Poulan 172787 manual Operation, HOW to USE Your Lawn Mower, Engine Speed Control

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OPERATION

The operation of any lawn

mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the

eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always

wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recom- mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

MODELS WITH REMOTE THROTTLE Engine speed is controlled by the throttle control located on the upper handle.

Move lever forward to FAST engine speed for starting and better bagging.

Move lever backward for SLOW engine speed.

Some models have engines equipped with a choke feature. Move the lever all the way forward to the CHOKE position when starting a cold engine.

SLOW

FAST

CHOKE (START)

Remote throttle control

BRIGGS & STRATTON CLASSIC or SPRINT

ENGINE MOUNTED SPEED CONTROL

Spark plug

 

Engine

 

speed

Primer (if equipped)

control lever

BRIGGS & STRATTON QUANTUM

ENGINE MOUNTED SPEED CONTROL

Engine speed control lever

Primer (if equipped)

TECUMSEH

ENGINE MOUNTED SPEED CONTROL

Engine speed control lever

MODELS WITH ENGINE MOUNTED SPEED CONTROL

The engine speed is controlled by a lever located at the carburetor on the engine. HIGH or FAST position is for starting engine, normal cutting and better grass bagging. LOW or SLOW position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel economy.

Primer (if equipped)

MODELS WITH FIXED SPEED ENGINES Engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Engine speed is not adjustable.

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Contents SELF-PROPELLED Rotary Lawn Mower Safety Rules Table of ContentsII. Slope Operation IV. ServiceIII. Children Do notAssembly HOW to SET UP Your Lawn MowerUnfold Handle Install Rear Wheels High Wheel Mowers only Fabric TOP Grass Catchers Assemble Grass Catcher Rear Discharge Mowers onlyHard TOP Grass Catcher Assemble Frame and BAGTo Attach Hard TOP Catcher To Prepare Battery Electric Start Models only Spark Plug BootOperation HOW to USE Your Lawn MowerEngine Speed Control 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 COMBI-CUT Mowers Mulcher Plug Type BRear Bagging Side DischargingMULTI-CUT Mowers Drive Control Grass Catcher Rear Bagging Models onlyOperator Presence Control BAR To Operate Drive System Autowalk AdjustmentVARI-SPEED Drive Control Autowalk Drive ControlTo Start Engine Before Starting EngineTo Stop Engine Fill Engine with OILMulching Mowing Tips Mulching Mowers only Mowing TipsLubrication Chart MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETires Lawn MowerBlade Care Drive CoverEngine Cleaning Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Cutting Height To Adjust HandleEZ Adjustment Euro AdjustmentAdjustable Handles Position Euro or EZFront Wheel Gear Drive To Remove / Replace Drive BeltFront Wheel Belt Drive Auto Walk or VARI-SPEED onlyCarburetor Rear Wheel Gear DriveHandle StorageEngine Speed Throttle ControlOther Battery if EquippedFuel System Engine OILDoes not start Problem Cause CorrectionLoss of drive