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I. GENERAL OPERATION 

•     Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 

machine and in the manual before starting.

•      Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under 

the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at 
all times.

•         Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the 

in struc tions, to operate the machine.

•         Clear the area of objects such as  rocks, toys, wire, etc.,  

which could be picked up and thrown by the blades.

•      Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat-

ing.  Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

•      Never carry passengers.
•     Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.  

Always look down and behind before and while back-
 ing.

•         Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid 

discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Ma-
terial may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the 
blades when crossing gravel surfaces.

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

DANGER:  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.

WARNING:  In order to prevent ac-
 ci den tal starting when setting up, 
trans port ing, ad just ing or making re-
pairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug 
wire and place wire where it can not 
contact spark plug. 

WARNING:  Do not coast down a hill 
in neutral, you may lose control of the 
tractor.

WARNING:  Tow only the attachments 
that are rec om mend ed by and com-
ply with spec i fi  ca tions of the man u -
fac tur er of your tractor. Use common 
sense when towing. Operate only at 
the low est possible speed when on a 
slope.  Too heavy of a load, while on 
a slope, is dan ger ous.  Tires can lose 
trac tion with the ground and cause you 
to lose control of your tractor.

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its con stit u ents, and cer-
 tain vehicle com po nents contain or emit chem i cals 
known to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and 
birth de fects or oth er re pro duc tive harm.

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related ac ces so ries 
contain lead and lead compounds, chem i cals known 
to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth 
defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm. Wash hands 
after handling.

•         Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, 

discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and 
working.

•      Slow down before turning.
•     Never leave a running machine unattended.  Always 

turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and 
remove keys before dismounting.

•      Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine 

and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before 
cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or 
unclogging the discharge guard.

•     Operate machine only in daylight or good artifi cial 

light.

•      Do not operate the machine while under the infl uence 

of alcohol or drugs.

•      Watch for traffi c when operating near or crossing road-

 ways.

•      Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine 

into a trailer or truck.

•     Always wear eye protection when operating ma-

chine.

•         Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, 

are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-re-
lated injuries.  These operators should evaluate their 
ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to 
protect them selves and others from serious injury.

•      Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for wheel 

weights or counterweights.

•     Keep machine free of grass , leaves or other debris 

build-up which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts 
and burn. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves
or other debris which can cause build-up to occur. 
Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or 
storing the machine. Allow machine to cool before
storage.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and 
tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or 
death.  Operation on all slopes requires extra caution.  If 
you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, 
do not mow it.
•      Mow up and down slopes, not across.
•     Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden 

objects.  Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.  
Tall grass can hide obstacles.

•      Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have 

to stop or shift while on the slope.

•      Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose traction.
      Always keep the machine in gear when going down 

slopes. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.

•      Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope.  If the 

tires lose traction,  disengage the blades and proceed 
slowly straight down the slope.

•     Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.  

Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction, 
which could cause the machine to roll over.

•     Use extra care while operating machine with grass 

catchers or other at 

tach ments; they can affect the 

stability of the machine. Do no use on steep slopes.

•      Do not  try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot 

on the ground.

•      Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.  

The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over 
the edge or if the edge caves in.

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Страница 1: ...EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website www poulan com WARNING Read this Manual and follow allWarnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 403808 01 27 06 VB Printed in U S A 03076 ...

Страница 2: ...arking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic whe...

Страница 3: ...h towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equip ment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury ...

Страница 4: ...icians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age s...

Страница 5: ...pan to raised position If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in the Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions HEX BOLT NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE POSITIVE RED CABLE KEPS NUT TERMINAL COVER DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS NOTE You may now roll or drive ...

Страница 6: ...ng tractor be sure freewheel control is in transmission engaged position see TO TRANS PORT in the Operation section of this manual WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USEYOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you...

Страница 7: ...entify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION when used without the al...

Страница 8: ... Used for starting and controlling engine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor F IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine G REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON PO SITION Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse H LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off J CRUISE CONTROL LEVER Used...

Страница 9: ...stop mower blades move attachment clutch lever to disengaged position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress brake pedal all the way down ENGINE Move throttle control D between half and full speed fast position NOTE Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed fast position before stopping may cause en gine to backfire Disengaged Position Attachment Clutch Engage Position Turn i...

Страница 10: ...uge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole Tighten securely Repeat for all installing gauge wheel in same adjust ment hole FIG 8 FIG 9 TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off ...

Страница 11: ...on TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If stopping is absolutely necessary push brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake To restart movement slowly release parking brake and brake pedal Slowly d...

Страница 12: ...on and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast position The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When engine starts allow engine to run with the throttle controlin...

Страница 13: ...rass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mow ing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by se lecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment bei...

Страница 14: ...actor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this man...

Страница 15: ...king properly If your tractor does not function as described repair the problem immediately The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and the attachment clutch control is in the disengaged position CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Whentheengineisrunning anyattemptbytheoperator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine When the en...

Страница 16: ...hen warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting 02463 CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION YELLOW CAP DRAIN TUBE OIL DRAIN VALVE FIG 15 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning counterclockwise To open pull out on the drain v...

Страница 17: ...n fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLAMP FUEL FILTER CLAMP FIG 16 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax We do not recommend usin...

Страница 18: ...e retainer springs and washers Go to other side of mower and disconnect the suspen sion arm and rear lift link CAUTION After rear lift links are dis connected the attachment lift lever will be spring loaded Have a tight grip on lift lever when changing position of the lever Slide mower out from under right side of tractor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the...

Страница 19: ...tion If necessary adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual 02948 A Turn nut left to lower mower Turn nut right to raise mower FIG 22 TO LEVEL MOWER Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires If tires are over or under inflated it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly VI...

Страница 20: ...til front tip of blade is 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear tip Hold adjustment nut in position with wrench and tighten jam nut securely against adjustment nut TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT See Fig 26 MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL Park tractor on a level surface Engage parking brake Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandre...

Страница 21: ...occurred to affect the factory set front wheel toe in or camber contact a qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 27 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and posi...

Страница 22: ...m the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries FIG 29 WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY FIG 30 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion REPLACING BATTE...

Страница 23: ...MBLY See Fig 31 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedure 03075 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR HOOD ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If adjustment is nec essary see engine manual TO A...

Страница 24: ...FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPARATIONANDFORMATIONOFACIDSDURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines a...

Страница 25: ... Check all wiring 7 Faulty ignition switch 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department Engine clicks but will not 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Chec...

Страница 26: ... air pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clogged mower d...

Страница 27: ...used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and maintained in accor dance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or...

Страница 28: ...the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to me...

Страница 29: ...29 NOTES ...

Страница 30: ...tion of part For Techical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 For a Parts Manual go to our website www poulan com support asp NOTE Electrolux Home Products provides parts and service through its authorized distributors and dealers therefore all requests for parts and service should be directed to your local dealer s The philosophy of Electrolux Home Products is to continually improve all of its product...

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