User manual POULAN HD145H42F

[. . . ] Contact a qualified service center. Poor cut ­ uneven 1. Depress control bar to when control bar is released. upper handle before pulling starter rope. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface. [. . . ] Refer to "ADJUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear wheels on your lawn mower may not be adjusted to the same position as the front wheels. Before operating mower adjust all wheels to the same cutting height. Lower handle 3 POSITION "EZ" HANDLES · Raise lower handle section to operating position and align hole in handle with one of three height positioning holes. · Insert handle bolt through handle and bracket and secure with knob. · Repeat for opposite side of handle. Knob Bolt Handle adjustment bracket 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 plug. INSTALL REAR WHEELS (HIGH WHEEL MOWERS ONLY) Some high wheel models require washers which will be provided in a parts bag. If provided, install washers on the axle first as shown. · Install one (1) rear wheel on the axle of rear wheel adjuster. · Install 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely. · Repeat procedure for other rear wheel. Wheel assembly Axle LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual. NOTE: The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame. Frame handle HINGE BRACKET MOUNTED Rear door Hinge bracket Grass catcher frame LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. TIRES · Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. · Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. Blade adapter Lockwasher Blade Key Crankshaft keyway BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your mower. Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous, could damage your mower and void your warranty. Rear door Grass catcher handle Blade bolt Hardened washer Formed tabs Trailing edge Crankshaft HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTED Handle bracket hooks Catcher frame side hook DOOR PIVOT PIN MOUNTED Pivot pins Rear door Grass catcher handle TO REMOVE BLADE 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise. [. . . ] · Mower can now be used for side discharging or optional grass catcher accessory can be attached. · To return to mulching operation, simply reinstall mulcher plate and tighten hardware securely. Screw and lock nut Operator presence control bar Recoil starter handle Mulcher plate 12 Mulcher plug 9 MULCHER PLUG TYPE "A" To convert to mulching operation, mulcher plug must be installed into discharge opening of mower. · Insert tab of mulch plug into housing opening. · Align hooks of mulch plug over hinge rod of discharge guard. [. . . ]