Poulan PO500N22SH User Manual - Page 7

MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE AFTER EACH USE EVERY 10 HOURS EVERY EVERY 25 HOURS 100 OR SEASON HOURS BEFORE STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer * (if so equipped) ** Electric-Start mowers *** Power-Propelled mowers **** Use a scraper to clean under deck 1 - Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures. 2 - Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions. 3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season. 5 - And after each 5 hours of use. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season. • Once a year, replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter element, and check blade for wear. A new spark plug and clean/new air filter element assures proper air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer. • Follow the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. LUBRICATION CHART ➀ Wheel adjuster (on each wheel) ➁ Engine oil ➀ Side dis- charge mower guard hinge rod ➀ Rear dis- charge mower rear door hinge rod BEFORE EACH USE ➀ Handle bracket mounting pins • Check engine oil level. • Check for loose fasteners. LUBRICATION ➀ Spray lubricant ➁ See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section. Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART"). attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic they must be lubricated, use only a dry, wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly. 14 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 UNITS WITH DECK-MOUNTED BATTERY: • 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. 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 from the battery connector to prevent accidental starting when transporting or storing your lawn mower Boot after the season. 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: • Connect battery charger connector (male) to harness connector (female). UNITS WITH DECK-MOUNTED BATTERY: • Disconnect engine connector (male) from battery connector (female). • Connect battery charger connector (male) to battery connector (female). 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: • 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. HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH Engine connector (male) Harness connector (female) Battery charger Charger connector (male) DECK-MOUNTED BATTERY Battery charger Charger Harness connector connector (male) (female) Battery box Engine connector (male) 7