Poulan Pro 900 ZX manual Oil drain valve

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LUBRICATION

1.Place the machine on a flat surface.

2.Remove the yellow cap and fit a hose to the drain valve.

3.Place a container under the engine where the hose from the oil drain valve exits.

4.Remove the dipstick and open the drain valve by turning and pulling out the black sleeve.

5.Allow the oil to run out into the container.

6.Then close the oil drain valve.

7.Remove hose and install the yellow cap. The cap must be installed to stop flow if the valve is opened by mistake.

8.Replace the oil filter if necessary.

9.Fill with new engine oil in accordance with Checking the Oil Level.

10.Start the engine. Run it for a few seconds. Stop and re-check the oil level.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Used engine oil is a health hazard and must not be disposed of on the ground or in nature; it should always be disposed of at a workshop or appropriate disposal location.

Avoid skin contact; wash with soap and water in case of spills.

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Contents Pro 900 ZX Page OPERATOR’S Manual Rider Series ContentsEnglish-2 Introduction IntroductionManufacturing Number Good ServiceSymbols and Decals Symbols and DecalsXxxx xxxxxx Objects Engine is Running Moving sharp blades under cover Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsGeneral Operation English-8 Slope Operation Personal Safety EquipmentChildren Maintenance General Maintenance Risk of sparking Important Information TransportCustomer responsibilities Controls ControlsControl Locations Tracking Motion Control LeversFuses Seat adjustment knobsBy pass linkages Refueling Blade switchChoke Control Ignition SwitchThrottle Control Parking Brake Hour MeterMachine must be stopped before activating the parking brake Cutting height pedal AccessoriesOperation OperationTraining 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 MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule = Described in this manual  = Not described in this manual Always use protective glasses when handling the battery BatteryTo clean battery and terminals Replacing batteryIgnition System Checking the Safety System Checking and Adjusting the Choke Cable Checking and Adjusting the Throttle CableChecking the Engines Cooling Air Intake Briggs and Stratton engine Replacing the Air FilterChecking the Parking Brake Faulty adjustment can cause an accidentReplacing the Fuel Filter Checking Tire PressuresDeck belt Checking the V-beltsDeck belt installation To replace EZT E-Series Zeroturn Transaxle belt EZT beltEZT belt removal Check the blades Checking the BladesAdjusting the Mower Deck To level deck Side-to-side adjustmentFront-to-back adjustment To adjust anti-scalp rollers Hardware Cleaning and WashingUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing Caster WheelsLubrication LubricationLubrication Schedule Engine Oil Briggs & Stratton Changing the Engine Oil Lubricating the CablesLubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication Schedule Caster wheelsOil drain valve Changing the Oil Filter Checking the oil levelTransmission Trouble Shooting Guide Trouble Shooting GuideProblem Cause Wrong fuel type English-58 Winter Storage ServiceStorage StorageWiring diagram Wiring DiagramsTechnical Data Technical DataZ4822 Equipment Torque Specifications Conformity Certificates Conformity CertificatesUSA requirements Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Service JournalService Journal Delivery ServiceAfter 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