Poulan 968999507, 968999516 manual Running, Operation

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Running

OPERATION

Running

1.Release the parking brake by moving the lever downward.

Your mower is equipped with an operator presence system. When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.

2.Move the steering controls to the neutral position (N).

3.Select the cutting height by the cutting height pedal.

4.Make sure the work area and blades are free from objects that could be thrown by the blades.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The mower deck’s anti-scalp rollers should be evenly adjusted.

WARNING!

Ensure that no one is near the machine when engaging the Blade switch.

5.Engage the mower deck by pulling out the blade switch.

6.Move throttle control to full throttle (not choke)

7.The machine’s speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering controls. When both controls are in the neutral position, the machine stands still.

By moving both controls an equal amount forward or backward, the machine moves in a straight line forward or backward respectively.

In order, for example, to turn right while moving forward, move the right control towards the neutral position. The rotation of the right wheel is reduced and the machine turns to the right.

8011-481

Released parking brake

4 1/2

4

3 1/2

3

2 1/2

2

1 1/2

8011-753

Cutting height selection

8011-669

Engaging the mower deck

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Contents Operator´s manual EnglishPro 925 ZX Pro 950 ZX 968999516 968999507Page OPERATOR’S MANUAL RIDER Z SERIES ContentsEnglish-2 General INTRODUCTIONIntroduction CongratulationsManufacturing Number Good ServiceSymbols and Decals SYMBOLS AND DECALSRead Safety Instructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGeneral Operation English-8 Slope Operation Personal Safety EquipmentChildren Maintenance General Maintenance •Use protective goggles IMPORTANT INFORMATION TransportCustomer responsibilities Controls CONTROLSControl Locations Tracking 1. Motion Control Levers3. Fuses 2. Seat adjustment knobs4. By pass linkages 5. Refueling 6. Blade switch8. Choke Control 7. Ignition Switch9. Throttle Control 11. Parking Brake 10. Hour Meter12. Cutting height pedal AccessoriesOperation OPERATIONTraining 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 MAINTENANCEMaintenance Schedule Check/adjust throttle cable Battery Ignition System Checking the Safety System and tighten the clamping screw Checking and Adjusting the Throttle CableChecking and Adjusting the Choke Cable Checking the Engines Cooling Air IntakeReplacing the Air Filter Checking Tire Pressures Replacing the Fuel FilterChecking the Parking Brake 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 Use protective glasses when cleaning and washing Cleaning and WashingCaster Wheels HardwareLubrication LUBRICATIONLubrication Schedule 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 Winter Storage ServiceSTORAGE StorageWiring diagram WIRING DIAGRAMSTechnical Data TECHNICAL DATAProductivity EquipmentTorque Specifications U.S. Standard Hardware TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS HEX HEAD CAP SCREWSMetric Standard Hardware Conformity Certificates CONFORMITY CERTIFICATESUSA requirements Service Journal SERVICE JOURNALDelivery Service 1. Change engine oil After the First 5-8Hours6.Clean the air cleaner’s pre-filterfoam 25-HourService4.Check battery with cables 5.Check/clean the engine’s cooling air intake3.Change the engine oil 50-HourService1.Perform the 25-hourservice 5.Check/adjust the parking brake3.Change the engine oil filter 100-HourService2.Perform the 50-hourservice 4.Clean/replace the spark plug300-HourService At Least Once Each Year English-73 English-74 English-75 Page Page 113920Rir07/11/06