Poulan 968999302 manual Checking the Blades, Check the blades

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MAINTENANCE

Checking the Blades

In order to attain the best mowing effect, it is important that the blades are well sharpened and not damaged.

WARNING!

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

Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks should be replaced.

Check the blade mounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The sharpening of blades should be carried out by an authorized service workshop.

Damaged blades should be replaced when hitting obstacles that result in a breakdown. Let the service workshop decide whether the blade can be repaired/ground or must be replaced.

Blade replacement:

WARNING!

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

Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star on cutter housing.

8011-604

Check the blades

8011-671

1.Blade

2.Center hole

3.Star

4.Cutter housing

5.Blade bolt (special) Blade attachment

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Contents Pro 900 ZX Page OPERATOR’S Manual Rider Series ContentsEnglish-2 Introduction IntroductionManufacturing Number Good ServiceXxxx xxxxxx Symbols and DecalsSymbols and Decals Objects Engine is Running Moving sharp blades under cover General Operation Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions English-8 Slope Operation Personal Safety EquipmentChildren Maintenance General Maintenance Risk of sparking Important Information TransportCustomer responsibilities Control Locations ControlsControls Tracking Motion Control LeversFuses Seat adjustment knobsBy pass linkages Refueling Blade switchThrottle Control Ignition SwitchChoke Control Machine must be stopped before activating the parking brake Hour MeterParking Brake Cutting height pedal AccessoriesTraining OperationOperation Starting the Engine Before StartingDepress the control for disengaging the mower deck Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position To remove cables, reverse order To start an engine with a weak batteryRunning Operating on hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Moving by Hand Maintenance Schedule MaintenanceMaintenance = Described in this manual  = Not described in this manual Always use protective glasses when handling the battery BatteryTo clean battery and terminals Replacing batteryIgnition System Checking the Safety System Checking the Engines Cooling Air Intake Checking and Adjusting the Throttle CableChecking and Adjusting the Choke Cable Briggs and Stratton engine Replacing the Air FilterChecking the Parking Brake Faulty adjustment can cause an accidentReplacing the Fuel Filter Checking Tire PressuresDeck belt Checking the V-beltsDeck belt installation EZT belt removal EZT beltTo replace EZT E-Series Zeroturn Transaxle belt Check the blades Checking the BladesAdjusting the Mower Deck To level deck Side-to-side adjustmentFront-to-back adjustment To adjust anti-scalp rollers Hardware Cleaning and WashingUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing Caster WheelsLubrication Schedule LubricationLubrication Engine Oil Briggs & Stratton Changing the Engine Oil Lubricating the CablesLubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication Schedule Caster wheelsOil drain valve Changing the Oil Filter Checking the oil levelTransmission Problem Cause Trouble Shooting GuideTrouble Shooting Guide Wrong fuel type English-58 Winter Storage ServiceStorage StorageWiring diagram Wiring DiagramsZ4822 Technical DataTechnical Data Equipment Torque Specifications USA requirements Conformity CertificatesConformity Certificates Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Service JournalService Journal Delivery ServiceAfter the First 5-8 Hours Hour Service English-68 English-69 English-70 At Least Once Each Year English-72 English-73 110192Rir12/19/05