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Manual

Safety Rules ..................2-4

Assembly .....................6-10

Operation ..................11-16

Storage ......................21-22

Troubleshooting ........23-24

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Maintenance ..............17-19

Service and

Adjustments ...................20

SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is

capable of amputating hands and feet and

throwing objects. 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.

CAUTION: Muffler 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.

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.

WARNING: This lawn mower is

equipped with an internal com bus tion

engine and should not be used on or near

any un im proved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-cov ered land unless the

engine’s exhaust system is equipped with

a spark arrester meeting applicable local

or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is

used, it should be maintained in effective

working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is re-

quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor-

nia 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.

I. CHILDREN

WARNING: CHILDREN CAN

BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR

KILLED BY THIS EQUIPMENT.

Carefully read and follow all of

the safety instructions below.

The American Academy of Pediatrics

recommends that children be a minimum

of 12 year of age before operating a

pedestrian controlled lawn mower and a

minimum of 16 years of age before operat-

ing a riding lawn mower.

Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is

not alert to the presence of children. Children

are often attracted to the ma chine and the

mowing activity. Never assume that children

will remain where you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of a re-

spon si ble adult other than the operator.

• Be alert and turn machine off if chil dren

enter the area.

• Before and while walking back wards,

look behind and down for small chil-

dren.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

II. GENERAL OPERATION

• 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

operate the machine.

Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank.

3. Stale fuel. 3. Drain fuel tank and refill tank

with fresh, clean gasoline.

4. Water in fuel. 4. Drain fuel tank and refill 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).

13. Blown fuse (if equipped). 13. Replace fuse.

Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height.

housing or cutting blade

dragging in heavy grass.

2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height.

3. Dirty air filter. 3. Clean/replace air filter.

4. Buildup of grass, leaves, 4. Clean underside of mower

and trash under mower. housing.

5. Too much oil in engine. 5. Check oil level.

6. Walking speed too fast. 6. Cut at slower walking speed.

Poor cut – 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten

uneven blade bolt.

2. Wheel heights uneven. 2. Set all wheels at same

height.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves 3. Clean underside of

and trash under mower. mower housing.

Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten

vibration blade bolt.

2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a qualified service

center.

Starter rope 1. Engine flywheel brake is on 1. Depress control bar to

hard to pull when control bar is released. upper handle before

pulling starter rope.

2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a qualified service

center.

3. Blade adapter broken. 3. Replace blade adapter.

4. Blade dragging in grass. 4. Move lawn mower to cut

grass or to hard surface.

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized

Service Center.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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Brand	Poulan
Model	PR550N21R3
Category	Lawn Mowers
File type	PDF
File size	0.43 MB

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The best months for lawn mowing are March to October. Mowing should be done once or twice a week depending on how fast the grass grows. The best time of day to mow the grass is at the end of the afternoon and never in full sunlight. This is to prevent the grass from drying out after being cut.

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