Poulan 460ZX / 966550201 manual Before Starting, Starting the Engine

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operation

Before Starting

Read the sections Safety Instructions and Controls before starting the machine.

Perform the daily maintenance before starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the Maintenance section).

Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank.

Adjust the seat to the desired position.

The following conditions must be fulfilled before the engine can be started:

The blade switch for engaging the mower blades must be depressed.

The parking brake must be on.

Both steering controls must be in the locked (outer) neutral position.

Starting the Engine

Sit on the seat.

Raise the mower deck by pushing the release button on the top of the lifting lever. Pull the lifting lever backward to the locked (transport) position.

Activate the parking brake by pushing the release button in and pulling the lever fully upwards.

8058-019

Cut height lift lever

8058-080-1

Released parking brake

Disengage the mower blades by depressing the blade switch.

8058-113

Blade switch

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Contents Operator Manual Page Table of Contents Page Introduction Manufacturing Number Good ServiceSymbols and decals Manual Performing any Safety Instructions SafetyGeneral Operation Never take passengers Slope Operation Personal Safety EquipmentChildren Safe Handling of Gasoline General Maintenance Risk of sparking Spark Arrestor TransportControl Locations ControlsMotion Control Levers Bypass Linkage Seat Adjustment LeverUnlocking Transmission Fuel Tank USE Full Throttle When MOWING, for best Ignition SwitchChoke Control Throttle ControlCutting Height Adjuster Blade SwitchParking Brake Always use the high position to transportFuel Shut Off Valve FusesSteering TrainingStarting the Engine Before StartingPlace controls in neutral position USE Full Throttle When Mowing To remove cables, reverse order Weak BatteryRunning Mower deck’s anti-scalp rollers should be evenly adjustedOperating On Hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Manual Transport Maintenance Schedule MaintenanceBefore After Year 100 Replacing battery BatteryTire Pressures Safety SystemDeck Belt Faulty adjustment can cause an accidentDeck Belt Removal EZT Belt Installation Deck Belt InstallationPump Belt Replacing EZT E-Series Zeroturn Transaxle beltCutting Blades Blade replacementAnti-scalp Rollers Deck Leveling Adjusting the Mower DeckUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing CleaningCaster Wheels HardwareLubrication Schedule LubricationGeneral Front Wheel Mount Wheel and Deck ZerksFront Wheel Bearings Deck SpindlesProblem Cause Trouble ShootingMaintenance section Trouble Shooting Storage ServiceWinter Storage Schematic Torque Specifications Technical DataHex Head Cap Screws Standard HardwareTransmission 460ZX 540ZX Engine460ZX 540ZX Equipment Overall dimensionsProductivity USA requirements Conformity CertificatesCE requirements Delivery Service Service JournalAction Stamp, signAfter 10 hours Daily ServiceHour Service Service Journal At least once each year Action Date, mtr reading Stamp, sign Page 115 348227R1 02/16/10