Poulan XC1182B - Manual (Page 13)

OPERATION
TO OPERATE MOWER (See FIGS. 11 and 12)
Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch, Any stternpt bv the operator to leave the seat with
the etiyire runi sfip
shut off the engine. nti ùhc,- a:iechment dutch engaged will
Select desired height of cut, using height adjustment
knob.
Lower mower with lift lever.
Engage mower by pulling attachment clutch switch up
and out to “ENGAGED” position.
TO STOP MOWER Move attachment clutch switch to
“DISENGAGED” position.
Raise mower with lift lever.
A
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower with­
out either the entire grasscatcher, on mow­
ers so equipped, or the discharge guard in
place.
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
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CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills
with slopes greater than 15° and do not
drive across any slope.
® Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speeds on hills.
^ If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to
slower position.
® If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.
® Move gearshift lever to “NEUTRAL” position.
® To restart movement, move gearshift lever to
1
st gear and
range shift lever to ”LO” position. Be sure you have al­
lowed room for unit to roll slightly as you restart move­
ment.
• Slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
• Make ail turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
® Raise attachment lift control to highest position.
" When pushing or towing your unit, be sure gearshift lever
is in “NEUTRAL” position.
• Do not push or tow unit at more than five (5) MPH.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See FIG. 13)
® The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the fac­
tory, already filled with summer weight oil.
• Check engine oil with unit on level ground.
• Remove dipstick and wipe clean, replace, wait for a few
seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil
until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
• For cold weather operation you should change oil for eas­
ier starting (see “OIL VISCOSITY CHART’ in the Mainte­
nance section of this manual).
• To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this
manual.
ADD GASOLINE
® Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.
(Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead ox­
ide deposits and reduce valve life).
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW 32°F (0°C), USE FRESH CLEAN
WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP
INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.
WARNING : Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and formation of adds
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel
system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until
the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See Storage sections of this manual for additional
information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod­
ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
A CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler
neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled
oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gaso­
line near an open flame.