Poulan 968999302 manual Safety Instructions, General Operation

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Instructions

These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.

WARNING!

This symbol means that important safety instructions need to be emphasized. It concerns your safety.

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

General Operation

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting.

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.

Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blades.

Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

Never carry passengers. The machine is only intended for use by one person.

Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the blades when crossing gravel surfaces.

Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and working

Slow down before turning.

Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting.

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Read the operator’s manual before starting the machine

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Clear the area of objects before mowing

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Never take passengers

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Contents Pro 900 ZX Page OPERATOR’S Manual Rider Series ContentsEnglish-2 Introduction IntroductionManufacturing Number Good ServiceSymbols and Decals Symbols and DecalsXxxx xxxxxx Objects Engine is Running Moving sharp blades under cover Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsGeneral Operation English-8 Slope Operation Personal Safety EquipmentChildren Maintenance General Maintenance Risk of sparking Important Information TransportCustomer responsibilities Controls ControlsControl Locations Tracking Motion Control LeversFuses Seat adjustment knobsBy pass linkages Refueling Blade switchIgnition Switch Choke ControlThrottle Control Hour Meter Parking BrakeMachine must be stopped before activating the parking brake Cutting height pedal AccessoriesOperation OperationTraining 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 MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule = Described in this manual  = Not described in this manual To clean battery and terminals BatteryReplacing battery Always use protective glasses when handling the batteryIgnition System Checking the Safety System Checking and Adjusting the Throttle Cable Checking and Adjusting the Choke CableChecking the Engines Cooling Air Intake Briggs and Stratton engine Replacing the Air FilterReplacing the Fuel Filter Faulty adjustment can cause an accidentChecking Tire Pressures Checking the Parking BrakeDeck belt Checking the V-beltsDeck belt installation EZT belt To replace EZT E-Series Zeroturn Transaxle beltEZT belt removal Check the blades Checking the BladesAdjusting the Mower Deck To level deck Side-to-side adjustmentFront-to-back adjustment To adjust anti-scalp rollers Use protective glasses when cleaning and washing Cleaning and WashingCaster Wheels HardwareLubrication LubricationLubrication Schedule Lubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication Schedule Lubricating the CablesCaster wheels Engine Oil Briggs & Stratton Changing the Engine OilOil drain valve Changing the Oil Filter Checking the oil levelTransmission Trouble Shooting Guide Trouble Shooting GuideProblem Cause Wrong fuel type English-58 Storage ServiceStorage Winter StorageWiring diagram Wiring DiagramsTechnical Data Technical DataZ4822 Equipment Torque Specifications Conformity Certificates Conformity CertificatesUSA requirements Service Journal Service JournalDelivery Service Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, signAfter 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