Poulan Pro 925 ZX, Pro 950 ZX manual Checking the Engines Cooling Air Intake

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Checking the Engine's Cooling Air Intake

Check that the engine’s cooling air intake is free from leaves, grass, and dirt.

If the cooling air intake is clogged, engine cooling deteriorates, which can lead to engine damage.

WARNING!

The cooling air intake rotates when the engine is running. Mind your fingers.

Checking and Adjusting the Throttle Cable

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Check and clean the cooling air intake

Check that the engine responds to throttle

 

increases and that a good engine speed is

 

attained at full throttle.

 

If doubts arise, contact the service workshop.

 

If adjustments are necessary, they can be

 

made as follows for the lower cable:

 

1. Loosen the clamping screw for the

 

cable’s outer casing and move the

 

throttle to the full throttle position (no

 

choke).

 

2. Check that the throttle cable is mounted

 

in the correct hole in the lever, see

 

illustration.

 

3. Push the throttle cable’s outer casing

 

until choke start position, see illustration,

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and tighten the clamping screw.

Adjusting the throttle cable

Checking and Adjusting the Choke

Cable

If the engine produces black smoke or is difficult to start, this can be because the choke cable is incorrectly adjusted (upper cable). If doubts arise, contact the service workshop. If adjustments are necessary, they can be made as follows.

1. Loosen the clamping screw for the cable’s outer casing and push the choke control fully in.

2.Check that the choke cable is mounted in

the upper lever, see illustration. Push the

 

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choke cable’s outer casing as far to the

Choke start position

left as possible and tighten the clamping

 

screw.

 

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Contents Pro 925 ZX Pro 950 ZX Page OPERATOR’S Manual Rider Series ContentsEnglish-2 Introduction IntroductionManufacturing Number Good ServiceXxxx xxxxxx Symbols and DecalsSymbols and Decals Objects Engine is Running Moving sharp blades under cover General Operation Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions English-8 Slope Operation Personal Safety EquipmentChildren Maintenance General Maintenance Risk of sparking Important Information TransportCustomer responsibilities Control Locations ControlsControls Tracking Motion Control LeversFuses Seat adjustment knobsBy pass linkages Refueling Blade switchThrottle Control Ignition SwitchChoke Control Machine must be stopped before activating the parking brake Hour MeterParking Brake Cutting height pedal AccessoriesTraining OperationOperation Starting the Engine Before StartingDepress the control for disengaging the mower deck Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position To remove cables, reverse order To start an engine with a weak batteryRunning Operating on hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Moving by Hand Maintenance Schedule MaintenanceMaintenance = Described in this manual  = Not described in this manual To clean battery and terminals BatteryReplacing battery Always use protective glasses when handling the batteryIgnition System Checking the Safety System Checking the Engines Cooling Air Intake Checking and Adjusting the Throttle CableChecking and Adjusting the Choke Cable Briggs and Stratton engine Replacing the Air FilterChecking the Parking Brake Replacing the Fuel FilterChecking Tire Pressures Deck belt Checking the V-beltsDeck belt installation EZT belt removal EZT beltCheck the blades Checking the BladesAdjusting the Mower Deck To level deck Side-to-side adjustmentFront-to-back adjustment To adjust anti-scalp rollers Use protective glasses when cleaning and washing Cleaning and WashingCaster Wheels HardwareLubrication Schedule LubricationLubrication Lubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication Schedule Lubricating the CablesCaster wheels Engine Oil Briggs & Stratton Changing the Engine OilOil drain valve Changing the Oil Filter Checking the oil levelTransmission Problem Cause Trouble Shooting GuideTrouble Shooting Guide Wrong fuel type English-58 Storage ServiceStorage Winter StorageWiring diagram Wiring Diagrams925ZX 950ZX Technical DataTechnical Data Equipment Torque Specifications Torque Specifications HEX Head CAP Screws USA requirements Conformity CertificatesConformity Certificates Service Journal Service JournalDelivery Service Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, signAfter the First 5-8 Hours Hour Service English-69 English-70 English-71 At Least Once Each Year English-73 English-74 English-75 Page Page 113920Rir07/11/06