Poulan PR550Y22R3 Owner Manual

Poulan PR550Y22R3 Manual

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  • Poulan PR550Y22R3 | 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.
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    parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions support while mowing. TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized Service Center. PROBLEM or cutting blade dragging in heavy
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    section of this manual). NOTE (B&S system parts such your gasoline will cause problems. • If possible, blade when crossing gravel surfaces. • Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety protective devices in place. • See manufacturer's instructions of trouble.
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    with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. • Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 4. Remove blade bolt, lockwasher, hardened washer and blade your engine manual for further instructions. ENGINE 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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    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 shield retainer and come into contact with the pulley end of the blade adapter. 10. Reattach drive cable and return spring to the idler arm
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    . • Slowly pull engine starter rope out until rope will slip into loop of rope guide. • Tighten T-knob. INSTALL REAR WHEELS ("HIGH WHEEL" MOWERS ONLY) Some high wheel models require washers which will be provided in a parts bag. If provided, install washers on the axle first as shown. • Install one
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    plug boot is packed loose in the parts bag. If your model has the Spark plug Catcher frame hook 8 Boot SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REAR WHEEL DRIVE MODELS: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated. Gearcase pulley Drive cover Spring Belt keeper Belt • Turn lawn mower on its side. See engine manual
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    off it. • Turn lawn mower on its side. See engine manual for proper direction of turning over the engine. NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. • Remove blade. • Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft. • Install new
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    instructions supplied with balancer.) NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not. • Slide blade the factory. The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case. 24 OPERATION "SIDE
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    . The key must be in good condition to work properly. Replace adapter if damaged. Debris shield (if equipped) Blade Hardened washer Lockwasher Blade bolt TO REPLACE BLADE 1. Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft. Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned; and that the
  • Poulan PR550Y22R3 | Owner Manual - Page 15
    Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level 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
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    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 will disperse
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    the engine manual packed with your CAUTION: The mower blade rotates mower a cold engine, push primer as many times as instructed in the engine manual packed with your mower. Use a firm push. of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of
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    control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade turns when the engine is running. DRIVE CONTROL "STANDARD" DRIVE CONTROL • Self-propelling is controlled
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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
115 58 78-27 Rev. 6
12.12.16
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Printed in U.S.A.