Poulan Pro PR6Y21RP User Manual (English)

Questions and Answers:

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Travis JohnsonJul 30, 2025
Why Poulan Pro PR6Y21RP Lawn Mower does not start?
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  slongJul 31, 2025
  There are several potential reasons why your Poulan Pro Lawn Mower might not start: * Follow the correct starting procedure. * The air filter may be clogged, so clean it or replace it if necessary. * The fuel tank may be empty, so refill it with fuel. * The spark plug may be defective, so replace it. * The spark plug cable may be disconnected, so check the connection. * The blade may be loose or the blade adapter broken, so tighten the blade bolt or replace the adapter. * The fuel valve lever (if equipped) may be in the OFF position, so turn it to the ON position. * If equipped, the battery voltage may be too low, so charge the battery. Also, the battery may be connected incorrectly, so connect the battery to the engine.
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tamaramorrisAug 4, 2025
How to fix uneven mowing with Poulan Pro PR6Y21RP?
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  Barbara MooreAug 4, 2025
  If your Poulan Pro Lawn Mower is mowing unevenly, consider the following: * The blade may be worn, bent, or loose, so replace it if bent or damaged. * The wheel heights may be uneven, so set all wheels at the same height. * There might be a buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under the mower, so clean the underside of the mower housing.
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Angela HuffAug 8, 2025
Why is starter rope hard to pull on Poulan Pro PR6Y21RP?
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  Dustin ButlerAug 9, 2025
  If the starter rope on your Poulan Pro Lawn Mower is hard to pull, it could be due to: * The engine flywheel brake being on when the engine brake handle is released. Depress the engine brake handle to the upper handle before pulling the starter rope.
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Jose FoleyAug 12, 2025
Why Poulan Pro Lawn Mower has less power?
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  Daniel KramerAug 13, 2025
  If your Poulan Pro Lawn Mower has less power, there are several things to check: * The cutting height may be too low, so raise it. * The air filter may be clogged, so clean or replace it. * There might be a buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under the mower, so clean the underside of the mower housing. * There may be too much oil in the engine, so check the engine’s oil level. * Your walking speed may be too fast, so cut at a slower pace.
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Ronald ParkerAug 17, 2025
What to do if Poulan Pro PR6Y21RP Lawn Mower has excessive vibrations?
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  Vincent MorrisAug 17, 2025
  If your Poulan Pro Lawn Mower is producing excessive vibrations, it could be due to: * A worn, bent, or loose blade. Replace the blade if it is bent or damaged.
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Charles MolinaAug 21, 2025
What to do if grass catcher not filling on Poulan Pro PR6Y21RP?
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  Anna DyerAug 21, 2025
  If the grass catcher on your Poulan Pro Lawn Mower is not filling, it could be due to: * The cutting height being too low, so raise the height of cut. * A worn blade, so replace the blade. * The catcher not venting air, so clean or inspect the grass catcher.
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Logan BranchAug 26, 2025
Why is Poulan Pro Lawn Mower difficult to push forward?
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  john94Aug 26, 2025
  If it's difficult to push your Poulan Pro Lawn Mower forward, consider the following: * You might be cutting extremely tall grass, so raise the height of cut. * The grass catcher might be too full, so empty it. * The handle height might not be right for you, so adjust the handle height (if equipped).

Poulan Pro PR6Y21RP Specifications

General

Engine Type	Gas
Cutting Width	21 inches
Drive Type	Rear-wheel drive
Drive System	Self-propelled
Engine Power	6 HP
Engine Displacement	150 cc

Summary

SAFETY RULES

Children

Safety rules for children's interaction with the lawn mower.

General operation

General safety guidelines for operating the lawn mower.

Slope operation

Safety precautions for operating the mower on slopes.

Safe handling of gasoline

Guidelines for safely handling gasoline for the mower.

General service

Safety rules related to mower maintenance and service.

KEY TO SYMBOLS

Key to symbols

Explanation of symbols used throughout the manual.

Explanation of warning levels

Details different warning levels: WARNING, IMPORTANT, CAUTION.

PRESENTATION

Customer responsibilities

Owner's duties regarding mower maintenance and safety.

The Lawn mower

Basic identification details for the lawn mower.

Product specifications

Technical specifications of the lawn mower.

Steps before using a new lawn mower

Initial setup and checks before operating a new mower.

WHAT IS WHAT?

What is what on the lawn mower?

Identifies and labels the main components of the lawn mower.

MACHINE'S SAFETY EQUIPMENT

General

Describes the purpose and checks for the mower's safety equipment.

Engine brake handle

Function and inspection of the engine brake handle.

Rear deflector

Details the function and inspection of the rear deflector.

Muffler

Muffler function, heat awareness, and inspection.

ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS

General

General assembly steps and safety precautions.

Vertical handle storage

Instructions for storing the handle vertically.

Storage/Transport position

Steps to fold the handle for transport or storage.

Grass catcher

Instructions for assembling the grass catcher.

Starter handle

Steps for installing the starter handle.

Convert the lawn mower

How to convert the mower for mulching or bagging.

Rear bagging

Setup instructions for rear bagging mode.

Mulching

Setup instructions for mulching mode.

Rear-side discharging

Setup instructions for side discharging.

Cutting height

Procedure for adjusting the mower's cutting height.

Filling with oil

Instructions for filling the engine with oil before first use.

FUEL HANDLING

General

General safety warnings for handling fuel.

Fueling

Detailed instructions for safely fueling the lawn mower.

Transport and storage

Guidelines for transporting and storing fuel and the mower.

Long-term storage

Procedures for storing the mower for extended periods.

OPERATING

Personal protective equipment

Recommended personal protective equipment for mower operation.

General safety precautions

Basic safety guidelines for operating the mower.

Children

Specific safety instructions regarding children near the mower.

Always use common sense

Emphasizes caution and common sense during operation.

Work area safety

Safety considerations for the work area before mowing.

Work safety

General safety practices during mower operation.

Basic working techniques

Tips for efficient and effective mowing techniques.

Slope operation

Safety and techniques for mowing on slopes.

Transport and storage

Guidelines for transporting and storing the mower.

Starting and stopping

Procedures for starting and stopping the engine.

Manual Start

Step-by-step guide for manually starting the mower.

Drive

Explanation of the self-propelling drive system.

Stopping

How to stop the engine and disengage the drive.

Emptying the grass catcher

Instructions for safely emptying the grass catcher.

MAINTENANCE

General

General warnings and guidelines for mower maintenance.

Maintenance schedule

Schedule of maintenance tasks and their intervals.

General recommendations

Recommendations for maintaining mower warranty and performance.

General inspection

Basic visual and functional checks for the mower.

General lubrication

Guidelines for lubricating specific mower components.

Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the lawn mower.

Drive wheels

Procedure for checking and cleaning drive wheels.

Grass catcher

Maintenance tips for the grass catcher's functionality.

Gear case

Information on maintaining the mower's gear case.

Water washout feature

How to use the water washout port for cleaning the underside.

Engine

Engine oil type recommendations and lubrication advice.

Oil level

Steps for checking and filling the engine oil level.

Add oil

Detailed steps for adding oil to the engine.

Oil change

Instructions for performing an engine oil change.

Muffler

Information on muffler condition, hazards, and replacement.

Spark plug

Procedure for replacing the spark plug.

Air filter

Instructions for cleaning and replacing the air filter.

Blade

Safety and maintenance guidelines for the mower blade.

Replacing the blades

Step-by-step instructions for replacing mower blades.

Assembly

Instructions for assembling the blade and adapter correctly.

Drive belt

Information and diagrams concerning the mower's drive belt.

Remove the drive belt

Steps to remove the drive belt from the mower.

Replace the drive belt

Instructions for installing a new drive belt.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting schedule

A table listing common problems and their potential solutions.

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Poulan Pro PR6Y21RP User Manual

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Poulan Pro PR6Y21RP Specifications

Summary

SAFETY RULES

Children

General operation

Slope operation

Safe handling of gasoline

General service

KEY TO SYMBOLS

Key to symbols

Explanation of warning levels

PRESENTATION

Customer responsibilities

The Lawn mower

Product specifications

Steps before using a new lawn mower

WHAT IS WHAT?

What is what on the lawn mower?

MACHINE'S SAFETY EQUIPMENT

General

Engine brake handle

Rear deflector

Muffler

ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS

General

Vertical handle storage

Storage/Transport position

Grass catcher

Starter handle

Convert the lawn mower

Rear bagging

Mulching

Rear-side discharging

Cutting height

Filling with oil

FUEL HANDLING

General

Fueling

Transport and storage

Long-term storage

OPERATING

Personal protective equipment

General safety precautions

Children

Always use common sense

Work area safety

Work safety

Basic working techniques

Slope operation

Transport and storage

Starting and stopping

Manual Start

Drive

Stopping

Emptying the grass catcher

MAINTENANCE

General

Maintenance schedule

General recommendations

General inspection

General lubrication

Cleaning

Drive wheels

Grass catcher

Gear case

Water washout feature

Engine

Oil level

Add oil

Oil change

Muffler

Spark plug

Air filter

Blade

Replacing the blades

Assembly

Drive belt