Poulan PR600Y22SHP, 961220014 manual Maintenance, General Recommendations, For Mulching Mowers only

MAINTENANCE

BEFORE	AFTER	EVERY	EVERY	EVERY	BEFORE
EACH	EACH	10	25 HOURS	100
					STORAGE
USE	USE	HOURS	OR SEASON	HOURS

Check for Loose Fasteners

Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher *

Check Tires

Check Drive Wheels ***

Clean Lawn Mower ****

Clean under Drive Cover ***

Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***

Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade

Lubrication

Clean and Recharge Battery **

Check Engine Oil level

Change Engine Oil

Clean Air Filter

Inspect Muffler

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer

* (if so equipped)	1 - Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures.
** Electric-Start mowers	2	- Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
	3	- Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
*** Power-Propelled mowers
	4	- Charge 48 hours at end of season.
**** Use a scraper
	5 - And after each 5 hours of use.
to clean under deck

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS	LUBRICATION CHART
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to op-	➀ Wheel
erator abuse or negligence. To receive full
	adjuster (on
value from the warranty, operator must main-
	each wheel)
tain mower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.	➁ Engine oil
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual should be	➀ Side dis-
checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug,	charge mower
clean or replace air filter element, and	guard hinge rod
check blade for wear. A new spark plug
and clean/new air filter element assures	➀ Rear dis-
proper air-fuel mixture and helps your
engine run better and last longer.	charge mower
• Follow the Maintenance Schedule in this	rear door
manual.	hinge rod

BEFORE EACH USE	➀ Handle bracket mounting pins
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.	➀ Spray lubricant
LUBRICATION	➁ See “ENGINE” in Maintenance section.
Keep unit well lubricated	attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life
(See “LUBRICATION CHART”).
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic	of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel
	they must be lubricated, use only a dry,
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will	powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY MULCHER PLUG BUILT INTO REAR DOOR

Most mulching mowers are shipped ready to be used as a mulcher.

“REAR DISCHARGE ONLY” MOWERS

Some models have a seperate mulcher plug, other models have the mulcher plug built into the rear door. To convert to bag- ging or discharging, the plate or plug (if so equipped) must be removed from the discharge opening of the lawn mower.

• Open rear door and remove mulcher plate or plug (if so equipped). Store mulcher plate or plug in a safe place.

•You can now install grass catcher or optional clipping deflector accessory.

•To return to mulching operation, install mulcher plate or plug into discharge opening of mower.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plate/plug in place or ap- proved clipping deflector or grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.

	“SIDE DISCHARGE ONLY” MOWERS
MULCHER "PLATE"	MULCHER PLATE TYPE
	To convert to bagging or discharging,
	mulcher plate must be removed from un-
	derside of lawn mower.
	• Remove the four (4) screws and lock nuts
		securing the mulcher plate to the mower.
	•	Store mulcher plate and hardware in a
		safe place.
	•	Mower can now be used for side
		discharging or optional grass catcher
		accessory can be attached.
	• To return to mulching operation, simply
Slots		reinstall mulcher plate and tighten hard-
		ware securely.

Mulcher	Screw and
	lock nut
plate tabs
MULCHER "PLUG"

	Mulcher plate
Mulcher plug	9