Poulan 193732 User Manual
DELUXE PUSH ROTARY
LAWN MOWER
WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal com bus tion engine and
should not be used on or near any un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-cov ered 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). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply
on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffl er is available through your nearest
authorized service center.
193732 Rev. 2 04.19.06 BY Printed in U.S.A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules .................2-3
Assembly......................4-7
Operation.................... 8-13
Maintenance.............14-16
Service and
Adjustments.............. 16-17
Storage.....................18-19
Troubleshooting........ 19-20
SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing ob-
jects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Look for this symbol to point out im por tant safety precautions. It means
CAU TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED.
WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal
starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, always dis con nect
spark plug wire and place wire where it can not
come in contact with plug.
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle com po nents contain or emit chem i cals known to
the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and
birth defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State
of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth
defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
CAUTION: Muffl er and
other engine parts become
extremely hot during
operation and remain hot
after engine has stopped.
To avoid severe burns on
contact, stay away from these areas.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all
in struc tions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting. Be thor ough ly
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 dis-
charge opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who
are familiar with the in struc tions, to oper-
ate the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which
could be picked up and thrown by blade.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop ma chine if anyone
enters the area.
• Do not operate the mower when bare-
foot or wearing open sandals. Al ways
wear substantial foot wear.
• Do not pull mower backwards unless
absolutely nec es sary. Always look down
and behind before and while moving
backwards.
• Never direct discharged material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material against
a wall or obstruction. Material may richochet back toward the operator. Stop the
blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
• Do not operate the mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
oth er safety protective devices in place.
• See manufacturer’s instructions for
proper operation and installation of
accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing grav el
drives, walks, or roads.
• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equip ment, before clean ing the
mower or unclogging the chute.
• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until
the blade comes to complete stop before
removing grass catcher.
• Mow only in daylight / good artifi cial light.
• Do not operate the machine while under
the infl uence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate machine in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing: keep a
fi rm hold on the handle; walk, never run.
• Disengage the self-propelled mech a nism or drive clutch on mowers so
equipped before starting the engine.
• If the equipment should start to vi brate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Always wear safety goggles or safe ty glasses with side shields when op er at ing mower.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip &
fall accidents which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra caution. If you
feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
DO:
• Mow across the face of slopes: nev er
up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
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• Remove obstacles (rocks, tree limbs, etc.)
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The operator could lose
footing or balance.
• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping.
III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is
not alert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the ma chine and the
mowing activity.
will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the trimming area
and under the watchful care of an oth er
re spon si ble adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if chil dren
enter the area.
• Before and while walking back wards,
look behind and
• Never allow children to operate the mower.
• Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.
Never
assume that children
down
for small chil dren.
IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
Use extreme care in handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely fl ammable and the
vapors are explosive.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
• Use only an approved container.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with
the engine running. Allow engine to cool
before refueling.
• Never refuel the machine indoors.
• Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open fl ame, spark
or pilot light such as a water heater or on
other appliances.
• Never fi ll containers inside a vehicle, on
a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Always place containers on the ground
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Lawn Mower. It has been designed, en gi neered and manu fac tured to give you the best pos sible de penda bil ity and per form ance.
Should you experience any prob lems you can not easily remedy, please contact your
nearest authorized service center. They have com pe tent, well trained tech ni cians and
the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
• Read the SAFETY RULES and this Operator's Manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower to insure proper operation and to
prevent injury to yourself and others. Save this manual for future reference.
• Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those
parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation
of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.
Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.
• All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have
been placed in the parts bag.
away from your vehicle before fi lling.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from the
truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If
this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than
from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do not
use a nozzle lock-open device.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change
clothing immediately.
• Never overfi ll fuel tank. Replace gas cap
and tighten securely.
V. GENERAL SERVICE
• Never run machine inside a closed area.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine (motor) running. Dis con nect the
spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent ac ci den tal starting.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation reg u lar ly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other
debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage.
Allow machine to cool before storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if nec es sary,
before restarting.
• Never attempt to make wheel height
adjustments while the engine is running.
• Grass catcher components are sub ject to
wear, dam age, and de te ri o ra tion, which
could expose moving parts or allow objects
to be thrown. Frequently check com po nents
and replace with man u fac tur er’s recommended parts, when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when ser vic ing them.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
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TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON
• Remove all loose parts from carton.
• Remove lawn mower hous ing with care. Avoid touch ing blade under hous ing. Always
wear gloves or other protection when working under or lifting mower.
THINGS TO KNOW BE FORE YOU ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE YOUR LAWN
MOW ER
Do I have a side or rear discharge lawn
mower?
Look for the grass discharge opening on
your mower. If the opening is on the right
side of the mower housing, it is a side
discharge mower. If the opening is at the
back of the mower housing, it is a rear discharge mower. Only rear discharge lawn
mowers have a grass catcher in clud ed with
the mower. Approved grass catchers for
side discharge mow ers may be purchased
from your nearest au tho rized dealer.
Do I have a mulching lawn mower?
Look for the grass discharge opening on
your mower. Raise the discharge guard
(rear door on rear discharge mowers). If
the opening is closed off by a plate, then
your lawn mower is mulcher ready. To
convert to a discharging mower, see the
Operation section of this manual.
FRONT
What is the right and left side of the
lawn mower?
When right hand (RH) or left hand (LH) is
mentioned in this man ual, it means when
you are in the operating po si tion (stand ing
be hind the handle).
What kind of engine is on my lawn
mower?
When learning how to operate your new
lawn mower, you will need to know what
kind of engine powers the mower. A decal
on the engine will indicate the man u fac tur er and type or brand name of the
engine.
BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINES
LEFT
HAND
SIDE
BACK or REAR
(Op er at ing Position)
RIGHT
HAND
SIDE
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Do not operate this lawn
mower without the discharge guard or an
entire approved grass catcher in place.
These guards are for your protection and
are required by the American National
Standards Institute and Consumer Products Safety Com mis sion.
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with plug.
TECUMSEH
EN GINES
®
HONDA
ENGINES
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
MOW ER
UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so
as not to pinch or damage con trol cables.
2 POSITION / “ADJUSTABLE” HANDLES
• Raise handles until lower handle section
locks into place in operating position.
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Operator
presence
control bar
LIFT
UP
LIFT
UP
MOWING
POSITION
Upper
handle
Handle
knob
Lower handle
ALL HANDLES
• Raise upper handle section into place on
lower han dle, remove protective padding
and tighten both handle knobs.
• Remove handle padding holding operator pres ence 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.
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
ad just ment
brack et
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.
SQUEEZE
Handle
ad just ment
bracket
Handle pin
INSTALL REAR WHEELS
(HIGH WHEEL MOWERS ONLY)
Some high wheel models require wash ers
which will be pro vid ed in a parts bag. If provided, install washers on the axle fi rst as shown.
• Install one (1) rear wheel on the axle of
rear wheel adjuster.
• Install 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely.
• Repeat procedure for other rear wheel.
Wheel
assembly
Flanged
locknut
Axle
Wave
Washers
AS SEM BLE 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.
Look at the different grass catcher illustrations that follow. Determine which type
of grass catcher you have and follow the
appropriate instructions.
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“FABRIC TOP” GRASS CATCHERS
TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS
CATCH ER
• Put grass catcher frame into grass bag
with rigid part of bag on the bottom.
• Slip vinyl bindings over frame.
NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold
them in warm water for a few minutes. If
bag gets wet, let it dry before using.
• Lift the rear door on the mower housing.
• For HINGE BRACKET mounted catcher,
place the grass catch er 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
Hinge bracket
Formed tabs
HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTED
Handle bracket hooks Rear
door
Rear door
Grass
catcher
frame
Grass
catcher
handle
Vinyl
bindings
CAUTION: Under normal usage, the
Frame
opening
catcher material is subject to de te ri o ra tion
and wear and should, therefore, be
checked frequently for replacement. Any
replacement catcher should be checked to
ensure compliance with original man u fac tur er's spec i fi ca tions.
CAUTION: Do not run lawn mower
with out the discharge guard (rear door),
approved grass catcher, clipping de fl ec tor
or mulcher plate in place. Never attempt
to operate mower with the dis charge guard
(rear door) removed or propped open.
Catcher frame side hook
DOOR PIVOT PIN MOUNTED
Pivot pins Grass
Catcher frame hook
DOOR SLOT MOUNTED
Catcher frame hook
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Rear
door
Rear door slots
catcher
handle
Grass
catcher
han dle
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