Poulan 184210, 954569172 manual Mowing Tips, To Start Engine See Fig

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OPERATION

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can at- tract 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. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5)

When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.

Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED” position.

Move throttle control to choke () position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.

Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to“START” position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke ( ) position 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 control in the choke () position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position.This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the tem- perature.

The attachments can also be used during the engine warm-up period.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

MOWING TIPS

Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- formance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming.

Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the machine. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting.

When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished (See Fig. 7).

FIG. 7

If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height.

Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass 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 being used.

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Contents Model NO. PO1742STA Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Battery See Fig Check Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine To Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsLubrication Chart MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Engine Clean AIR ScreenBelts Transaxle CoolingEngine Cooling Fins See Fig CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig Belt Installation To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Adjust Brake To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Attach Jumper Cables To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust CarburetorInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number PO1742STA, Product Number 954 56 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures 5479J Plug Btn Blk Drive Shaft Asm Cross Tapered PMST/20 Steering Assembly Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 Unf Spark Arrester Engine Optional Equipment170551 Control Throt /Ch Flag EngineSeat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsMower Lift 159460 Mower Deck Repair Parts Service Notes Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

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