Poulan Pro 900 ZX manual English-8

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard.

Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light.

Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.

Always wear eye protection when operating machine.

Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.

Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights.

Anyone who operates this machine must first read and understand this Operation Manual. Local laws may regulate the age of the user.

Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris build-up which can touch hot exhaust / engine part and burn. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build-up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine. Allow machine to cool before storage.

WARNING!

Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals considered to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive system damage. The engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is a odorless, colorless, poisonous gas. Do not use the machine in enclosed spaces.

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Contents Pro 900 ZX Page Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Rider SeriesEnglish-2 Introduction IntroductionGood Service Manufacturing NumberSymbols and Decals Symbols and DecalsXxxx xxxxxx Objects Engine is Running Moving sharp blades under cover Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsGeneral Operation English-8 Personal Safety Equipment Slope OperationChildren Maintenance General Maintenance Risk of sparking Transport Important InformationCustomer responsibilities Controls ControlsControl Locations Motion Control Levers TrackingSeat adjustment knobs FusesBy pass linkages Blade switch RefuelingChoke Control Ignition SwitchThrottle Control Parking Brake Hour MeterMachine must be stopped before activating the parking brake Accessories Cutting height pedalOperation OperationTraining Before Starting Starting the EngineDepress the control for disengaging the mower deck Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position To start an engine with a weak battery To remove cables, reverse orderRunning Operating on hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Moving by Hand Maintenance MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule = Described in this manual  = Not described in this manual Replacing battery BatteryTo clean battery and terminals Always use protective glasses when handling the batteryIgnition System Checking the Safety System Checking and Adjusting the Choke Cable Checking and Adjusting the Throttle CableChecking the Engines Cooling Air Intake Replacing the Air Filter Briggs and Stratton engineChecking Tire Pressures Faulty adjustment can cause an accidentReplacing the Fuel Filter Checking the Parking BrakeChecking the V-belts Deck beltDeck belt installation To replace EZT E-Series Zeroturn Transaxle belt EZT beltEZT belt removal Checking the Blades Check the bladesAdjusting the Mower Deck Side-to-side adjustment To level deckFront-to-back adjustment To adjust anti-scalp rollers Caster Wheels Cleaning and WashingUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing HardwareLubrication LubricationLubrication Schedule Caster wheels Lubricating the CablesLubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication Schedule Engine Oil Briggs & Stratton Changing the Engine OilOil drain valve Checking the oil level Changing the Oil FilterTransmission Trouble Shooting Guide Trouble Shooting GuideProblem Cause Wrong fuel type English-58 Storage ServiceStorage Winter StorageWiring Diagrams Wiring diagramTechnical Data Technical DataZ4822 Equipment Torque Specifications Conformity Certificates Conformity CertificatesUSA requirements Delivery Service Service JournalService Journal Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, signAfter the First 5-8 Hours Hour Service English-68 English-69 English-70 At Least Once Each Year English-72 English-73 110192Rir12/19/05