User manual POULAN PRO PR600N21RH

[. . . ] TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized Service Center. PROBLEM Loss of power CAUSE 1. Adjust handle height to suit. DELUXE PUSH ROTARY LAWN MOWER Grass catcher not filling (If so equipped) Hard to push WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered 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 required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). [. . . ] TO ADJUST HANDLE 2 POSITION HANDLES The handle can be mounted in a high or low position. The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for raising or lowering the handle. · Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin. · Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket. · Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle. 16 Mowing position Mowing position Hairpin Handle cotter bracket Mounting pin LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION 3 POSITION "QUICK" HANDLES · Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes. Handle pin SQUEEZE Handle adjustment bracket Flanged locknut Wave Washers TURN LOWER HANDLE OVER TO ADJUST HEIGHT ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER (REAR DISCHARGE MOWERS ONLY) IMPORTANT: If your model lawn mower is mulcher ready, the mulcher 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. Determine which type of grass catcher you have and follow the appropriate instructions. 5 "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. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. · For HINGE BRACKET mounted catcher, place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket. · For HANDLE BRACKET mounted catcher, place frame side hooks into slots in handle brackets. · For DOOR PIVOT PIN mounted catcher, place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins. · For DOOR SLOT mounted catcher, place the grass catcher frame hooks into the slots of the rear door. NOTE: The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame. Frame handle HINGE BRACKET MOUNTED Rear door Hinge bracket Grass catcher frame LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. TIRES · Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. · Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. Blade adapter Lockwasher Blade Key Crankshaft keyway BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your mower. Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous, could damage your mower and void your warranty. Rear door Grass catcher handle Blade bolt Hardened washer Formed tabs Trailing edge Crankshaft HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTED Handle bracket hooks Catcher frame side hook DOOR PIVOT PIN MOUNTED Pivot pins Rear door Grass catcher handle TO REMOVE BLADE 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt. [. . . ] NOTE: For engines with a primer, it may be necessary to repeat priming steps in cooler weather. In warmer weather, overpriming may cause flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT repeat priming steps. Slots Mulcher plate tabs MULCHER "PLUG" "SIDE DISCHARGE ONLY" MOWERS MULCHER PLATE TYPE To convert to bagging or discharging, mulcher plate must be removed from underside of lawn mower. · Remove the four (4) screws and lock nuts securing the mulcher plate to the mower. [. . . ]