User manual POULAN PR600Y22RHP

[. . . ] SELF-PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER 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). A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center. 193733 Rev. [. . . ] · Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life. MODELS WITH GEARCASE-MOUNTED BELT KEEPER AND DEBRIS SHIELD: · Remove drive cover and belt keeper. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life. Wheel Bolt Spacer 3/8-16 Locknut Drive cover Drive cover Belt Gearcase pulley FAST Belt keeper CHOKE (START) Remote throttle control MODELS WITH FIXED SPEED ENGINES Engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Engine speed is not adjustable. MODELS WITH "QUICK ADJUST" WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTERS NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear wheels on your lawn mower may not be adjusted to the same position as the front wheels. · To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel. NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs. LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER Plate tab PUSH DOWN OR: Drive cover Belt Belt keeper Engine pulley Belt keeper Drive belt PUSH DOWN Belt Belt retainer Debris shield TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. MODELS WITH MANUAL ADJUST BOLT-ON WHEELS · Remove wheel, bolt, and hardware and reassemble in desired adjustment hole. 8 LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever 21 3 POSITION "QUICK" The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height positions - adjust to height that suits you. · 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. High Medium SQUEEZE Low Handle pin Handle adjustment bracket TO REMOVE / REPLACE DRIVE BELT FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODELS: "STANDARD" OR "DUAL BAIL" MODELS: · Remove drive cover. Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it. · Place new drive belt in the belt retainers of the debris shield (if equipped). NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life. PUSH DOWN FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY Most mulching mowers are shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. "REAR DISCHARGE ONLY" MOWERS Some models have a seperate mulcher plug, other models have the mulcher plug built into the rear door. To convert to bagging or discharging, the plate or plug (if so equipped) must be removed from the discharge opening of the lawn mower. · Open rear door and remove mulcher plate or plug (if so equipped). · 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" "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. · Mower can now be used for side discharging or optional grass catcher accessory can be attached. [. . . ] To keep clippings off of walkways, flower beds, etc. , make the first cuts in a clockwise direction. · When using a rear discharge lawn mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps of cut grass may not enter the grass catcher. Reduce ground speed (pushing speed) and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. · If a trail of grass clipping is left on the right side of a rear discharge lawn mower, mow in a clockwise direction with a small overlap to collect the clippings on the next pass. FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY - MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. [. . . ]