Poulan 172782 manual Service and Adjustments, Cleaning

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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.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

•Release operator presence control bar.

•Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.

•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.

LAWN MOWER

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

See “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST HANDLE

2 POSITION HANDLES

The handle can be mounted in a high or low position. The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for raising or lowering the handle.

•Remove upper handle and all parts at- tached to lower handle.

•Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin.

•Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins.

•Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle.

•Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket.

•Reassemble hairpin cotters onto mount- ing pins.

•Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle.

Off- center hole

LOW POSITION

HIGH POSITION

TURN LOWER

HANDLE OVER

TO ADJUST HEIGHT

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Contents Deluxe Push Rotary Lawn Mower Table of Contents Safety RulesIII. Children IV. ServiceII. Slope Operation Do notAssembly HOW to SET UP Your Lawn MowerUnfold Handle Install Rear Wheels High Wheel Mowers only Assemble Grass Catcher Rear Discharge Mowers only Fabric TOP Grass CatchersHard TOP Grass Catcher Assemble Frame and BAGTo Attach Hard TOP Catcher Spark Plug Boot To Prepare Battery Electric Start Models onlyEngine Speed Control HOW to USE Your Lawn MowerOperation Models with Engine Mounted Speed ControlTo Adjust Cutting Height Models with Manual Adjust BOLT-ON WheelsFor Mulching Mowers only Side Discharge only Mowers Mulcher Plate TypeMulcher Plug Type a Rear Bagging Mulcher Plug Type BCOMBI-CUT Mowers Side DischargingGrass Catcher Rear Bagging Models only Operator Presence Control BARTo Empty Grass Catcher To Stop Engine Before Starting EngineTo Start Engine Fill Engine with OILMowing Tips For Mulching Mowers only Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USELawn Mower EngineService and Adjustments CleaningAdjustable Handles Euro AdjustmentEZ Adjustment Position Euro or EZCarburetor StorageHandle Engine SpeedFuel System Battery if EquippedOther Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Does not startPoor cut

172782 specifications

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