Poulan 172787 manual Maintenance, General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication

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MAINTENANCE

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to op- erator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must main- tain mower as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. All adjustments in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

•Once a year, replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter element, and check blade for wear. A new spark plug and clean/new air filter element assures proper air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer.

•Follow the Maintenance Schedule in this manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level.

•Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life

LUBRICATION CHART

➀ Wheel adjuster (on each wheel)

➁ Engine oil

➀ Side dis- charge mower guard hinge rod

➀ Rear dis- charge mower rear door hinge rod

➀ Handle bracket mounting pins

➀ Spray lubricant

➁ See “ENGINE” in Maintenance section.

of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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Contents SELF-PROPELLED 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 Single Point Wheel Height AdjustersFor Mulching Mowers only Side Discharge only Mowers Mulcher Plate TypeMulcher Plug Type a Rear Bagging Mulcher Plug Type BCOMBI-CUT Mowers Side DischargingMULTI-CUT Mowers Drive Control Grass Catcher Rear Bagging Models onlyOperator Presence Control BAR VARI-SPEED Drive Control Autowalk AdjustmentTo Operate Drive System Autowalk Drive ControlTo Stop Engine Before Starting EngineTo Start Engine Fill Engine with OILMowing Tips Mulching Mowing Tips Mulching Mowers onlyGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USEBlade Care Lawn MowerTires Drive CoverEngine To Adjust Cutting Height Service and AdjustmentsCleaning To Adjust HandleAdjustable Handles Euro AdjustmentEZ Adjustment Position Euro or EZFront Wheel Belt Drive To Remove / Replace Drive BeltFront Wheel Gear Drive Auto Walk or VARI-SPEED onlyRear Wheel Gear Drive CarburetorEngine Speed StorageHandle Throttle ControlFuel System Battery if EquippedOther Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Does not startLoss of drive
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