Poulan PR625Y22RHP Owner Manual - Page 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules 2-4 Maintenance 22-26 Storage 33-35 Assembly 5-9 Service and Troubleshooting ........35-36 Operation 10-21 Adjustments 27-33 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is I. CHILDREN capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means WARNING: CHILDREN CAN BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED BY THIS EQUIPMENT. Carefully read and follow all of the safety instructions below. CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! The American Academy of Pediatrics YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. recommends that children be a minimum WARNING: In order to prevent acci- of 12 year of age before operating a dental starting when setting up, transport- pedestrian controlled lawn mower and a ing, adjusting or making repairs, always minimum of 16 years of age before operat- disconnect spark plug wire and place wire ing a riding lawn mower. where it cannot come in contact with plug. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is CAUTION: Muffler and other engine not alert to the presence of children. Children parts become extremely are often attracted to the machine and the hot during operation and mowing activity. Never assume that children remain hot after engine has stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator. • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. • Before and while walking backwards, look nents contain or emit chemicals known to behind and down for small children. the State of California to cause cancer and • Never allow children to operate the birth defects or other reproductive harm. machine. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead II. GENERAL OPERATION compounds, chemicals known to the State • of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion • engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the • engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is • used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the state of California the above is re- quired by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states • may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest • Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the RE- PAIR PARTS section of this manual). 2 Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. Do not put hands or feet near 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 machine. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by blade. Stay behind the handle when the engine (motor) is running. Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Do not operate machine barefooted or while wearing sandals. Always wear substantial footwear with good ankle support while mowing.