • Page 13 CONTROL CABLE TO ENGINE (NO HARDWARE REQUIRED) Follow the appropriate instructions below for the brand or type of engine on your lawn mower. MODELS WITH BRIGGS & STRATTON CLASSIC OR SPRINT ENGINE Cable attaches under the brake arm cov er, which is op po site the spark plug end of engine.
  • Page 14 MODELS WITH SPARK PLUG TO REAR OF MOWER To prevent cable damage, the cable must be attached to the side of engine, away from the muffl er. • Above the muffl er, locate the hole in en- gine shroud. Install supplied ca ble clip on cable and assemble to side of engine with supplied hex head screw.
  • Page 15 Throttle con trol Control bar (If equipped) 1/4-20 Locknut 1/4-20 Machine screw Cable or hex bolt ties sup plied ASSEMBLE STARTER ROPE GUIDE (USE HARDWARE GROUP “G”) CENTER MOUNT TYPE • Install threaded end of rope guide through hole in top of lower handle cross bar.

  • Page 16: Operation

    Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any ad just ments or repairs. We recom- mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 17 CAUTION: Federal reg u la tions require an en gine control to be in stalled on this lawn mower in order to min i mize the risk of blade contact injury. Do not un der any cir cum stanc es attempt to de feat the func tion of the operator con trol.
  • Page 18 BEFORE STARTING EN GINE Read engine manual packed with your unit. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. • Be sure mower is level and area around oil fi ll is clean. • Remove engine oil fi ller plug (oil fi ll cap/ dipstick on models so equipped).

  • Page 19: 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.
  • Page 20 Change the oil after the fi rst two hours of operation and every 25 hours there af ter or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Refer to engine manual.

  • Page 21: Service And Adjustments

    Do not attempt to increase engine speed as it may result in personal injury. If you believe the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized engine service center for repair and adjustment.

  • Page 22: Storage

    Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a pe- riod of time, clean it thor oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    OFF position. 11. Weak battery (if equipped). 12. Disconnected battery connector (if equipped). Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 3. Dirty air fi lter.
  • Page 24 2. Contact a qualifi ed service center. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface. 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Replace blade. 3. Clean grass catcher. 1. Raise cutting height.