Poulan 425001 manual III. Children, IV. Towing, Safe Handling of Gasoline, General Service

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SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area.

Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children.

Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine.

Never allow children to operate the machine.

Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view of a child.

IV. TOWING

Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.

Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.

Never allow children or others in or on towed equip- ment.

On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.

Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.

V. SERVICE

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.

Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.

Use only approved gasoline container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine run- ning. Allow engine to cool before refueling.

Never fuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances.

Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling.

Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immedi- ately.

Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely.

GENERAL SERVICE

Never operate machine in a closed area.

Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel- soaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storing.

If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer's rec- ommended parts, when necessary.

Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.

Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

Never carry passengers.

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

Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine.

Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area.

Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children.

Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.

Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly.

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

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Contents Model PO16542LTSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationII. Slope Operation IV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Slope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat KeyUnpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery See Fig Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport Reverse Operation System ROSTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips Lubrication Chart MaintenanceBlade Removal See Fig TractorTransaxle Cooling BatteryEngine BeltsMuffler CleaningClean AIR Screen AIR FilterTo Remove Mower See Fig To Install Mower See FigFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorCylinders OtherFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when Stevens Creek Road Terry Fox Way Augusta, GA 30907 USA Outdoor Products Customer Service DeptHOP Canada contactService Notes Fold Along This Dotted Line Degree Slope Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Degrés Dentretien Notes Initiale d’achat date la de compter à jours 90 dix Dept Service Customer Products Outdoor Canada AuAutorisé Garantie cette de exclus sont normal l’entretien etCorrection Cause Problème Dépannage DE GuideRalenti Moteur EntreposageDES L’AMPOULE Remplacer Pour GAZ DES Commande a L DE Câble LE Régler PourRéglages ET Révision Carburateur LE Régler PourChan DE Levier DU Neutre AU Réglage Carrossage AVANT/ Roues DES ConvergenceTionrec -DI LA DE L’ALIGNEMENT Régler Pour 19 .FigTransmission DE Mentnetraî Fig la Voir’EN Courroie LA Remplacer Pour Tondeuse DE Lame DE MentnetraîSedeuton DE Boîtier LE Niveau DE Mettre PourTondeuse LA Enlever Pour Tondeuse LA Installer PourReglages ET Revision TracteurEntretien 10 .FIG Transmission LA DE RefroidissementLubrification Trapézoïdales CourroiesEN Fonctionnement DE Système ET Fig la Voir Lame LA EnleverUtilisation Chaque Avant Recommandations LESGénérales Lubrification DE TableauUtilisation Tonte DE ConseilsUtilisé resoiceslac à et terrain au convient qui vitesse Moteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE Vérifier Moteur LE Démarrer DE AvantMoteur LE Démarrer Pour ’ESSENCE Réservoir LE RemplirPentes LES Dans Utiliser Pour Accessoires AutresET Charrettes DES Remorquer Pour Tracteur LE Transporter PourReculer Pour ET Avancer Pour GAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser PourT O S I L I T U Teurtrac02829 Moteur Montage Fig la Voir Batterie LA Vérifier Desmancom DESPAL LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer Pour Toncar DU Tracteur LE Sortir PourPour Exigés Outils LES Palette LASiège Direction de Volant Montar SIN PiezasPente-Guide ClésSommaire Client DU ResponsabilitésProduit DE Spécifications Général Entretien EntretienRemorquage EnfantsTracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour Conseils PentesLES Dans Fonctionnement Général FonctionnementImportant Manuel