User manual POULAN PO500N22SH

[. . . ] TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized Service Center. PROBLEM Loss of power CAUSE 1. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. [. . . ] TO ADJUST HANDLE 2 POSITION HANDLES The handle can be mounted in a high or low position. The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for raising or lowering the handle. · Remove upper handle and all parts attached to lower handle. · Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin. · Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins. · Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle. · Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket. · Reassemble hairpin cotters onto mounting pins. · Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle. 16 Mowing position Mowing position Hairpin Handle cotter bracket Mounting pin LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION 3 POSITION "QUICK" HANDLES · Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes. Handle pin SQUEEZE Handle adjustment bracket Flanged locknut Wave Washers TURN LOWER HANDLE OVER TO ADJUST HEIGHT ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER (REAR DISCHARGE MOWERS ONLY) IMPORTANT: If your model lawn mower is mulcher ready, the mulcher plate or plug must be removed before using mower as a bagger. To convert mower to bagging or discharging, see the Operation section in this manual. Look at the different grass catcher illustrations that follow. Determine which type of grass catcher you have and follow the appropriate instructions. 5 "FABRIC TOP" GRASS CATCHERS TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER · Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. · Slip vinyl bindings over frame. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. If bag gets wet, let it dry before using. · Lift the rear door on the mower housing. · For HINGE BRACKET mounted catcher, place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket. · For HANDLE BRACKET mounted catcher, place frame side hooks into slots in handle brackets. · For DOOR PIVOT PIN mounted catcher, place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins. · For DOOR SLOT mounted catcher, place the grass catcher frame hooks into the slots of the rear door. [. . . ] Push mulch plug down until mulch plug is seated in housing opening. CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without discharge guard, approved grass catcher or mulcher plug in place. Hinge rod Discharge guard CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without rear mulcher plate or plug in place or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. MOWER IS NOW READY FOR MULCHING OPERATION Open mulcher door Discharge deflector GRASS CATCHER (REAR BAGGING MODELS ONLY) TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER · Simply open rear door and lift grass catcher up and away from mower. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying. [. . . ]