Poulan 417920 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 ex- treme 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 running. 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 con- tainers 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 pos- sible, 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 im- mediately.

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 equip- ment 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 recommended parts, when necessary.

Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear

Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before op- erating. 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 backing.

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 417920 11.02.07 BM ModelSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationII. Slope Operation IV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Unpack Carton To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Mower and Drive Belt Roll tractor forward off skidTighten securely Pivot bar towards you and insert other end of bar First Install ANTI-SWAY BAR SCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Reverse Operation System ROS on Position Know Your TractorStopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo Operate Mower To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To USE Cruise Control -J See FigTo Transport See Figs Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterReverse Operation System ROS To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips Before Each USE Lubrication ChartTires BatteryTractor Brake OperationEngine Spark Plugs CleaningEngine OIL Filter MufflerTo Level Mower To Install MowerTractor See Fig To Remove MowerPrecision SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Check BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorCylinders OtherFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsMower blades will not Limited Warranty Fold Along This Dotted Line Degree Slope Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXService Notes Service Notes Parts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Dentretien Notes Dentretien Notes Pliez EST Degrés Suivant LESAcheté l’avez vous qui chez autorisé concessionnaire Limitée GarantieCorrection Cause Problème Dépannage DE GuideLame de mandrin le Remplacez Tordu est lame de mandrin Un Entreposage Carburateur LE Régler Pour DU Commande LA Régler PourGAZ DES Commande Reglages ET RevisionFig la Voir Tionsraparé LES Pour Roues LES Enlever Pour AvantRoue LA DE PINCEMENT/CARROSSAGE Freins LES Vérifier Pour Courroie Acer Rempl PourLA DE Lame LA DE D’ENTRAÎNEMENT ’ENTRAÎNEMENTAVANT/ARRIÈRE Ajustement Tondeuse LA Enlever Pour Tondeuse LA Installer PourFig la Voir Tondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster PourMoteur DE D’HUILE Filtre Ligne EN Installe Dessence FiltreEntretien ’ALLUMAGE BougieSionmistrans LA DE Moteur Fluide AIR À Filtre’AIR Tamis LE Nettoyer LubrificationFig la Voir Lame LA Enlever Lames DES EntretienEN Fonctionnement DE Système ET Généra Recommandations LES Lubrification DE TableauUtilisation Chaque Avant Utilisation Transmission LA Purger22 .FIG Quetima Moteur LE Démarrer Pour’ESSENCE Réservoir LE Remplir Moteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE Vérifier’ENTRETIEN/HOROMÈTRE Indicateur 21 et 13 .Fig les VoirMAR EN Fonctionnement DE Système Système DU Caractéristiques Fig la Voir J- Vitess DE Régulateur LE Utiliser CommentTondeuse LA Utiliser Pour Jauge DE Roues LES Régler PourReculer Pour ET Avancer Pour GAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser PourFig la Voir Mentne Tionsta DE Frein LE Engager Pour13 .FIG ’EMBRAYAGE NI DE EST Tondeuse LA SI Vérifier MontageDe avant l’avant vers pointent a tondeuse la de latéraux ROULIS-ANTI Barre LA D’ABORD Installez10 .FIG LA DE Latéraux Suspension DE Bras LES FixezPAL LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer Pour PA LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer PourToncar DU Tracteur LE Sortir Pour Montées NON PiécesRéglages ET Révision Produit DE Spécifications SommaireGarantie ’ENTRETIEN Guide Utilisation’ESSENCE DE Sûre Manipulation Général EntretienTracteurs des sécurité toute En l’utilisation pour ConseilsTES Tracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour ConseilsMentsegneusoi vous-Lavez .tionducprore la de troubles AUX Imprimé BM 07.02.11Avertissement

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