Poulan PR65Y21RDP, CH65Y21RDP, 917371590, 917371580, PR675Y21RHH Owner’s Manual

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OPERATO °$

UAL

SELF-PROPELLED ROTARY

LAWN MOWER

Assembmy

Operation

o Maintenance

• Service and Adjustments o Storage

o Troubleshooting

_,WARNING: This lawn mower isequippedwith 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 slate laws (ifany). Ifa spark arreeter is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In Ihe 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 muffler is available through your nearest

authorized service center.

193733 Rev. 9 09.16.10 BY Printed in U.SoA.

SafetyRules......................2-3 Maintenance.............22-26Storage..........................33-34

Assembly...........................5-B Serviceand Troubleshooting..............35-36

Operation......................9-21 Adjustments..................27-32

IMPORTANT"Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetandthrowingob- jects_Failuretoobservethefollowingsafelyinstructionscouldresultinserious injury or death,

_Look for this symbol to point out impor_ ', Do not pull mower backwards unless tant safely precaulions. It means absolutely necessary. Always look down

CAUTIONII! BECOME ALERTI!I YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED_ _, WARNING: In order to prevent accidental

starting when selting up, transporting, ad- justing or maklng repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where itcannot come in contact with plug _,WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

_,WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead

compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm_ Wash

hends after handling,

_,CAUTION: Muffler and olher 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 instructions on the machine and in the

manual(s) before starting, Be thoroughly lamiliar with the controls and the proper

use of the machine before starting.

- Do not put hands or feet near or under rotatingpads. Keep clear of the dis- charge opening at all times.,

° Only allow responsible individuals, who

are familiar with the instructions, 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 machine if anyone enters the area°

° Do not operate the mower when bare-

foot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial foot wear.

and behind before and while moving backwards.

,, Never direct discharged material toward

anyOne. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may richo- chet back toward the operator Stop the

blade when crossing gravel surfaces

• Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or

other safety protective devices in place

• See manufacturer's instructions for proper operation and installation of

accessories. Only use accessories ap-

proved by the manufacturer..

• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel

drives, walks, or roads,

° Stop the engine (motor) whenever you

leave the equipment, before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute.,

° Shut the engine (motor) off and watt until

Ihe blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher.,

• Mow only in daylight / good artificial lighL

. Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs,,

° Never operate machine in wet grass,

Always be sure of your footing: keep a firm hold on the handle; walk, never run,

° Disengage the self-propelled mech-

anism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before startfng the engine.

. Ifthe equipment should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause, Vibra_

lion is generally a warning of trouble.

• Always wear safety goggles orsafetyglass-

eswith side shieldswhen operating mowen

II, SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip &

fall accidents which can result in severe in-

jury.,All slopes require extra caution,, If you

feeDuneasy on a slope, do not mow it DO:

• Mow across the face of slopes: never

up and down. Exercise extreme caution

2 when changing direction on slopes_

• Removeobstacles(rocks,treelimbs,etc,,)

• Watchforholes,ruts,orbumps_Tall grasscanhideobstacles

DO NOT:

,, Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or

embankments° The operator could lose footing or balance°

• Do not trim excessively steep slopes,

o Do not mow on wet grass, Reduced foot-

ing could cause slipping,,

III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is

not alert to thepresence of children, Children are often attracted to the machine and the

mowing activity, Neverassume that children will remain where you last saw them° ,, Keep children out of the trimming area

and under the watchful care of another responsible adult,

,, Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area°

• Before and while walking backwards,

look behind and down for small children,

. Neveral!ow children to operate the mowero . Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other obiects that may obscure vision_

IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

Use extreme care in handling gasollne_ Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. ° Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes

and other sources of ignition°

o Use only an approved container, ° Never remove gas cap or add fuel with

the engine running_ Allow engine to cool before refueling.

o Never refuel the machine indoors,

° Never store the machine or fuel contain-

er where there is an open flame, spark or pilot fightsuch as a water heater or on

otherappliances,,

° Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on

a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground

CONGRATULATIONS onyour purchase of a new Lawn Mower, it has been designed, engi-

neered end manufactured togive you the best possible dependablltty and performance.

Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest authorized service center, They have competent, well trained technicians and

the proper tools to service or repair this unit,

° Read the SAFETY RULES and this Operator's Manual in its entirety before you at-

tempt 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.,

o Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those

paris 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° 3

away from your vehicle before filling,.

,, Remove gas-powered equipment from the

truckortrailerand refuelitonthe ground, tf this isnot possible, then refuel such equip- ment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

, Keep the nozzle in conlact with the rim

of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is completer Do not

use a nozzle lock-open device.

° If fuel is spilled on clothing, change

clothing immediately,

° Never overfill 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 (molor) running. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug toprevent accidentalstading

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

° Never tamper with safety devices,. Check

their proper operation regularly_

.. Keep machine free ofgrass, leaves,orother

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 necessary, before restarting.

° Never attempt to make wheel height

adjustments while the engine is running°

• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which

could expose moving parts or allow objects tobethrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recom_

mended parts, when necessary,

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut, Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them,

• Do not change the engine governor set-

ting or overspeed the engine,

o Maintain or replace safety and instruc-

tion labels, as necessary.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER

FROM CARTON

o Remove all loose parts from carton°

• Remove lawn mower housing wilh care,, Avoid touching blade under housing_ Always wear gloves or other protection

when working under or lifting mower,,

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE YOUR

LAWN MOWER

Do I have a side or rear discharge lawn mower?

Look for the grass discharge opening on your mower.. If the opening ison the right side of the mower housing, itis a side discharge mower. If the opening isat the back of the mower housing, it is a rear dis- charge mower, Only rear discharge lawn mowers have a grass catcher included wilh the mower. Approved grass catch-

ers for side discharge mowers may be purchased from your nearest authorized

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.

What is the right and left side of the lawn mower?

When right hand (RH) or lefthand (LH) is

mentionedin this manual, it means when

you are in the operating position (standing

behind the handle),,

FRONT

LEFT

HAND

SIDE

BACK or REAR

(Operating Position)

What kind of engine is on my lawn

mower?

When learning how to operate your new lawn mower, you willneed to know what

kind of engtne powers the mower, A decal on the engine witl indicate the manu- facturer and type or brand name of the engine,,

BR1GGS& STRAT£ON ENGINES

RIGHT

HAND

SIDE

QU HTUm.

OTHER ENGINES

RATO °

_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 Prod- ucts Safety Commission°

_GAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact wilh plug

HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so

as not to pinch or damage control cables. 2 POSITION / "ADJUSTABLE" HANDLES

o Raise handles until lower handle section

locks into place in operating position°

"QUICK RELEASE" HANDLES ,, Move height adjustment lever forward to

raise mower to highest position,.

- Tighten handle bolts (on both sides), Operator MOWING

presence

control

handle

Handle

lever

, Insert handle bolt through handle and

bracket and secure with knob_

o Repeat for opposite side of handle,

Knob

Handle bracket

Bolt

3 POSITION "QUICK" HANDLES

• Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze lhe 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

adJ, bracket

p_n

Handle

Height adjuster level

LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER

3 POSITION "EZ" HANDLES ° Raise lower handle section to operating

position and align hole in handle with one of three height positioning holes_

ALL HANDLES " Raise upper handle section into place on

bolt

lower handle, remove protective padding and tighten both handle knobs.

,, Remove handle padding holding opera-

tor presence control bar to upper handler

• Your lawn mower handle can be ad- justed lor 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

5 wheels to the same cutting height,

INSTALL REAR WHEELS "FABRIC TOP" GRASS CATCHERS

("HIGH WHEEL" MOWERS ONLY)

Some high wheel models require washers which will be provided in a parts bag, If provided, install washers on the axle first

as shown, + Install one (1) rear wheel on the axle of

rear wheel adjuster_

, Install 3/8-16 locknut and tighten se+

curely.

,, Repeat procedure for other rear wheel,

Axle

TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

• Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom,,

° Slip vinyl bindings over frame+ NOTE: Ifvinyl bindings are too stiff, hold

them inwarm water for a few minutes° if bag gets wet, tet it dry before using+

= Lift the rear door on the mower housing,, , For HINGE BRACKET mounted catcher,

place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge

bracket.

"_'---_ Reardoor

Hingebracket

tocknut assembly

ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER (REAR DISCHARGE MOWERS ONLY) IMPORTANT: Ifyour model lawn mower

Formed tabs

is mulcher ready, the mutcher plate or plug must be removed before using mower as

a bagger+To converl mower to bagging or

discharging, see the Operation section in this manual,

Look at the different grass catcher illustra- tions that follow, Determine which type

° For HANDLE BRACKET mounted

catcher, place frame side hooks into slots in handle brackets,

of grass catcher you have and follow the appropriate instructions+,

Frame

handle

Handte bracket Rear

Grass

catcher

frame

Grass

catcher

handle

Frame

opening

Catcherframesidehook

. For DOOR PIVOT PIN mounted cafcller,

place lhe grass catcher Irame tlooks

onto the door pivot pins

_tns Rear Grass

catcher

handle

Catcher frame hook ",

SPARK PLUG BOOT On some models a spark plug boot is

packed loose in the parts bag.. If your model has the boot, install on spark plug wire and reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug..

. 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..

__ ._.__ Reardoor slots

Grass

Catcherframehook "_'_.. ""'-. "" -. t

ALL GRASS CATCHERS ,_CAUTION; Under normal usage, the

catcher material is subjec! to deterioration and wear and should, therefore, be

checked frequently for replacement° Any

replacement catcher should be checked to

ensure compliance with original manufac* turer's specilicalions_

_,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.

Boot

TO PREPARE BATTERY (ELECTRIC START MODELS ONLY)

NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower° = Open battery box (if equipped)°

• Disconnect engine connector (male)

(if equipped) from battery connector (female),

o Connect battery charger connector

(male) to harness connector (female),.

o Plug battery charger into 110 voll AC_

outlet,,

• Leave batterycharger connected for 24

hours before startingyour engine lor the

first time,

, Reconnect engine connector(male) (if

equipped) to battery connector (female)_

- After charging, connect engine connector

(male) (if equipped) to battery connector

(female), Connect your battery charger to charge battery after each use° IMPORTANT: The engine will not recharge

your battery_

At lhe end of the mowing season the battery should be charged for 48 hours to

tect the battery during winter storage_

AUTION: Always disconnect the

engine connector from the battery con- nector to prevent accidental starting when

transportingor storing your lawn mower

after the season,

HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH

Engine Harness

connector connector

connector(male)

22PLUS FRONT WHEEL DRIVE

Englne battery Battery

Charger

connector

(male)

Battery connector (female)

ale)

Charger

DECK-MOUNTED BATFERY

Battery Batlery

Charger

Harness connector

connector

(m_

box

(female)

Engfne connector (male)

22PLUS REAR WHEEL DRIVE

Harness

connector

Battery char!

hale)

Battery box

The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety

glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide

vision safety mask worn over spectacles.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL MODELS WITH REMOTE THROTTLE

Engine speed is controlled by the throttle control located on the upper handle,, ° Move lever forward to FAST engine

speed for starting and better bagging°

. Move lever backward for SLOW engine

speed.

o Some models have engines equipped

with a choke feature° Move the lever all

the way forward to the CHOKE position

when starling a cold engine, NOTE: Be sure engine STARTtSTOP switch(if equipped) isin theON positiom

FAST _ ..

SLOW

CHOKE _" _ t ;' IJ 1€1 .' {START)// _' ,,/_'/"t'- : C ",_"

I /// \| . / I,,, ,' \ Ill Ih. _/ / t "

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

ALL MODELS:

Adjust cutting height to su_tyour require-

mentso Medium position is best for most lawns° Raise wheels for low cut and lower

wheels for high cut..

NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear wheels on your lawn mower may not be adjusted to the same position as the front

wheels, Before operaling mower adjust aH wheels to the same cutting height..

"MANUAL" ADJUSTMENT ° Remove wheel, bolt, and hardware and

reassemble indesired adjustment holeo

° Reinstall wheel components in the same

order as they were before removal. Tighten securely.

= Make sure ait wheels are af same height.

Fiat washer

emote

_'_( J "throttle

_ff control

MODELS WITH FIXED SPEED ENGINES

Engine speed was set at the factory for

optimum performance,. Engine speed is not adjustable.

Spacer Locknut

"QUICK" ADJUSTMENT ° To changecutting height, squeeze adjuster

lever toward wheel., Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements. Be sure all wheels are in the same setting.

NOTE: Adjuster isproperly positioned when plate tab inserts intohole in lever, Also, 9- position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever

to be positioned between the plate tabs.

LEVERBACKWARD Plate tab

TO LOWERMOWER

LEVERFORWARDTO RAISEMOWER Lever

31B-16

"QUICK+PIN"ADJUSTMENT

. To change cutting height, pull up on

adjuster lever, move wheel up or down to suit your requirements and release

adjuster lever. Be sure all wheels are in

the same setting. NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when lever inserts into hote in plate,. LEVERBACKWARD

TO LOWERMOWER

LEVER FORWARD

TO RAISE MOWER

"SINGLE POINT" ADJUSTMENT o Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. To

raise mower, move lever forward to

desired position.. To lowermower, move

the lever toward the rear

Height

adjl

"DUAL POINT" ADJUSTMENT Both front wheels are adjusted by a single

lever on the lett front wheel.. Likewise, both rear wheels are adjusted by a single

lever on the lelt rear wheel+ , Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. To

raise mower, move fever forward to

desired position.. To lower mower, move

the lever toward the rear+. Be sure to adjust both front and rear wheels to the same height,

ght fever

LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER

LEVER FORWARD

TO RAfSE MOWER

LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER

LEVER FORWARD

TO RAfSE MOWER

'1o

"THREE POINT" ADJUSTMENT (18" (45cm) HI-VAC MODELS ONLY)

Both rear wheels are adjusted by a single lever on lhe left rear wheel,

o Pull adjuster lever toward wheel° To

raise mower, move lever forward to desired position. To lower mower, move

lhe lever toward the rear.

NOTE; There are seven (7) height adjust- ment positions for the rear wheels.. Both front wheels are adjusted as follows:

!.. Remove wheel, bolt, and hardware and

reassemble in desired adjustmenl hole..

2o Reinstall wheel components in the

same order as they were before re- moval. Tighten securely.

NOTE: There are seven (7) height adjust- ment holes for the front wtleels, Be sure

both front wheels are in the same hole. IMPORTANT: Be sure to adjust both front

and rear wheels to the same heighL

LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER REAR OF MOWER

LEVER FORWARD

TO RAISE REAR

OF MOWER

Bolt

Lockbar

(

postllon)

Wing

CASTER WHEEL OPERATION ("THREE POINT" ADJUSTMENT ONLY)

The front wheels can be "locked" into position or set to "freewheel" for better

maneuverability.. Placing the lockbars in the outer holes of the adjustment brackets

"locks" the front wheels. Likewise, placing the !ockbars in the inner holes of the ad-

justment brackets al]ows the front wheels to spin freely ("freewheeF).

• Lift Iockbar until the frontmost end clears the adjustment bracket, then pivot lock-

bar to desired position,.

IMPORTANT: Front wheels must be "locked" into position when operating on

a sloper Mow across the face of slopes: never up and down.

Washer

Lockbar

("treowheel"

position)

TO CONVERT MOWER:

Most mowers are shipped ready to be

used as a mulchero "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 bag- ging or discharging, lhe 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). Store mulcher plate or plug in a safe place.

. You can now install grass catcher or

optionat clipping defleclor accessory.

° To return to mulching operation, install

mulcher plate or plug into discharge

opening of mower.

,,_CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mutcher plate/plug in place or ap- proved clipping defteclor or grass catcher

in place.. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or

propped open,

MULCHER

"PLATE"

Slots

Mutcher

plale tabs

__i_ MULCHER

__ "PLUG"

Mutcher j...J... It{ _.JJ

plugf --/ -,.j_C..I--

MULCHER PLUG BUILT iNTO REAR DOOR

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