Poulan XC1182B - Manual (Page 14)

OPERATION
TO START ENGINE (See FIG. 12)
When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out
of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel
from the
tank to the engine.
• Depress the ciutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake.
• Place gearshift ¡ever in “NEUTRAL” position.
• Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED” position.
• Pull choke control out to “CHOKE” position for cold en­
gine start. For warm engine start do not use choke con­
trol.
• Move throttle control to midway between “FAST” and
“SLOW” positions.
• Turn ignition key clockwise to “START’ position and re­
lease key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter
continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If
engine does not start after several attempts, move throt­
tle coniro! to “FAST” position, wait a few minutes and try
again.
• When engine starts, slowly push choke control in.
• Move throttle control to “FAST” position.
• Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engag­
ing ciutch/brake pedal or attachment clutch switch.
NOTE' If at a high aidtude (above 3000 feet) or in cold tem­
peratures ibelow 32' F), the carburetor fuel mixture may
need to be adjusteo for best engine performance. See “TO
A* 'JUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this rnaruai
CAUTION; Before driving the tractor, In-
stali mower or remove front mower sus­
pension bracket ana suspension arms.
MO¥/i^ S
• Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is at­
tached to unit.
• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per­
formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
• Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a guide.
The blade cuts approximately an inch outside the runner
(See FIG. 14).
The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.
Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that
has been cut. Have the cut area to the
ripht of the ma­
chine. This will result in a more even distribution of clip­
pings and more uniform cutting.
When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so
that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences,
driveways,
etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the oppo­
site direction making left hand turns until finished (See
FIG. 15).
If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to re­
duce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings.
Make first cut relatively high, the second to the desired
height.
Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mow­
er and leave undesirable dumps. Allow grass to dry be­
fore mowing.
Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to as­
sure better mowing performance and proper discharge of
material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low
enough gear to give
the mower cutting performance as
well as the quality of cut desired.
When operating attachments, select a ground speed that
will suit the terrain and give
best performance of the at­
tachment being used.
FIG. 14