Poulan 180265 owner manual To SET UP Your Mower for Mulching, Install Mulcher Plate See Fig

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ASSEMBLY

I M P O R T A N T : F O R S H I P P I N G P U R P O S E S , T H E MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THAT CAME PACKED SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON.

YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE BEST BLADES FOR BAGGING AND DISCHARGING. TO USE YOUR MOWER WITH THE HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES THE MULCHER PLATE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE MOWER (SEE FIG. 4).

TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING

•Remove high performance blades and install mulcher blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the Maintenance section of this manual).

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 4)

NOTE: If you installed the mulching blades you will need to install the mulcher plate.

•Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.

•Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown.

•Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.

•Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.

CAUTION:Donotremovedeflectorshield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

NOTE: The mulcher blades will discharge and bag grass, but for best bagging and discharging install the high performance blades.

•Remove mulcher plate and mulcher blades and install high performance blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the Maintenance section of this manual).

.• Store mulcher blades and mulcher plate in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory.

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

MULCHER

PLATE

LATCH

HOOKS

FIG. 4

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Contents PR20PH42STA Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelSeat KeysAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig To Convert to Bagging or Discharging To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingInstall Mulcher Plate See Fig Check Tire Pressure Check Mower LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemBattery Reverse Forward Fast OperationKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMulching Mowing Tips Purge TransmissionMowing Tips Service Dates Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsBlade Care Battery TractorBrake Operation TiresEngine Cleaning MufflerSpark Plugs Engine OIL FilterTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig Belt Removal To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Attach Jumper CablesTo Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Adjust Carburetor Storage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionOFF Schematic Ignition SwitchWiring Insulated Clips PTO Switch Tractor Model Number PR20PH42STAElectrical KEY Part Description 175688Chassis and Enclosures Bracket Fender Repair Parts DriveTransaxle Order parts from Steering Assembly 175118 Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 Unc 175553 Clip KEY Part NO. NO. Description EngineOptional Equipment Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift Mower Deck Bar Adjusting Gauge Wheel Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service