Poulan PR500Y22P Owner Manual

Poulan PR500Y22P Manual

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  • Poulan PR500Y22P | Owner Manual - Page 1
    TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) 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.
  • Poulan PR500Y22P | Owner Manual - Page 2
    or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the support while mowing. TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized Service Center. PROBLEM
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    in the Maintenance section of this manual). NOTE (B&S W26 engines with in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. • If possible, store your unit See manufacturer's instructions for proper operation generally a warning of trouble. • Always wear
  • Poulan PR500Y22P | Owner Manual - Page 4
    mance. Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center. They have competent, well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. • Read the SAFETY RULES and this Operator's Manual in its entirety before you
  • Poulan PR500Y22P | Owner Manual - Page 5
    SERVICE AND . See the ADJUSTMENT section of your engine manual for further instructions. ENGINE SPEED The engine speed has been 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
  • Poulan PR500Y22P | Owner Manual - Page 6
    handle. Handle knob • Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "ADJUST HANDLE" in the Service Lower handle and Adjustments section of this manual. NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear wheels on your lawn mower may not be adjusted to the same position as the
  • Poulan PR500Y22P | Owner Manual - Page 7
    SERVICE guide. • Tighten T-knob. INSTALL REAR WHEELS ("HIGH WHEEL" MOWERS ONLY) Some high wheel models require washers which will be provided in a parts locknut Washer Wheel assembly Rope guide T-Knob Engine starter rope the Operation section in this manual. Look at the different grass
  • Poulan PR500Y22P | Owner Manual - Page 8
    a spark plug boot is packed loose in the parts bag. If your model has the boot, install plug. Spark plug Catcher frame hook 8 Boot SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REAR WHEEL DRIVE MODELS: MODELS WITH IDLER Turn lawn mower on its side. See engine manual for proper direction of turning over the engine.
  • Poulan PR500Y22P | Owner Manual - Page 9
    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE / REPLACE DRIVE BELT FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODELS: "STANDARD" OR "DUAL BAIL" MODELS: • Remove drive cover. Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it. • Turn lawn mower on its side. See engine manual for proper direction of
  • Poulan PR500Y22P | Owner Manual - Page 10
    operating mower adjust all wheels to the same cutting height. "MANUAL" ADJUSTMENT • Remove wheel, bolt, and hardware and reassemble in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Release operator presence control bar. • Make sure the blade and all moving parts
  • Poulan PR500Y22P | Owner Manual - Page 11
    leaks are present, start engine (as described in the Operation section of this manual) and let engine run until the underside of the lawn mower is clean. life. 8. Start engine (as described in the Operation section of this manual) and let engine run for a full minute to remove excess water from
  • Poulan PR500Y22P | Owner Manual - Page 12
    oil follow the procedure below. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (KOHLER or B&S PRO / ENDURANCE ENGINES ONLY) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See the maintenance section of your engine manual. • Clean the
  • Poulan PR500Y22P | Owner Manual - Page 13
    , pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer.) NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes the factory. The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case. 24 OPERATION "SIDE DISCHARGE
  • Poulan PR500Y22P | Owner Manual - Page 14
    OPERATION "MULTI-CUT" MOWERS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Open rear door and remove mulcher plate or plug (if equipped). Store mulcher plate or plug in a safe place. • You can now install grass catcher. • To convert
  • Poulan PR500Y22P | Owner Manual - Page 15
    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
  • Poulan PR500Y22P | Owner Manual - Page 16
    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
  • Poulan PR500Y22P | Owner Manual - Page 17
    primer, to start a cold engine, push primer as many times as instructed in the engine manual packed with your mower. Use a firm push. This step is not the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer
  • Poulan PR500Y22P | Owner Manual - Page 18
    OPERATION OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR (ALL MODELS) Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle in order to start and operate the lawn mower. CAUTION: Federal regulations require an engine control to be
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Grass catcher
1.
Cutting height too low.
1. Raise cutting height.
not filling
2. Lift on blade worn off.
2. Replace blade.
(If so equipped)
3. Catcher not venting air.
3. Clean grass catcher.
Hard to push
1. Grass is too high or wheel
1. Raise cutting height.
height is too low.
2. Rear of lawn mower
2. Raise rear of lawn mower
housing or cutting blade
housing one (1) setting
dragging in grass.
higher.
3. Grass catcher too full.
3. Empty grass catcher.
4. Handle height position not
4. Adjust handle height to suit.
right for you.
Loss of drive
1. Belt wear.
1. Check/replace drive belt.
or slowing of
2. Belt off of pulley.
2. Check/reinstall drive belt.
drive speed
3. Drive cable worn or broken.
3. Replace drive cable.
4. “Loose” drive control system.
4. Adjust drive control.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized
Service Center.
TROUBLESHOOTING
(continued)
SELF-PROPELLED ROTARY
LAWN MOWER
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Printed in U.S.A.