Cleaning, Operator Presence Control BAR | Poulan PR600Y21RP instruction

DRIVE WHEELS

Check drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move freely.

The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings, etc. are in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free drive wheels.

If necessary to clean the drive wheels, check both drive wheels.

•If after cleaning, the drive wheels do not turn freely, contact your nearest autho- rized service center.

GEAR CASE

•To keep your drive system working properly, the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build-up. Clean under the drive cover twice a season.

•The gear case is ﬁlled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case.

GEAR CASE WITH METAL HOUSING:

•If lubricant is required, use only Texaco Starplex Premium 1 Grease, Part No. 750369. Do not substitute.

GEAR CASE WITH PLASTIC HOUSING:

•If lubricant is required, use only ELF Multis EP00. Do not substitute.

ENGINE

Read the maintenance section of your engine manual.

LUBRICATION

Change the oil after the ﬁrst two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Refer to engine manual.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (SEE ENGINE MANUAL)

•Be sure lawn mower is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

•For engines without dipstick, remove bottom oil drain plug.

•For engines with oil ﬁll cap/dipstick, remove bottom drain plug or remove en- gine oil cap and turn mower on its side.

•After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.

•Reﬁll engine with oil. Pour slowly. Do not overﬁll.

•Fill to top of slot inside of ﬁller hole or to “FULL” line on dipstick on models so equipped. Keep oil at proper level.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air ﬁlter. Clean the element after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Replace the air ﬁlter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs ﬁrst. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See the maintenance section of your engine manual.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded mufﬂer as it could create a ﬁre hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs ﬁrst. Set spark plug gap according to engine manual speciﬁcations.

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of grass build-up and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use.

•Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove buildup of grass and trash.

•Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.

•Keep ﬁnished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your lawn mower unless the electrical system, mufﬂer, air ﬁlter, and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can shorten engine life.

GRASS CATCHER (IF SO EQUIPPED) Grass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used.

CAUTION: Under normal usage, the

catcher material is subject to deterioration and wear and should therefore be checked to ensure compliance with original manufacturer speciﬁcations.

SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR “COMBI-CUT” LAWN MOWER

FOR MULCHING -

•Rear mulcher plate installed and rear door closed.

•Mulcher door closed.

FOR REAR BAGGING -

•Rear mulcher plate removed.

•Grass catcher installed.

•Mulcher door closed.

FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -

•Rear mulcher plate installed and rear door closed.

•Discharge deﬂector installed.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without rear mulcher plate or plug in place or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.

GRASS CATCHER

(REAR BAGGING MODELS ONLY)

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

•Simply open rear door and lift grass catcher up and away from mower.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying. It will cause unnecessary wear. CAUTION: Under normal usage, the catcher material is subject to deterioration and wear and should, therefore, be checked frequently for replacement. Any replacement catcher should be checked to ensure compliance with original manufacturer's speciﬁ cations.

CAUTION: Do not run lawn mower without the rear door, approved grass catcher or clipping deﬂector in place.

Never attempt to operate mower with the rear door removed or propped open.

OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR

Your lawn mower is equipped with an op- erator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle in order to start and operate the lawn mower.

CAUTION: Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade turns when the engine is running.

DRIVE CONTROL

“STANDARD DRIVE” CONTROL

•Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then releasing the lever.

•Forward motion will stop when the op- erator presence control bar is released. To stop forward motion without stopping engine, release the operator presence control bar slightly until the drive control disengages. Hold operator presence control bar down against handle to con- tinue mowing without self-propelling.

•To keep drive control engaged when turning corners, push down on handle and lift front wheels off ground while turning lawn mower.

Drive control

TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL

Operator presence control bar

DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED