Poulan 968999516, 968999507 manual Adjusting the Mower Deck, Maintenance

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Adjusting the Mower Deck

MAINTENANCE

•Install new or re-sharpened blade with stamped "GRASS SIDE" facing towards ground/grass (down) or “THIS SIDE UP” facing deck and cutter housing.

•Install and tighten blade bolt securely.

Torque blade bolt to 45-55 ft/lb (61-75 Nm).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Special blade bolt is heat treated. Replace with a Husqvarna bolt if required.

Do not use lower grade hardware than specified.

Adjusting the Mower Deck

WARNING!

Before performing any service or adjustment checklist: 1. Engage the parking brake.

2.Place the Blade-switch in the disengaged position.

3.Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position and remove the key.

4.Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

5.Disconnect the spark plug wire from all spark plugs and place the wire where it cannot come in contact with the plug.

WARNING!

Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling.

Check the tire pressure before adjustment of the mower deck, see “Checking Tire Pressure” in Maintenance section.

Faulty mower deck adjustment will cause an uneven mowing result.

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Contents English Pro 925 ZX Pro 950 ZX968999516 968999507 Operator´s manualPage Contents OPERATOR’S MANUAL RIDER Z SERIESEnglish-2 INTRODUCTION IntroductionCongratulations GeneralGood Service Manufacturing NumberSYMBOLS AND DECALS Symbols and DecalsRead SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety InstructionsGeneral Operation English-8 Personal Safety Equipment Slope OperationChildren Maintenance General Maintenance •Use protective goggles Transport IMPORTANT INFORMATIONCustomer responsibilities CONTROLS ControlsControl Locations 1. Motion Control Levers Tracking2. Seat adjustment knobs 3. Fuses4. By pass linkages 6. Blade switch 5. Refueling7. Ignition Switch 8. Choke Control9. Throttle Control 10. Hour Meter 11. Parking BrakeAccessories 12. Cutting height pedalOPERATION OperationTraining Before Starting Starting the Engine6.Move the throttle to the middle position OPERATION To start an engine with a weak battery Running Operating on hills Mowing Tips Mowing patternsStopping the Engine Moving by Hand MAINTENANCE MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Check/adjust throttle cable Battery Ignition System Checking the Safety System Checking and Adjusting the Throttle Cable Checking and Adjusting the Choke CableChecking the Engines Cooling Air Intake and tighten the clamping screwReplacing the Air Filter Replacing the Fuel Filter Checking Tire PressuresChecking the Parking Brake Checking the V-belts Deck beltDeck belt installation 1. Clutch pulleyEZT belt Belt installationChecking the Blades Adjusting the Mower Deck Side-to-sideadjustment To level deckFront-to-backadjustment IMPORTANT INFORMATION To adjust anti-scalprollers Cleaning and Washing Caster WheelsHardware Use protective glasses when cleaning and washingLUBRICATION LubricationLubrication Schedule Lubricating the Cables LUBRICATION Checking the oil level 2. Changing the Oil FilterTransmission TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Shooting GuideWrong fuel type Uneven mowing results Service STORAGEStorage Winter StorageWIRING DIAGRAMS Wiring diagramTECHNICAL DATA Technical DataEquipment ProductivityTorque Specifications TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS HEX HEAD CAP SCREWS U.S. Standard HardwareMetric Standard Hardware CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES Conformity CertificatesUSA requirements SERVICE JOURNAL Service JournalDelivery Service After the First 5-8Hours 1. Change engine oil25-HourService 4.Check battery with cables5.Check/clean the engine’s cooling air intake 6.Clean the air cleaner’s pre-filterfoam50-HourService 1.Perform the 25-hourservice5.Check/adjust the parking brake 3.Change the engine oil100-HourService 2.Perform the 50-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