Poulan 193732 Manual De Usuario

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Safety Rules ................. 2-3
Assembly ...................... 4-7
Operation.................... 8-13

Storage ..................... 18-19
Troubleshooting ........ 19-20

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.

•   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 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 
oth er 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 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. Vibra-
tion is generally a warning of trouble.

•   Always wear safety goggles or safe ty glass-

es with side shields when op er at ing mower.

Slopes are a major factor related to slip & 
fall accidents which can result in severe in-
jury. 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.

Maintenance ............. 14-16
Service and
Adjustments.............. 16-17

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CYLINDER
•   Remove spark plug.
•   Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through 

spark plug hole into cylinder.

•   Pull starter handle slowly to dis trib ute oil.
•   Replace with new spark plug.
BATTERY (IF EQUIPPED)
Disconnect the battery from the engine
connector and charge battery 48 hours.

•   Do not store gasoline from one sea son 

to another.

•   Replace your gasoline can if your can 

starts to rust.  Rust and/or dirt in your 
gasoline will cause problems.

•   If possible, store your unit indoors and 

cover it to protect it from dust and dirt.

•   Cover your unit with a suitable pro tec tive 

cover that does not retain mois ture.  Do 
not use plastic.  Plas tic cannot breathe, 
which allows con den sa tion to form and 
will cause your unit to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while 
engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

 CAUTION:  Never store the lawn mow er 

with gaso line in the tank in side a build ing 
where fumes may reach an open fl ame 
or spark.  Allow the engine to cool before 
storing in any en clo sure.

FUEL SYS TEM
IMPORTANT:  It is important to prevent gum 
deposits from forming in essential fuel system 
parts such as carburetor, fuel fi lter, fuel hose, 
or tank during storage. Alcohol blended fuels 
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) 
can attract moisture which leads to separa-
tion and formation of acids during storage. 
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of 
an engine while in storage.
•   Drain the fuel tank.
•   Start the engine and let it run until the 

fuel lines and car bu re tor are empty.

•   Never use engine or carburetor cleaner 

prod ucts in the fuel tank or permanent 
damage may occur.

•   Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE:  Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable al-
ternative in min i miz ing the formation of fuel 
gum deposits during stor age. Add stabilizer 
to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. 
Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer 
container. Run engine at least 10 min utes 
after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer 
to reach the car bu re tor. Do not drain the gas 
tank and car bu re tor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace 
with clean oil.  (See “ENGINE” in the Main-
tenance section of this manual).

Does not start        1.   Dirty air fi lter.                           1.   Clean/replace air fi lter.

                                2.   Out of fuel.                               2.   Fill fuel tank.
                                3.   Stale fuel.                                 3.   Drain fuel tank and refi ll tank
                                                                                            with fresh, clean gasoline.
                                4.   Water in fuel.                           4.   Drain fuel tank and refi ll tank
                                                                                            with fresh, clean gasoline.
                                5.   Spark plug wire is                    5.   Connect wire to plug.
                                      disconnected.                               
                                6.   Bad spark plug.                        6.   Replace spark plug.
                                7.   Loose blade or broken             7.   Tighten blade bolt or
                                      blade adapter.                                replace blade adapter.  
                                8.   Control bar in released            8.   Depress control bar to
                                      position.                                         handle.
                                9.   Control bar defective.              9.   Replace control bar.
                                10. Fuel valve lever (if so               10. Turn fuel valve lever
                                      equipped) in OFF position.            to the ON position.
                                11. Weak battery (if equipped).     11. Charge battery.
                                12. Disconnected battery               12. Connect battery to engine. 
                                      connector (if equipped).