User manual POULAN HD145H42F

[. . . ] A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center. 193732 Rev. 3 03. 26. 07 BY Printed in U. S. A. TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. [. . . ] CAUTION: Under normal usage, the catcher material is subject to deterioration and wear and should therefore be checked to ensure compliance with original manufacturer specifications. Operator presence control bar LIFT UP MOWING POSITION LIFT UP Upper handle Handle knob ALL HANDLES · Raise upper handle section into place on lower handle, remove protective padding and tighten both handle knobs. · Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. · Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "ADJUST HANDLE" in the Service 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 front wheels. Before operating mower adjust all wheels to the same cutting height. Lower handle 3 POSITION "EZ" HANDLES · Raise lower handle section to operating position and align hole in handle with one of three height positioning holes. · Insert handle bolt through handle and bracket and secure with knob. · Repeat for opposite side of handle. Knob Bolt Handle adjustment bracket SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: · Release operator presence control bar. · Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. · Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. INSTALL REAR WHEELS (HIGH WHEEL MOWERS ONLY) Some high wheel models require washers which will be provided in a parts bag. · Install one (1) rear wheel on the axle of rear wheel adjuster. Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt, lock washer and hardened washer). NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter. Replace adapter if damaged. TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. · The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. ENGINE Vinyl bindings Frame opening 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 discharge guard (rear door), approved grass catcher, clipping deflector or mulcher plate in place. Never attempt to operate mower with the discharge guard (rear door) removed or propped open. [. . . ] · You can now install grass catcher or optional clipping deflector accessory. · To return to mulching operation, install mulcher plate or plug into discharge opening of mower. CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plate/plug in place or approved clipping deflector or grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. MULCHER "PLATE" MULCHER PLUG BUILT INTO REAR DOOR TO STOP ENGINE · To STOP engine, release operator presence control bar. [. . . ]