User manual POULAN PRO 900 ZX

[. . . ] Pro 900 ZX 968999302 Operator´s manual Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English OPERATOR'S MANUAL RIDER Z SERIES Contents Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Congratulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Driving and Transport on Public Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Good Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Manufacturing Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Symbols and Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 General Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Personal Safety Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Driving on Slopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Customer responsibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Control Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 1. Motion Control Levers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2. Seat adjustment knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 3. Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 4. [. . . ] When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine. Move the steering controls to the neutral position (N). 8011-481 Released parking brake 3. Select the cutting height by the cutting height pedal. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The mower deck's anti-scalp rollers should be evenly adjusted. 31 3 21 2 11 /2 /2 /2 41 4 /2 8011-753 WARNING!Ensure that no one is near the machine when engaging the Blade switch. Cutting height selection 4. 6. Engage the mower deck by pulling out the blade switch. Move throttle control to full throttle (not choke) The machine's speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering controls. When both controls are in the neutral position, the machine stands still. By moving both controls an equal amount forward or backward, the machine moves in a straight line forward or backward respectively. In order, for example, to turn right while moving forward, move the right control towards the neutral position. The rotation of the right wheel is reduced and the machine turns to the right. 8011-669 Engaging the mower deck English-29 OPERATION Turning on the spot can be achieved by moving one control backward (behind the neutral position) and carefully moving the other steering control forward from its neutral position. Operating on hills Read the Safety Instructions "Driving on Slopes" in the "Safety Instructions". Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 10 degrees. · · · The slowest speed possible should be used before starting up or down hills. Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. If stopping is absolutely necessary, pull drive levers into the neutral position and push to the outside of the unit and engage the parking brake. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Control levers return to neutral when released. This may cause the mower to suddenly stop. · · To restart movement, release the parking brake. Pull the control levers back to the center of the mower and press forward to regain forward motion. Make all turns slowly. 8011-7552 Stopping conditions · 8011-481 Released parking brake English-30 OPERATION Mowing Tips · · Observe and flag rocks and other fixed objects to avoid collisions. Begin with a high cutting height and reduce it until the desired mowing result is attained. The average lawn should be cut to 2 1/2" (64 mm) during the cool season and over 3" (76 mm) during the hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often after moderate growth. For best cutting performance, grass over 6" (15 cm) in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. [. . . ] The safety switch in the steering controls. Inform the customer about: The need and advantages of following the service schedule. The need and advantages of leaving the machine for service every 300 hours. The effects of service and maintaining a service journal on the machine's resale value. [. . . ]