Poulan PR550Y22R3 Owner Manual - Page 15
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MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE AFTER EACH USE EVERY 10 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS OR SEASON EVERY 100 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 deflector 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 will22powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly. OPERATION SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR "MULTI-CUT" LAWN MOWER: FOR MULCHING • Rear mulcher plate or plug (if equipped) installed and rear door closed. • Mulcher door closed. FOR REAR BAGGING • Rear mulcher plate or plug (if equipped) removed. • Grass catcher installed. • Mulcher door closed. FOR SIDE DISCHARGING • Rear mulcher plate or plug (if equipped) installed and rear door closed. • Discharge deflector installed. 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. 18" (45cm) HI-VAC MODELS: Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to rear bagging or side discharging: REAR BAGGING 1. Remove knob securing mulcher door to lawn mower housing. 2. Open mulcher door and position discharge chute over both threaded studs. 3. Secure discharge chute to lawn mower housing with both knobs. 4. Place the grass catcher on the rear door as shown. NOTE: Be sure the grass catcher is securely locked in place. • Mower is now ready for rear bagging operation. Grass catcher TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (REAR DISCHARGE AND MULTI-CUT MODELS) • Simply open rear door and lift grass catcher up and away from mower. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying. It will cause unnecessary wear. CAUTION: Under normal usage, the catcher material is subject to deterioration and wear and should, therefore, be checked frequently for replacement. Any replacement catcher should be checked to ensure compliance with original manufacturer's specifications. CAUTION: Do not run lawn mower without the rear door, approved grass catcher or clipping deflector in place. Never attempt to operate mower with the rear door removed or propped open. Grass catcher frame handle Discharge chute Rear door Knobs Mulcher door Threaded stud SIDE DISCHARGING 1. Discharge chute must be removed. 2. Open mulcher door and install side dis- charge deflector beneath it as shown. Knob Threaded stud Mulcher door Bag handle (if equipped) 15 Side discharge deflector