Poulan 172787 manual Spark Plug Boot, To Prepare Battery Electric Start Models only

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SPARK PLUG BOOT

On some models a spark plug boot is packed loose in the parts bag. If your model has the boot, install on spark plug wire and reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

Spark plug

Boot

IMPORTANT: The engine alternator will not charge a discharged battery.

ALL UNITS:

At the end of the mowing season the battery should be charged for 48 hours to protect the battery during winter storage.

CAUTION: Always disconnect the engine connector (male) from the battery connector (female) to prevent accidental starting when transporting or storing your lawn mower after the season.

HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH

Engine

Harness

connector

connector

(male)

(female)

TO PREPARE BATTERY (ELECTRIC START MODELS ONLY)

NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower.

UNITS WITH HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH ONLY:

Connect battery charger connector (male) to harness connector (female).

UNITS WITH DECK-MOUNTED BATTERY or TRIMPLATE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH:

Disconnect engine connector (male) from battery connector (female).

Connect battery charger connector (male) to battery connector (female).

Battery charger

Charger connector (male)

DECK-MOUNTED BATTERY

Engine

connector

(Male)

ALL UNITS:

Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C. outlet.

Leave battery charger connected for 24 hours before starting your engine for the first time.

UNITS WITH HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH ONLY:

After charging, disconnect harness connector (female) from battery charger connector (male).

Connect your battery charger to charge battery after each use.

IMPORTANT: The engine will not recharge your battery.

UNITS WITH DECK-MOUNTED BATTERY or TRIMPLATE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH:

After charging, connect engine connector (male) to battery connector (female).

Your engine has an integral alternator for partial charging. Connect your battery charger to charge battery as required.

 

 

 

Battery

 

 

 

charger

 

 

 

Battery

 

 

 

charger

 

 

 

connector

Battery connector (Female)

(Male)

 

TRIMPLATE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH

Charger connector

Battery connector

(male)

(female)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine

8 connector (male) Battery charger

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Contents SELF-PROPELLED Rotary Lawn Mower Table of Contents Safety RulesIV. Service II. Slope OperationIII. Children Do notUnfold Handle AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Lawn Mower Install Rear Wheels High Wheel Mowers only Assemble Grass Catcher Rear Discharge Mowers only Fabric TOP Grass CatchersTo Attach Hard TOP Catcher Hard TOP Grass CatcherAssemble Frame and BAG Spark Plug Boot To Prepare Battery Electric Start Models onlyHOW to USE Your Lawn Mower OperationEngine Speed Control Models with Engine Mounted Speed ControlFor Mulching Mowers only To Adjust Cutting HeightModels with Single Point Wheel Height Adjusters Mulcher Plug Type a Side Discharge only MowersMulcher Plate Type Mulcher Plug Type B COMBI-CUT MowersRear Bagging Side DischargingMULTI-CUT Mowers Operator Presence Control BAR Drive ControlGrass Catcher Rear Bagging Models only Autowalk Adjustment To Operate Drive SystemVARI-SPEED Drive Control Autowalk Drive ControlBefore Starting Engine To Start EngineTo Stop Engine Fill Engine with OILMowing Tips Mulching Mowing Tips Mulching Mowers onlyMaintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USELawn Mower TiresBlade Care Drive CoverEngine Service and Adjustments CleaningTo Adjust Cutting Height To Adjust HandleEuro Adjustment EZ AdjustmentAdjustable Handles Position Euro or EZTo Remove / Replace Drive Belt Front Wheel Gear DriveFront Wheel Belt Drive Auto Walk or VARI-SPEED onlyRear Wheel Gear Drive CarburetorStorage HandleEngine Speed Throttle ControlBattery if Equipped OtherFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Does not startLoss of drive