Poulan 188781 owner manual Mulching Mowing Tips, Operation, MAX 1/3

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MULCHING MOWING TIPS

OPERATION

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biode- grade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades.

Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At this time the grass has dried, the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight.

For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades (See Fig. 11). For extremely heavy mulch- ing, reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly.

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FIG. 11

Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across (perpendicular) to the first cut path.

Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn.

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Contents LAWN TRACTOR MODELPD22H42STA IMPORTANT MANUALI. GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY RULESIV. SERVICE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERSWARNING In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making re- pairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Steering UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel SeatCHECK BATTERY See Fig ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORINSTALL SEAT See Fig CHECK DECK LEVELNESS INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See FigsTO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING CHECK TIRE PRESSUREOPERATION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height KNOW YOUR TRACTORSTOPPING See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig TO SET PARKING BRAKE See FigTO TRANSPORT See Figs. 5 and TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See FigTO OPERATE MOWER See Fig TO OPERATE ON HILLSADD GASOLINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINETOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVELPURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPSMAX 1/3 MULCHING MOWING TIPSBEFORE EACH USE MAINTENANCELUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSTIRES BATTERYTRACTOR BRAKE OPERATIONTRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID ENGINEV-BELTS TRANSAXLE COOLINGAIR FILTER See Fig CLEANINGCLEAN AIR SCREEN CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREASSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO INSTALL MOWER See FigTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGWITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See FigTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See FigFRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See Fig TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENTINTERLOCKS AND RELAYS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See FigREPLACING BATTERY See Fig TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULBTO ADJUST CARBURETOR TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See FigTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See FigENGINE OIL STORAGEOTHER FUEL SYSTEMHard to start TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSLoss of power Will not startengaged Battery will not chargeEngine continues to run with attachment clutchTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42STA SCHEMATIC2441 ELECTRICAL144927 CHASSIS chassiselite svpro7259 CHASSIS drive-fender.stlt29 DRIVEDRIVE steeringpl.lt47 STEERING ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42STA SEAT ASSEMBLY DECALS WHEELS AND TIRES25,8 4,10 112 ENGINEOPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs intek-twin39ENGINE 42deckman-t-path4 MOWER DECKMower Deck Assembly lift-rh.1pc.stlt10 MOWER LIFTMOWER LIFT LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONFOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS PARTS AND SERVICE