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Replacing the Fuel Filter

Replace the line-mounted fuel filter every 100 hours (once per season) or more regularly if it is clogged.

Replace the filter as follows:

1.Move the hose clamps away from the

filter. Use flat-nosed pliers.

2.Pull the filter loose from the hose ends.

3. Push the new filter into the hose ends. Position the filter with the ”FLOW” arrow

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pointing up toward the carburetor. IfFuel filter necessary, a soap solution can be

applied to the filter ends to ease mounting.

4.Move the hose clamps back toward the filter.

Checking Tire Pressures

All four tires should have a pressure of 15 psi / 103 kPa /1 bar.

Checking the Parking Brake

Visually check that no damage is found on the lever, linages, or switch belonging to the parking brake. Perform a stand still test and check that there is a braking action.

To adjust the parking brake, contact the Poulan service workshop.

WARNING!

Faulty adjustment can cause an accident.

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Tire pressures

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The parking brake is a mechanical latch brake and must not be applied when the mower is moving.

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Poulan 968999302 manual Replacing the Fuel Filter, Checking Tire Pressures, Checking the Parking Brake