Poulan 193733 manual Position EZ Handles, Position Quick Handles, ALL Handles

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Operator

MOWING

presence

POSITION

control bar

 

 

LIFT

 

UP

LIFT

Upper

UP

handle

 

Handle

 

knob

 

Lower handle

3 POSITION “EZ” HANDLES

•Raise lower handle section to operating position and align hole in handle with one of three height positioning holes.

•Insert handle bolt through handle and bracket and secure with knob.

•Repeat for opposite side of handle.

Knob

Bolt

Handle adjustment bracket

3 POSITION “QUICK” HANDLES

•Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes.

Handle pin

SQUEEZE

Handle adjustment bracket

ALL HANDLES

•Raise upper handle section into place on lower handle, remove protective padding and tighten both handle knobs.

•Remove handle padding holding opera- tor presence control bar to upper handle.

•Your lawn mower handle can be ad- justed for your mowing comfort. Refer to “ADJUST HANDLE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear wheels on your lawn mower may not be adjusted to the same position as the front wheels. Before operating mower adjust all wheels to the same cutting height.

INSTALL REAR WHEELS (HIGH WHEEL MOWERS ONLY)

Some high wheel models require washers which will be provided in a parts bag. If provid- ed, install washers on the axle fi rst as shown.

•Install one (1) rear wheel on the axle of rear wheel adjuster.

•Install 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely.

•Repeat procedure for other rear wheel.

 

Axle

 

O-Ring

 

Washer

Flanged

Wheel

locknut

assembly

ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER (REAR DISCHARGE MOWERS ONLY)

IMPORTANT: If your model lawn mower is mulcher ready, the mulcher plate or plug must be removed before using mower as a bagger. To convert mower to bagging or discharging, see the Operation section in this manual.

Look at the different grass catcher illustra- tions that follow. Determine which type of grass catcher you have and follow the appropriate instructions.

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Contents SELF-PROPELLED Rotary Lawn Mower Safety Rules Table of ContentsIII. Children General ServiceIV. Safe Handling of Gasoline Do notUnfold Handle AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Lawn Mower Position EZ Handles Install Rear Wheels High Wheel Mowers onlyPosition Quick Handles ALL HandlesHandle Bracket Mounted Hinge Bracket MountedDoor Pivot PIN Mounted Door Slot MountedTo Prepare Battery Electric Start Models only Spark Plug BootTo Adjust Cutting Height HOW to USE Your Lawn MowerModels with Manual Adjust BOLT-ON Wheels OperationRear Discharge only Mowers For Mulching Mowers onlySide Discharge only Mowers Mulcher Plate TypeSide Discharging Mulcher Plug Type BCOMBI-CUT Mowers Rear BaggingOperator Presence Control BAR Grass Catcher Rear Bagging Models onlyDrive Control To Empty Grass CatcherDual Bail Drive Control Autowalk AdjustmentAutowalk Drive Control Front Wheel Drive Models onlyVARI-SPEED Drive Control VARI-SPEED Thumbscrew AdjustmentTo Stop Engine Before Starting EngineTo Start Engine Fill Engine with OILFor Mulching Mowers only Mulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsLubrication Chart MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEBlade Care Lawn MowerTires Drive CoverEngine CleaningTo Adjust Cutting Height Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Handle Position HandlesRear Deflector if Equipped To Remove / Replace Drive BeltFront Wheel Drive Models Models with GEARCASE-MOUNTED Belt Keeper and Debris Shield Rear Wheel Drive Models Models with Idler AssemblyGearcase pulley Drive Cover Spring Belt Throttle Control CarburetorEngine Speed Handle StorageOther Problem Cause CorrectionFuel System Engine OILPoor cut
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