Poulan Pro 193747, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...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 muf...

Page 2: ... all times Only allow responsible individuals who are familiar with the instructions to oper ate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire bones sticks etc which could be picked up and thrown by blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Do not operate the mower when bare foot or wearing open sandals Always wear substant...

Page 3: ...tain er where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as a water heater or on other appliances Never fill containers inside a vehicle on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment ...

Page 4: ...tection when working under or lifting mower THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER Do I have a side or rear discharge lawn mower Look for the grass discharge opening on your mower If the opening is on the right side of the mower housing it is a side discharge mower If the opening is at the back of the mower housing it is a rear dis charge mower Only rear discharge lawn mower...

Page 5: ...er Handle 4 Wheels 1 Discharge Guard Side Discharge models only 1 Control Bar 1 Remote Throttle Control If Equipped 1 Grass Catcher Bag Rear Discharge mowers only 1 Grass Catcher Frame Rear Discharge mowers only 4 Wheel Height Adjusters If Equipped NOTE Some model lawn mowers already have the wheels preassembled to the mower PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON PARTS BAG CONTENTS NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SIZ...

Page 6: ...ts 3 8 16 4 Washers 7 8 Dia For models with Bolt on lower handle only For models with deck handle brackets only UPPER HANDLE TO LOWER HANDLE 2 Locknuts 1 4 20 4 Hex Bolts 3 8 16 x 3 4 For models with fixed upper handle only For models with folding upper handle only 2 Handle Bolts 2 Wing Nuts 1 Upstop Bracket Screw 10 24 x 1 2 For all models ...

Page 7: ...eels only 4 Flanged Locknuts 3 8 16 4 Locknuts 3 8 16 For models with Quick Adjust wheel height adjusters only GUARD TO MOWER HOUSING Side Discharge models only GROUP D 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 2 Washers 3 4 Dia 2 Spacers If equipped 2 Locknuts 1 4 20 For models with bolt on discharge guard only For models with spring loaded discharge guard only 2 Hex Washer Head Self tapping Screws 1 4 20 x 3 8 2 Lockn...

Page 8: ...Clamp with 10 x 5 8 Hex Head Screw For Briggs Quantum Engines NOTE Tecumseh engines have clamp and screw preassembled to engine ASSEMBLY LOCATION 1 Hex Head Screw 1 4 20 x 2 1 8 1 Locknut 1 4 20 CONTROL CABLE S TO UPPER HANDLE GROUP F For models with remote throttle control For models without remote throttle control GROUP G STARTER ROPE GUIDE TO HANDLE 1 Keps Locknut 1 4 20 PARTS BAG CONTENTS cont...

Page 9: ...t off flat forward 22 mowers arrow down Align holes in handle with holes in deck as shown and assemble 3 8 16 x 3 4 hex bolts 7 8 washers and flanged locknuts Tighten securely Repeat for opposite side of mower REAR DISCHARGE MOWER SHOWN 7 8 Washers Flanged locknuts Lower handle Cut off flat forward 20 Mowers Hex bolts Arrow down 22 Mowers Handle bracket mounting pin Lower handle SQUEEZE TO INSTALL...

Page 10: ...Washer Rear wheels only Mower housing Shoulder bolt ASSEMBLE ADJUSTERS TO DECK Position appropriate adjuster at each corner of mower Install each adjuster with adjuster bolt and tab in deck holes as shown and secure with 1 1 4 diam washer if sup plied and 3 8 16 locknut Tighten all adjusters securely SIDE DISCHARGE MOWERS REAR DISCHARGE MOWERS ASSEMBLE WHEELS TO ADJUSTERS Secure each wheel with fl...

Page 11: ...THOUT RIBBING BOLT ON GUARD WITH RIBBING Hex bolts Washers Discharge guard Locknuts Hex bolts Washers Spacers Discharge guard ribbing Locknuts Locknuts Discharge guard MODELS WITH SPRING LOADED DISCHARGE GUARD Place discharge guard on top of lawn mower discharge opening Install two 2 hex self tapping screws through housing and into guard mount ing bracket or install two 2 1 4 20 locknuts If equipp...

Page 12: ...t clamp and 10 x 5 8 screw loosely to engine Position throttle cable under clamp and pushcabletowardsspeedleveruntilspeed lever touches boss Hold cable at this po sition and tighten clamp screw securely MODELS WITH BRIGGS STRATTON QUANTUM ENGINES Slide throttle lever on engine to CHOKE position away from spark plug Push gently beyond first stop to lock in detent CHOKE position Insert wire Z bend o...

Page 13: ...f the plastic fitting with the hole in the mounting bracket and push in until fitting snaps into place Route cable under crossbar portion of lower handle and up to upper handle control bar Mounting bracket Small plastic fitting Z Fitting Hex head screw 10 x 5 8 Engine cable clip Small plastic fitting Brake arm Mounting bracket Brake arm cover Z Fitting MODELS WITH BRIGGS STRATTON QUANTUM ENGINES H...

Page 14: ... THROTTLE ASSEMBLE ROPE GUIDE USE HARDWARE GROUP G Put threaded end of rope guide through hole in side of upper handle above lower handle crossbar Secure with 1 4 20 keps locknut Hold control bar against upper handle and slowly pull starter rope out until rope will slip into loop of rope guide SPARKPLUGBOOT IFEQUIPPED NO HARDWARE REQUIRED On some model lawn mowers a spark plug boot is packed loose...

Page 15: ...EIGHT Adjust cutting height to suit your require ments Medium position is best for most lawns Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut MODELS WITH MANUAL ADJUST BOLT ON WHEELS Remove wheel bolt and hardware and reassemble in desired adjustment hole Reinstall wheel components in the same order as they were before removal Tighten securely Make sure all wheels are at the same height MOD...

Page 16: ...fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Hinge bracket formed tabs Catcher frame Rear door OPERATOR PRESENCE ENGINE CONTROL BAR Your lawn mower is equipped with an op erator presence engine control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle in or...

Page 17: ...nd could void your warranty For most cutting conditions and better bagging performance the engine speed should be set in the FAST position Under certain conditions such as when mowing very tall grass raise the mower height on the first cut to reduce pushing effort toavoidoverheatingtheengine and to avoid leaving clumps of grass clippings Make the second cut to the desired height For extremely heav...

Page 18: ...e or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must main tain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade f...

Page 19: ...olt is Grade 8 heat treated Install new or sharpened blade with trailing edge up toward the engine Position blade on blade adapter Align the two 2 holes in blade with raised lugs of adapter Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat washer into blade adapter and crankshaft in exact order as shown Position block of wood between blade and mower housing Tighten blade bolt securely Recom mended tighte...

Page 20: ...e electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can shorten engine life SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION Before performing any service or adjustments Release operator presence control bar Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with p...

Page 21: ...to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt STORAGE Immediately 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 store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark...

Page 22: ...n replace air filter 4 Buildup of grass leaves 4 Clean underside of mower and trash under mower housing 5 Too much oil in engine 5 Check oil level 6 Walking speed too fast 6 Cut at slower walking speed 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 3 Buildup of grass leaves 3 Clean underside of and trash under mo...

Page 23: ...tting height not filling 2 Lift on blade worn off 2 Replace blade If so equipped 3 Catcher not venting air 3 Clean grass catcher Hard to push 1 Grass is too high or wheel 1 Raise cutting height height is too low 2 Rear of lawn mower 2 Raise rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade housing one 1 setting dragging in grass higher 3 Grass catcher too full 3 Empty grass catcher 4 Handle height posit...

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