Poulan PR625Y22RHP Owner Manual - Page 10

OPERATION The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects Use ear thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. protec- Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tors to lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recom- avoid mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask over spectacles. damage to hearing. 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. NOTE: Be sure engine START/STOP switch (if equipped) is in the ON position. FAST SLOW TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT ALL MODELS: Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Medium position is best for most lawns. Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut. NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear wheels on your lawn mower may not be adjusted to the same position as the front wheels. Before operating mower adjust all wheels to the same cutting height. "MANUAL" ADJUSTMENT • Remove wheel, bolt, and hardware and reassemble in desired adjustment hole. • Reinstall wheel components in the same order as they were before removal. Tighten securely. • Make sure all wheels are at same height. Flat washer CHOKE (START) Wheel Bolt 3/8-16 Spacer Locknut Remote throttle control MODELS WITH FIXED SPEED ENGINES Engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Engine speed is not adjustable. "QUICK" ADJUSTMENT • To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements. Be sure all wheels are in the same setting. NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs. LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER Plate tab LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever 10