Operation - Poulan Pro 172782 Operator's Manual

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. We recom-
mend standard safety glasses or a wide
vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
MODELS WITH REMOTE THROTTLE
Engine speed is con trolled by the throttle
control located on the upper handle.
• Move lever forward to FAST engine
speed for start ing and better bagging.
• Move lever backward for SLOW engine
speed.
• Some models have engines equipped
with a choke feature. Move the lever all
the way forward to the CHOKE position
when starting a cold engine.
FAST
CHOKE
(START)
MODELS WITH ENGINE MOUNTED
SPEED CONTROL
The 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.

OPERATION

BRIGGS & STRATTON CLASSIC or SPRINT
ENGINE MOUNTED SPEED CONTROL
Primer (if equipped)
ENGINE MOUNTED SPEED CONTROL
SLOW
ENGINE MOUNTED SPEED CONTROL
Engine speed
control lever
Remote
throttle
control
MODELS WITH FIXED SPEED ENGINES
Engine speed was set at the factory for
optimum per form ance. Engine speed is
not adjustable.
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BRIGGS & STRATTON QUANTUM
Engine speed control lever
TECUMSEH
Primer (if equipped)
Spark
plug
Engine
speed
control lever
Primer (if
equipped)