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Poulan Pro DELUXE PUSH ROTARY LAWN MOWER Operator's Manual

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DELUXE PUSH ROTARY
LAWN MOWER
WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal com bus tion engine and
should not be used on or near any un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-cov ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it
should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply
on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffl er is available through your nearest
authorized service center.
193732 Rev. 1 02.23.05 BY
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 DELUXE PUSH ROTARY LAWN MOWER WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal com bus tion engine and should not be used on or near any un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov ered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ....2-3 Maintenance ..... 16-18 Storage ..... 20-21 Assembly ...... 4-8 Service and Troubleshooting ..22-23 Operation....9-15 Adjustments....18-20 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing ob- jects.
  • Page 3 • Remove obstacles (rocks, tree limbs, etc.) away from your vehicle before fi lling. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall • Remove gas-powered equipment from the grass can hide obstacles. truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equip- DO NOT: ment with a portable container, rather than...

  • Page 4: Assembly

    TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON • Remove all loose parts from carton. • Remove lawn mower hous ing with care. Avoid touch ing blade under hous ing. Always wear gloves or other protection when working under or lifting mower. THINGS TO KNOW BE FORE YOU ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOW ER Do I have a side or rear discharge lawn What is the right and left side of the...
  • Page 5 Operator MOWING 3 POSITION “QUICK” HANDLES presence POSITION • Raise lower handle section to operating control bar position and squeeze the bottom ends LIFT of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes. 3 POSITION “QUICK”...
  • Page 6 AS SEM BLE GRASS CATCHER HINGE BRACKET MOUNTED (REAR DISCHARGE MOWERS ONLY) Rear door IMPORTANT: If your model lawn mower is mulcher ready, the mulcher plate or plug Hinge bracket must be removed before using mower as a bagger. To convert mower to bagging or Grass discharging, see the Operation section in catcher...
  • Page 7 “HARD TOP” GRASS CATCH ER • Install two (2) blunt pointed screws in front holes and tighten securely. ASSEMBLE FRAME AND BAG • Thread upper tubular frame into hem of bag as shown. Be sure angled ends of Sharp pointed screws Catcher top frame point downwards.
  • Page 8 SPARK PLUG BOOT IMPORTANT: The engine alternator will not charge a discharged battery. On some models a spark plug boot is packed loose in the parts bag. If your ALL UNITS: model has the boot, install on spark plug At the end of the mowing season the wire and reconnect spark plug wire to battery should be charged for 48 hours to spark plug.

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION The operation of any lawn BRIGGS & STRATTON CLASSIC or SPRINT mower can result in foreign ENGINE MOUNTED SPEED CONTROL 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 10 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY Adjust cutting height to suit your re quire - Most mulching mowers are shipped ready ments. Me di um position is best for most to be used as a mulcher. lawns. Raise wheels for low cut and lower “REAR DISCHARGE ONLY”...
  • Page 11 MULCHER PLUG BUILT INTO REAR DOOR • Position lock lever over hinge brack et as shown and raise lever to lock mulcher plug in place. • Allow discharge guard to rest against lock lever. • To return to discharging or bagging operation, simply lower lock lever and remove mulcher plug from mower.
  • Page 12 MULCHER PLUG TYPE “B” To convert to mulching operation, mulcher plug must be installed into discharge open- ing of mower. • Open discharge guard. Lift • Insert tab of mulch plug into housing discharge opening. guard • Align hooks of mulch plug over hinge rod of discharge guard.
  • Page 13 SIDE DISCHARGING SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR “COMBI-CUT” • Mulcher plate must be installed into rear LAWN MOWER discharge open ing of mower (see above instructions). FOR MULCHING - • Open mulcher door and install dis charge • Rear mulcher plate installed and rear defl...
  • Page 14 BEFORE STARTING EN GINE TO START ENGINE Read the engine manual packed with your CAUTION: The mow er blade rotates mower. whenever the engine is running. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL • Move engine speed control to FAST position (or to CHOKE/START position Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in on models equipped with choke feature).
  • Page 15 MOWING TIPS FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY - MULCHING MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher blade attachments on your mower. Such IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep attachments are hazardous, will damage mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Mainte- your mower and could void your warranty.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS STORAGE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS 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...
  • Page 17 LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with Always observe safety rules when perform- approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts ing any main te nance. section of this manual. TIRES Blade adapter Crankshaft •...

  • Page 18: Adjustments

    AIR FILTER trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air fi lter. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower Clean the element after every 25 hours of by scraping to remove buildup of grass operation or every season.
  • Page 19 3 POSITION “EURO” OR “EZ” High Handle pin The handle on your lawn mower has three Handle (3) height positions - adjust to height that adjustment Medium bracket suits you. • Remove knob and carriage bolt on one SQUEEZE side of the lower handle. •...

  • Page 20: Storage

    ENGINE See the ADJUSTMENT section of your engine manual for further instructions. CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the fac- ENGINE SPEED tory and ad just ment should not be neces- The engine speed has been factory set. sary. However, minor ad just ment may be Do not attempt to increase engine speed required to compensate for differences in as it may result in personal injury.
  • Page 21 3 POSITION HANDLES fuel hose, or tank during storage. Alcohol When setting up your handle from the stor- blended fuels (called gasohol or using age position, the lower han dle will require ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture manually locking into the mowing position. which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3.
  • Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut – 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten uneven blade bolt. 2. Wheel heights uneven. 2. Set all wheels at same height.