Poulan Pro PR17H42STF Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
ENGINE COOLING FINS
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to
preventenginedamagefrom overheating.See enginemanual.
AIR FILTER
Your engine willnot runpropedy usinga dirtyairfilter. Clean
the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or
every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of
operation or every season, whichever occurs first. See
engine manual.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if
equipped) as itcould create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing
season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever
occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in
=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section ofthis manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 16)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. Iffuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is required.
With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec-
tions.
Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow
pointing towards carburetor.
Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
CLAMP
FUE_ CLAMP
FILTER
FIG. 16
CLEANING
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign
matter.
Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of allgasoline,
oil, etc.
Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose toclean your
tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water inengine
can resultin a shortened engine life.
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