Poulan PR500N21SH Owner Manual

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    DELUXE PUSH ROTARY LAWN MOWER 115 58 77-27 Rev. 5 01.19.16 BY Printed in U.S.A.
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    lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). I. CHILDREN WARNING: CHILDREN CAN BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED BY THIS EQUIPMENT. Carefully read and follow all of the safety instructions below
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    substantial footwear with good ankle mowing. support while mowing. • Do not pull ruts, bumps or hidden • See manufacturer's instructions for objects. Uneven terrain could cause a er where there is an open flame, spark tion is generally a warning of trouble. or pilot light such as a water
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    tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely. V. GENERAL SERVICE • Never run a machine inside a closed area. • Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine (motor) running. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting. • Keep all nuts and
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    the opening is closed off by a plate, then your lawn mower is mulcher ready. To convert to a discharging mower, see the Operation section of this manual. OTHER ENGINES What is the right and left side of the lawn mower? When right hand (RH) or left hand (LH) is mentioned in this
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    required by the American National Standards Institute and Consumer Products Safety Commission. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 3 POSITION "QUICK" HANDLES • Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the
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    plate or plug must be removed before using mower as a bagger. To convert mower to bagging or discharging, see the Operation section in this manual. Look at the different grass catcher illustrations that follow. Determine which type of grass catcher you have and follow the appropriate instructions. 7
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    ASSEMBLY "FABRIC TOP" GRASS CATCHERS TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. • Slip vinyl bindings over frame. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes.
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    ASSEMBLY 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
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    is best for most lawns. Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut. LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER Plate tab MODELS WITH MANUAL ADJUST BOLT-ON WHEELS • Remove wheel, bolt, and hardware and reassemble in desired adjustment hole. LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER 10 Lever
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    or grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. MULCHER "PLATE": Slots MULCHER PLUG BUILT INTO REAR DOOR "SIDE DISCHARGE ONLY" MOWERS MULCHER PLATE TYPE To convert to bagging or discharging, mulcher plate must be removed from underside
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    sure all tabs are seated properly. Slots Lift discharge deflector Install mulcher plug Mulcher SIDE DISCHARGING plate tabs • Mulcher plate must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower (see above instructions). • Open mulcher door and install dis- charge deflector under door as
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    OPERATION CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without rear mulcher plate or plug in place or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. Open mulcher
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    while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the fuel tank, start the engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for TO START ENGINE CAUTION: The
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    MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they
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    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
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    spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor blade is balanced. ENGINE Read the maintenance section of your engine manual. LUBRICATION Change the oil after the first two hours of
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    season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See the maintenance section of your engine manual. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (KOHLER or B&S PRO / ENDURANCE ENGINES ONLY) The
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    knob. Handle Knob Bolt bracket High Medium Low ENGINE CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory. • The air filter must be assembled to the carburetor when running engine. See the ADJUSTMENT section of your engine manual for further instructions. ENGINE SPEED The engine speed has been
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    tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. DOMED 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
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    . • Replace with new spark plug. BATTERY (IF EQUIPPED) Disconnect the battery from the engine connector and charge battery 48 hours. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank
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    TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 3. Stale fuel. 4. Water in fuel. 5. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 6. Bad spark plug. 7. Loose blade or broken blade
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    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Grass catcher 1. Cutting height too low. not filling 2. Lift on blade worn off. (If so equipped) 3. Catcher not venting air. 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Replace blade
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DELUXE PUSH ROTARY
LAWN MOWER
115 58 77-27 Rev. 5
01.19.16
BY
Printed in U.S.A.