Poulan 968999507, 968999516 manual Operation, Important Information

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OPERATION

8.Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Do not run the starter for more than

10 seconds each time. If the engine does not start, wait about 60 seconds before re-trying.

8011-7422

Turn to the start position

9.When the engine starts, immediately release the ignition key back to the run position

8011-7432

Return to run position

10.Set the desired engine speed with the throttle.

Allow the engine to run at a moderate speed, ”half throttle”, for 3-5 minutes before loading it too heavily.

USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING (no choke).

WARNING!

Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals considered to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive system damage. The engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas. Do not use the machine in enclosed spaces.

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Set the engine speed

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Contents Pro 925 ZX Pro 950 ZX English968999516 968999507 Operator´s manualPage OPERATOR’S MANUAL RIDER Z SERIES ContentsEnglish-2 Introduction INTRODUCTIONCongratulations GeneralManufacturing Number Good ServiceSymbols and Decals SYMBOLS AND DECALSRead General Operation SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSafety Instructions English-8 Slope Operation Personal Safety EquipmentChildren Maintenance General Maintenance •Use protective goggles IMPORTANT INFORMATION TransportCustomer responsibilities Control Locations CONTROLSControls Tracking 1. Motion Control Levers3. Fuses 2. Seat adjustment knobs4. By pass linkages 5. Refueling 6. Blade switch9. Throttle Control 7. Ignition Switch8. Choke Control 11. Parking Brake 10. Hour Meter12. Cutting height pedal AccessoriesTraining OPERATIONOperation Starting the Engine Before Starting6.Move the throttle to the middle position IMPORTANT INFORMATION To start an engine with a weak battery Running Operating on hills Mowing patterns Mowing TipsStopping the Engine Moving by Hand Maintenance Schedule MAINTENANCEMaintenance Check/adjust throttle cable Battery Ignition System Checking the Safety System Checking and Adjusting the Choke Cable Checking and Adjusting the Throttle CableChecking the Engines Cooling Air Intake and tighten the clamping screwReplacing the Air Filter Checking the Parking Brake Replacing the Fuel FilterChecking Tire Pressures Deck belt Checking the V-belts1. Clutch pulley Deck belt installationBelt installation EZT beltChecking the Blades Adjusting the Mower Deck To level deck Side-to-sideadjustmentFront-to-backadjustment IMPORTANT INFORMATION To adjust anti-scalprollers Caster Wheels Cleaning and WashingHardware Use protective glasses when cleaning and washingLubrication Schedule LUBRICATIONLubrication Lubricating the Cables IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2. Changing the Oil Filter Checking the oil levelTransmission Trouble Shooting Guide TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDEWrong fuel type Uneven mowing results STORAGE ServiceStorage Winter StorageWiring diagram WIRING DIAGRAMSTechnical Data TECHNICAL DATAProductivity EquipmentTorque Specifications Metric Standard Hardware TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS HEX HEAD CAP SCREWSU.S. Standard Hardware USA requirements CONFORMITY CERTIFICATESConformity Certificates Delivery Service SERVICE JOURNALService Journal 1. Change engine oil After the First 5-8Hours4.Check battery with cables 25-HourService5.Check/clean the engine’s cooling air intake 6.Clean the air cleaner’s pre-filterfoam1.Perform the 25-hourservice 50-HourService5.Check/adjust the parking brake 3.Change the engine oil2.Perform the 50-hourservice 100-HourService4.Clean/replace the spark plug 3.Change the engine oil filter300-HourService At Least Once Each Year English-73 English-74 English-75 Page Page 113920Rir07/11/06