Poulan 172787 User Manual - Page 25

ENGINE SPEED The engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed as it may result in personal injury. If you believe the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized engine service center for repair and adjustment. THROTTLE CONTROL If it becomes necessary to adjust or replace the throttle control, see the adjustment section of your engine manual. STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEAN- ING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual. • Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary. • Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting. HANDLE Your handle may be folded for storage as shown. NOTE: The upper handle may have an "anti-fold" bracket located on the right side of the handle. This bracket prevents the upper handle from folding forward, which helps protect control cable(s) from damage. • Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until handle clears the handle brackets and swing handles forward over mower. • Loosen upper handle mounting hardware enough to allow upper handle to be folded back. IMPORTANT: When folding handles for storage or transportation, be sure to fold handles as shown or you may damage the control cables. SQUEEZE TO FOLD Lower handle Operator presence control bar Upper handle Lower handle FOLD FORWARD FOR STORAGE Mowing position 2 POSITION / "ADJUSTABLE" HANDLES When setting you handles up from the storage position, the lower handle will automatically lock into mowing position. 3 POSITION HANDLES When setting up your handle from the storage position, the lower handle will require manually locking into the mowing position. 3 POSITION "EURO" Handle adjustment bracket Knob Bolt 25