Poulan 193733 manual Operation, HOW to USE Your Lawn Mower, To Adjust Cutting Height

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OPERATION

The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

MODELS WITH REMOTE THROTTLE Engine speed is controlled by the throttle control located on the upper handle.

•Move lever forward to FAST engine speed for starting and better bagging.

•Move lever backward for SLOW engine speed.

•Some models have engines equipped with a choke feature. Move the lever all the way forward to the CHOKE position when starting a cold engine.

SLOW

FAST

CHOKE (START)

Remote throttle control

MODELS WITH FIXED SPEED ENGINES Engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Engine speed is not adjustable.

•Reinstall wheel components in the same order as they were before removal. Tighten securely.

•Make sure all wheels are at same height.

Flat washer

Wheel

Bolt

3/8-16 Spacer Locknut

MODELS WITH “QUICK ADJUST” WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTERS 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.

•Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut.

•Adjust cutting height to suit your require- ments. Medium position is best for most lawns.

•To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements. Be sure all wheels are in the same setting.

NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9- position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

Adjust cutting height to suit your require- ments. Medium position is best for most lawns. Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut.

MODELS WITH MANUAL ADJUST BOLT-ON WHEELS

•Remove wheel, bolt, and hardware and reassemble in desired adjustment hole.

LEVER BACKWARD

Plate tab

TO LOWER MOWER

 

LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever

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Contents SELF-PROPELLED Rotary Lawn Mower Table of Contents Safety RulesGeneral Service III. ChildrenIV. Safe Handling of Gasoline Do notUnfold Handle AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Lawn Mower Install Rear Wheels High Wheel Mowers only Position EZ HandlesPosition Quick Handles ALL HandlesHinge Bracket Mounted Handle Bracket MountedDoor Pivot PIN Mounted Door Slot MountedSpark Plug Boot To Prepare Battery Electric Start Models onlyHOW to USE Your Lawn Mower To Adjust Cutting HeightModels with Manual Adjust BOLT-ON Wheels OperationFor Mulching Mowers only Rear Discharge only MowersSide Discharge only Mowers Mulcher Plate TypeMulcher Plug Type B Side DischargingCOMBI-CUT Mowers Rear BaggingGrass Catcher Rear Bagging Models only Operator Presence Control BARDrive Control To Empty Grass CatcherAutowalk Adjustment Dual Bail Drive ControlAutowalk Drive Control Front Wheel Drive Models onlyVARI-SPEED Thumbscrew Adjustment VARI-SPEED Drive ControlBefore Starting Engine To Stop EngineTo Start Engine Fill Engine with OILMowing Tips For Mulching Mowers only Mulching Mowing TipsMaintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USELawn Mower Blade CareTires Drive CoverCleaning EngineService and Adjustments To Adjust Cutting HeightTo Adjust Handle Position HandlesRear Deflector if Equipped To Remove / Replace Drive BeltFront Wheel Drive Models Models with GEARCASE-MOUNTED Belt Keeper and Debris Shield Models with Idler Assembly Rear Wheel Drive ModelsGearcase pulley Drive Cover Spring Belt Throttle Control CarburetorEngine Speed Storage HandleProblem Cause Correction OtherFuel System Engine OILPoor cut
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