User manual POULAN DELUXE PUSH ROTARY

[. . . ] DELUXE PUSH ROTARY LAWN MOWER 172782 Rev. 3 05. 13. 03 BY Printed in U. S. A. TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-18 Service and Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. · Clear the area of objects such as rocks, Look for this symbol to point out toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc. , which could impor tant safety precautions. [. . . ] Any replacement catcher should be checked to ensure compliance with original manufacturer's specifications. CAUTION: Do not run lawn mower without the rear door, approved grass catcher or clipping deflector in place. Never attempt to operate mower with the rear door removed or propped open. Discharge deflector OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle in order to start and operate the lawn mower. CAUTION: Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade turns when the engine is running. SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR "COMBI-CUT" LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING · Rear mulcher plate installed and rear door closed. FOR REAR BAGGING · Rear mulcher plate removed. FOR SIDE DISCHARGING · Rear mulcher plate installed and rear door closed. 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. 13 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Read the engine manual packed with your mower. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. · Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. · Remove engine oil filler plug (oil fill cap/ dipstick on models so equipped). For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. · Fill to the top of slot in filler hole (to "FULL" line on dipstick on models so equipped). · Replace plug (oil fill cap/dipstick on models so equipped) and tighten. · Check oil level before each use. · To change oil, see Maintenance section of this manual. FILL GASOLINE TANK · Fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline. WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. [. . . ] Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. ENGINE CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building FUEL SYSTEM where fumes may reach an open flame IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel or spark. Allow the engine to cool before system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, storing in any enclosure. [. . . ]