Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 968999302 del fabbricante Poulan
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Please read the operator’ s manual car efully and mak e sur e you understand the instructions bef ore using the machine. English Operat or´s manual P ro 900 ZX 968999302.
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English- 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Content s Contents............... ................ ................. ................ ... 1 Introduction ......... ................ ................. ................ ... 3 Congratulations ................ ..............
English- 2 W ARNING! Failure to follow cautious operating practices can result in ser ious injury to the operator or other pers ons. The owner must unders t and these instructions, a nd must allow only trained pe rsons who underst and these instructions to ope rate the mower .
English- 3 INTRODUCTION Introduction Congratulations Thank you for p urchasing a Poulan ri de-on mower . Th is machine is built for the greatest ef ficiency and rapid mowing primarily of large area s. Co ntrols in one place and a hy drost atic transmission regulated b y steering controls also contribut e to the machine ’s perfor mance.
English-4 INTRODUCTION Good Service Poulan’ s products are sold all over the world and only in specialized retail stor es with complete service. This ensures that you as a customer receive only th e best support and service.
English- 5 SYMBOLS AND DECALS Symbols and Decals These symbols are foun d on the machine and in the operator’s manual. S tudy them carefully so that you know wha t they mean. Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of personal injury o r death , particular ly if the reader should neglect to follow instructions given in the manual.
English- 6 SYMBOLS AND DECALS Moving sharp blades under cover Whole body exposure to thrown objects. Severing of fingers & toes. Do not op en or remove safety shields while engine is running. Careful backing up, watch for other peopl e. Careful going forward, watch for other peopl e.
English- 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety . Read them carefully . IMPORT ANT : THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAP ABLE OF AMPUT A TING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. F AILURE TO OBSER VE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESUL T IN SERIOUS IN JURY OR DEA TH.
English- 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine and wait for al l part s to come to a complete st op before cleaning the machine , removing th e grass catcher , or unclogging the disch arge guard. • Operate machine only in daylight or g ood artificial light.
English- 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal Safety Equipment • Make sure that you have first aid equipm ent close at hand when usin g the machine. • Never use the machine when ba refoot. Always wear protective shoes or boo ts, preferably with steel toec aps.
English- 10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Use extra care while operating machine with grass catchers or other att achment s; they can affect the st ability of the machine. Do not use on st eep slopes. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground .
English- 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance Safe Handling of Gasoline T o avoid personal injury or pr operty damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sour ces of ignition.
English- 12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Check the fuel level before each use an d leave space for the fuel to exp and, because th e heat from the engin e and the sun may otherwise cause the fuel to expand an d overflow . General Maintenance • Never operate machine in a closed area.
English- 13 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Acid in the eyes can ca use blindnes s, contact a d octor immediately . • Be careful when s ervicing the batter y . Explosive gase s form in th e battery . N ever perform main tenance on the bat tery when smoking or near open flames or s parks.
English- 14 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS run over or into anything. If necessary , make repairs befo re starting. • Never make adjustment s with the engine running. • The machine is tested and approved only with the equipment originally provide d or recommended by the manufacturer .
English- 15 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Customer responsibilities • Read and observe the safety rule s. • Follow a regular schedu le in maintaining, caring for and using your mower . • Follow the instructions under "Maintenance” and "S torage” sections of this owner ’s manual.
English- 16 CONTROLS Controls This operator’s manual describes the Poulan Zero T urn Rider . The rider is fitted with a Briggs and S tratton four-stroke engine developing 22 horse power . T ransmission fr om the engine is made via two belt-driven hydrost at transaxles, one for each drive wheel.
English- 17 CONTROLS 1. Motion Control Levers The machine’ s speed and direction are continuou sly variable using the two st e ering controls. The steering controls can be moved forward or backward about a neutra l position. Furthermore, there is a neutral position, which is locked if the steering controls are moved outward.
English- 18 CONTROLS 2. Seat adjustment knobs The seat can be adjusted lengthwa ys. When making adjustment s, loosen the four knobs under the seat pan, af ter which the seat can be moved backward or forward . Do not forget to tighten the knobs. 3. Fuses The fuses are located in th e right front corner of the engine comp artment.
English- 19 CONTROLS 4. By p ass linkages When pushing or pulli ng the mower , be sure to engage the EZT (Integrade d Zeroturn T ransaxle) bypass linkages. The EZT bypass linkages are locate d on the rear of the frame, below the rear engin e guard. • Raise the deck into the highest cutting position.
English- 20 CONTROLS 5. Refueling The machine has one fuel t ank, just behind the seat. T he tank capacity is 3 gallo ns (1 1.4 liters ). The engine will run on a minimum of 85-oct ane unleaded gasoline (no oil mix) . Environment ally adapted alkylate gasoline can be used.
English- 21 CONTROLS 7. Ignition Switch The ignition key is placed on the driver’s panel and is used to st art and stop the engine. 8. Choke Control The choke mode is use d for cold starts in order to provide the engine with a richer fuel mixture. For cold start s the co ntrol should be pulled out.
English- 22 CONTROLS 10. Hour Meter The hour meter displays the tot al operating time. It will flash CHG OIL (Change Oil) at 50 hour intervals. The flash duration is on e hour before and one hour af ter the interval. The CHG OIL icon will come on and shut off automatically .
English- 23 CONTROLS 12. Cutting height pedal The deck cutting height is ob tained by pressing the foot p edal forward to lift the deck. T o lower the deck, you apply pres sure to the top side of the foot pedal and allow it to pivot while allowing the lif t arm to rotate to the rear of the unit.
English- 24 OPERATION Operation Read "Safety Instru ctions" s ection and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the machine. T raining Zero turn mowers are fa r more maneuverable than typi cal riding mowers due to their unique steering capabilities.
English- 25 OPERATION Before S t arting • Read the sections Safety Instructions and Contro ls before starting the machine. • Perform the daily mainten ance before starting (se e Maintenance Schedule in the Maintenance sectio n). • Check that there is suf ficient fuel in the fuel tank.
English- 26 OPERATION 4. Disengage the mowe r blades by depressing the bla de switch. 5. Move the steering contr ols outward to the locked (outer) neutral position. 6. Move the throttle to the middle position. 7. If the engine is cold, pull out the choke control to engage choke.
English- 27 OPERATION 8. Press in and turn t he ignition key to the start position. 9. When the engine st arts, immediately release the ignition key back to the run position. 10. Set the desired engine speed with th e throttle. Allow the engine to run at a modera te speed, ”half throttle” , for 3-5 minutes before loading it too heavily .
English- 28 OPERATION T o start an engine with a weak battery If your battery is too we ak to start the engine , it should be recharged. (See "Battery" in the Maintenance Section.
English- 29 OPERATION Running 1. Release the p arking bra ke by moving the lever downward. Y our mower is equipped with an operator presence sy stem. When the engine is running, any at tempt by the oper ator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut of f the engine.
English- 30 OPERATION T urning on th e spot can be achieved by moving one control ba ckward (beh ind the neutral position) and carefully moving the other steering control forwar d from its neutral position. Operating on hills Read the Safety Inst ructions "Driving on Slopes" in the "Safety Instructions".
English- 31 OPERATION Mowing Tip s • Observe and flag rocks and other fixed objects to avoid collisions. • Begin with a high cutting height and reduce it until the desired mowing result is attained. The average lawn should be cut to 2 1/2" (64 mm) during the cool season an d over 3" (76 mm) during th e hot months.
English- 32 OPERATION Stopping the Engine Allow the engine to idle a minute in order to attain normal operating tempe rature before stopping it, if it has been worked hard. A void idling the engine for longe r periods, as there is a risk of the spark plugs fouling.
English- 33 OPERATION Moving by Hand When pushing or pulling the mower , be sure to engage the EZT (Integrade d Zeroturn T ransaxle) bypass linkages. The EZT bypass linkages are located on the rear of the frame. • Raise the deck into the highest cutting position.
English- 34 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Maintenance Schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedures th at must be performed on the ma chine. For those point s not described in this manual, visit an authorize d service workshop.
English- 35 MAINTENANCE 1) First change after 5-8 hours. Whe n operating with a heavy load or at high ambi ent temperatures, replace every 50 hours. 2) In dust y conditions, cleaning and replacement are requir ed more often. 3) For da ily use, the machine should be lubricated twice weekl y .
English- 36 MAINTENANCE Battery Y our mower is equipped with a maintenan ce free battery and does not ne ed servicing. However , periodic chargi ng of the battery with an automotive type battery charger will extend it s life. • Keep battery and terminals clean.
English- 37 MAINTENANCE Ignition Syste m The engine is equipped with an el ectronic ignition system. Only the spar k plug requires maintenance. For recommended sp ark plug, see T echnical Data. 1. Remove the ignition cable boot an d clean around the sp ark plug.
English- 38 MAINTENANCE Checking the Safety System The machine is equipped with a safety system that pr events starting or driving u nder the following conditions. The engine can only be st arted when: 1. The mower de ck is disengaged. 2. The steering controls are in the outer , locked neutral position.
English- 39 MAINTENANCE Checking the Engine's Cooling Air Int ake Check that the engine’ s cooling air int ake is free from leaves, g rass, and dirt. If the cooling air inta ke is clogged, engine cooling deteriorates, which can lea d to engine damage.
English- 40 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Air Filter If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly , the air filter ma y be clo gged. If run with a dirty air filter , the spark plug can become fou led. For this reason, it is importan t to replace the air filter regularly (see th e heading Maintenance Schedule for the prope r service interval).
English- 41 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Fuel Filter Replace the line-moun ted fuel filter every 100 hours (once per seaso n) or more regularly if it is clogged. Replace the filter as follows: 1. Move the hose clamp s away from the filter . Use flat-nosed pliers.
English- 42 MAINTENANCE Checking the V -belts Deck belt V -belts are not adjust able. Replace belt s if they begin to slip from wear . Deck belt removal • Park on a level surface.
English- 43 MAINTENANCE Deck belt inst allation NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to the routing decal on bottom of seat. • Wrap the deck belt around the electric clutch pulley that is located on the engine shaft. • Route the belt forwar d between the EZT (E-Series Zerotu rn T ransaxles) and up onto the deck.
English- 44 MAINTENANCE EZT belt T o replace EZT (E-Series Zeroturn T ransaxle) belt Park the mower on a level surface. Engag e the par king brake. EZT belt removal NOTE: Be careful not to damage the .
English- 45 MAINTENANCE Checking the Blades In order to attain the best mowing effect, it is important that th e blades are well sharpen ed and not damaged . Bent or cra cked blades or blades w ith large nicks should be re placed. Check the blade mount s.
English- 46 MAINTENANCE • Install new o r re-sharpened blade with stamped "GRASS SIDE" facing towards ground/grass (down) or “THIS SIDE UP” facing deck and cutte r housing. • Install and tigh ten blade bolt securely . T orque blade bolt to 45-5 5 ft/lb (61-75 N m).
English- 47 MAINTENANCE T o level deck Adjust the deck while the mower is on a level surface. Make sure th e tires are inflated to the correct pressure. Se e “T echnical Da ta” under T ransmission. If tires are under or over inflated, you can not prop erly adjust your deck.
English- 48 MAINTENANCE Front-to-back adjustment T o obt ain the best cutting performance, the deck should be adjusted so the front tip of the blades are appr oximately 1/8" (3.2 mm) to 1/4" (6.5 mm) lower than the rear tip. If the front tip is higher , this will create a poor quality of cut.
English- 49 MAINTENANCE T o adjust anti-scalp rollers Deck has anti-scalp rollers. Anti-scalp rollers are properly adj usted when they are just slightly off of the ground when the deck is at the desired cutting height in th e operating position.
English- 50 MAINTENANCE Cleaning and W ashing Regular cleaning and washing , especially under the mower de ck, will increase the machine’ s lifespan. Make it a habit to clean the machine direc tly after use (after it is cooled), before the dirt sticks.
English- 51 LUBRICATION Lubrication Lubrication Schedule General Remove the ignition key to preven t unintentional movement s during lubrication. When lubricating with an oil can, it must be filled with engine oil. When lubricating with grease, unless otherwise st ated, use a high grade molybden um disulfide grease.
English- 52 LUBRICATION Lubricating the Cables If possible, grease both end s of the cables and move the controls to en d stop pos itions when lubricating. Refit the rubber covers on the cables af ter lubrication. Cables with sheaths wil l bind if they are n ot lubricated regularly .
English- 53 LUBRICATION 1. Place the machine on a flat surface. 2. Remove the yellow cap and fit a hose to the drain valve. 3. Place a container un der the engi ne where the hose from the oil drain valve exits. 4. Remove the dipstick and open the drain valve by turning and pulling out the black sleeve.
English- 54 LUBRICATION Checking the oil level Check the oil level in the engine when the machine is s tanding level and th e engine is stopped. Remove the dip stick, wipe it clean, and then replace it . The dipstick should be screwe d into place. T ake the dip stick out again and read the oil level.
English- 55 LUBRICATION 6. Check the oil level in the engine, fill if necessary . The oil filter holds 0.1 liters of oil. T ransmission The transmission is ma intenance free. There is no need for level chec ks or oil chan ges. If a leak occurs, replace the unit or contact your Poulan dealer .
English- 56 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE T rouble Shooting Guide Problem Cause The engine will not start. • The blade switch is engaged. • The steering co ntrols are not locked in the neutral position. • The driver is not sitting in the driver’s seat.
English- 57 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE • Wrong fuel type. • Water in the fuel. • Clogged air filter. The engine seems we ak. • Clogged air filter. • Defective spark plug. • Carburetor incorrectly adjusted. The engine overheats. • Clogged air intake or cooling fins.
English- 58 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Uneven mowing results. • Dif ferent air pressure in th e tires on the left and right sides. • Bent blades. • The suspending for the mowe r deck is uneven. • The blades are blunt. • Driving speed too high. • The grass is too long.
English- 59 STORAGE St o r a g e Winter S torage At the end of the mowing season, the machine should be readied for storag e (or if it will not be in use for longer tha n 30 days). Fuel allowed to stand for lon g periods of time (30 days or more) can leave sticky residue s that can foul the carburetor and disrupt engine function.
English- 60 WIRING DIAGRAMS Wiring di agram 1. Battery 2. Accessory outlet 3. Key switch 4. To engine pigtail 5. Hour meter 6. Seat switch 7. Run relay 8. Blade switch 9. Brake relay 10. Electric clutch 11. Brake switch 12. Start relay 13. Starter solenoid 14.
English -61 TECHNICAL DATA T echnical Dat a Z4822 Engine Manufacturer Briggs and S tratton T ype ELS T win Power 22 hp / 16.18kW Lubrication Pressure with oil filter Oil capacity excl filter 1.5 qt / 1.4 liter Oil capacity incl f ilter 1.6 qt / 1.5 liter Engine oil (See viscocity digram) SAE 5W30, 10W30 Synt.
English- 62 TECHNICAL DATA Equipment Cutting width 48” / 122cm Cutting height 1.5”- 5” / 3.8 - 12.7 cm Uncut circle 0 Number of blad es 3 Blade length 16 1/2” / 419mm Nose rollers Y es S prung.
English -63 TECHNICAL DATA Accessories BioClip attachment (Mulch clip) Collection system Utility box T orque Specifications ·Engine crankshaf t bolt 50 ft/lb (67 Nm) ·Deck pulley bolts 45 ft/lb (61 .
English- 64 CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES Conformity Certificates USA requirements Labels are placed on the eng ine and/or in the engine compartment stating th at the machine will fulfill the requirements. This is also applicab le to special requirements for any of the st ates, (Californian emission rules etc.
English- 65 SERVICE JOURNAL Service Journal Action Delivery Service 1. Charge the ba ttery . 2. Adjust the tire pressure of all wheels to 1 bar (15 PSI). 3. Mount the steering co ntrols in the n ormal posit ion. 4. Connect the to the cables for the se at’s safety switch.
English- 66 SERVICE JOURNAL Af ter the First 5-8 Ho urs 1. Change engine oil..
English- 67 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, st amp, sign 25-Hour Service 1. Sharpen/Replace mo wer blades if required. 2. Lubricate the caster wheels. 3. Check the tire pr essures. 4. Check battery with cables. 5. Check/clean the engine ’s cooling air int ake.
English- 68 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, st amp, sign 50-Hour Service 1. Perform the 25-ho ur service. 2. Clean/replace the air cleaner’s filter cartridg e (pa per filter) (shorter intervals fo r dusty operating cond itions). 3. Change the engine oil.
English- 69 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, st amp, sign 100-Hour Service 1. Perform the 25 -hour service . 2. Perform the 50 -hour service . 3. Change the e ngine oil filter . 4. Clean/replace the sp ark plug. 5. Clean the cooling fin s on the engine and transmission.
English- 70 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, st amp, sign 300-Hour Service 1. Inspect the ma chine. Come to agre ement with the cus tomer as to which additional work is to be carried out. 2. Perform the 25-hour se rvice. 3. Perform the 50-hour se rvice.
English- 71 SERVICE JOURNAL At Least Once Each Y ear 1. Clean the engin e’s cooling air intake (25 hours). 2. Replace the air cleaner’s pre-filter (Oil- foam) (300 hours). 3. Replace the air filter’s paper cartridge. 4. Change the engine oil (50 h ours).
English- 72 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, st amp, sign.
English- 73 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, st amp, sign.
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