Pulsar PTG1220D5 Owner's manual

Brand: Pulsar

Model: PTG1220D5

Category: Lawnmowers

Type: Owner's manual

Pulsar PTG1220D5 is a gasoline-powered lawn mower with a 150cc engine and a 20-inch cutting width. It features a single-lever height adjustment for each wheel, allowing you to easily adjust the cutting height to suit your needs. The mower also comes with a side discharge chute for convenient disposal of grass clippings. With its powerful engine and durable construction, the Pulsar PTG1220D5 is ideal for maintaining lawns of all sizes.

Gasoline Powered Lawn Mower

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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Model: PTG1220D5

You may contact Pulsar directly at 1-866-591-8921

for product and accessory information and help

finding a dealer. To register your product please

Note

Important:

Propsition 65 Warning

The engine exhaust from this product contains

chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

• Do not operate this machine while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

Uneven terrain could cause a slip or fall resulting

in severe injury.

Poor footing could cause a slip or fall.

the engine

Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground the

center electrode to a metal part of the engine.

(if equipped)

Setup

Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can

damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating

condition.

Product Specification

Side Discharge Installation

1. Insert bolt into the deck and side discharge hole with

2 x M6 x16 bolts and fasten it with 2 x M6 screw

nuts.Figure5

Component

Rated Speed

Displacement

Cutting Width

Height Adjustment

Wheels Machine

Weight

Safety & Instruction Decals

Important: Safety & instruction decals are located near

areas of potential DANGER. Replace damaged decals.

1. WARNING: Read the Operator’s Manual.

2. Thrown Object Hazard: Keep bystanders a safe distance

from the mower.

3. Cutting/Dismemberment Hazard of Hand or Foot, Mower

Blade: Disconnect the spark plug wire and read the

instructions before servicing or performing maintenance.

4. Cutting/Dismemberment Hazard of Hand or Foot, Mower

Blade: Stay away from all moving parts and keep all

guards and shields in place.

5. Cutting/Dismemberment Hazard of Hand or Foot, Mower

Blade: Do not mow up and down slopes, only mow

across; stop the mower and engine, pick up debris before

operating; look behind and down before reversing.

• Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding

the handle.

• If a cable is damaged, Contact an Authorized Service

Center by calling 1-866-591-8921.

Specification

2800RPM

150cc

20”

Single Lever Height Adjustment

For Each Wheel

7” Front 7” Rear

61 lbs

Figure 1

Figure 3

Handle Installation

1.Attach the mounting hole to the limit pin.then jam the

limit pin with a pin.

2.Position the upper mower handle to match the lower

handle pre-drilled holes. Insert the bolt with a washer and

handle knobs. Hand tighten to secure the handle.

Wheel Installation

1.Install the washer wheels and nutts onto the

bolts.Figure3

2.then place wheel cover by tapping it in.Figure4

Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 2

Product Overview

2. Fuel Tank Cap

4. Height Adjustment

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use.

1. Remove dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully re-insert it,

without turning the screw threads the dipstick.

(Figure 9)

2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level (Figure 7)

If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick,

slowly pour oil into the oil fill deposit to raise the oil

level to the Full mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill

(Max fill 20oz, type SAE 30 weight oil with an service

3. Install the dipstick and tighten the screw threads.

Figure 9

Figure 6

1. Air Filter

3. Oil Fill/ Dipstick

5. Handle Loosening Knob

Operation

Filling the Fuel Tank

Gasoline is extremely flammable with explosive vapors.

A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you or others.

• To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline,

place the container and/or mower directly on the

ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object.

• Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold; wipe

• Do not handle gasoline while smoking or near open

flame or sparks”

• Store gasoline in an approved fuel container, out of

The reach of children.

Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline

from a major name-brand service station. (Figure 8)

Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel

stabilizer to the fuel, mixing it with gasoline less than

30 days old. (Figure 8)

up spills.

rating of SF or higher

Attachments/Accessories

A selection of Pulsar approved attachments and

Accessories are available for use with the machine to

enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact your

Authorized Service Center or Distributor 1-866-591-8921.

Filling the Engine with Oil

Your mower does not come with oil in the engine.

Use SAE 30 weight engine oil (not included)

1. Remove the dipstick. (Figure 7)

2. Slowly pour oil into the dipstick/fill hole until the oil level

reaches the full line on the dipstick. (Figure 5) Do not

overfill. (Max 20oz. (0.59 L), type: SAE 30 weight engine

oil with an API service rating of SF or higher.

Figure 7

Figure 8

WARNING!WARNING!

Cutting Height Adjustment

Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into

contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury.

• Stop the engine and wait for all the moving parts

to stop.

• Do not put your fingers under the housing when

adjusting the cutting height.

Starting the Engine

1. Hold the blade control bar (Figure 11) against

the handle.

1. Hold blade control bar then pull the pull start to start

the mower. (Figure 12)

Important: When you release the blade control bar, both

the engine and the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If

they do not stop properly, stop using your mower

immediately and contact an authorized service center.

If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot

and can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot

muffler.

Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all four wheels

to the same height.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 10)

Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut,

adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Me di um

position is best for most lawns.

• To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever to ward

wheel. Move wheel up or down to suit your re quire-

ments. Be sure all wheels are in the same setting.

NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts

into hole in lever. Also, 5-position adjusters (if so equipped)

allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs.

LEVER

ROTATE LEVER BACKWARD

TO LOWER MOWER

ROTATE LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER

PLATE

TAB

Figure 10

Figure 11

Figure 12

Note: If the mower does not start after several attempts,

please contact your authorized service center.

Stopping the Engine

To stop the engine, release the blade control bar (Figure 13)

Figure 13

A worn grass catcher could allow small stones and

other similar debris to be thrown in the operator’s or

bystander’s direction and result in serious personal

injury or death to the operator or bystanders.

The blade is sharp. Contact with the blade can cause

serious personal injury.

Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop

before leaving the operating position.

Operating Tips

General Mowing Tips

• Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, and

other debris that the blade may hit.

• Avoid striking solid objects with the blade. Never

deliberately mow over an object.

• If the mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate,

immediately stop the engine, disconnect the spark

plug cable and examine the mower for damage.

• Replace the blade when necessary with a genuine

Pulsar replacement blade.

Cutting Grass

• Only cut one third of the grass height in each pass.

• When cutting grass over 6 inches tall, mow at the

highest cut setting and proceed slowly. After the first

pass, set your cutting height as desired and mow the

area again. If the grass is too tall it will be more difficult to

navigate and could get stuck under the mower deck and

cause it to stall.

Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you

slip and contact the blade. Mow only in dry conditions.

• Alternate the mowing direction. This helps disperse

the clippings over the lawn for even fertilization.

• If the finished lawn is unsatisfactory, try one or more

of the following.

• Replace the blade or have it sharpened.

• Walk at a slower pace while mowing.

• Raise the cutting height on your mower.

• Cut the grass more frequently.

• Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a

full swath with each pass.

• Set the cutting height on the front wheel one

notch lower than the rear wheels. For example,

set the front wheels at 2 inches and the rear at

2-1/2 inches

High Altitude Operation

Most small engines with carburetors are designed to

work efficiently from sea level to around 5,000 feet

elevation. As altitude increases, the air becomes thinner

with less available oxygen. This causes the air/fuel

mixture to become overly rich which can cause reduced

performance, spark plug fouling, difficult starting and

increased emissions.

A competent small engine shop can modify the carburetor

by installing different ‘jets’ that are designed for high

altitude operation. If your lawn mower is typically operated

at an altitude of 5,000 feet or above, you should ask your

dealer to ‘re-jet’ the carburetor and calibrate the air fuel

mixture to maximize performance at the altitude where it

is to be used. You will realize better overall performance,

while reducing excess emissions that occur when the

air/fuel mixture is too rich. This modification need only

be done once and should last for the life of the mower.

Keep in mind that any engine, even with properly

calibrated carburetor jets, will realize a decrease in

horsepower of about 3.5% for every 1,000 feet

(300 meter) increase in altitude, simply due to thinner

air. But an engine with a properly jetted carburetor will

always run cleaner and more efficiently at high altitude

than an identical unit with standard jets.

• If the lawn has heavy leaf cover, more than one pass

may be required

• If leaf cover is very thick, set the front cutting height one

or two notches high than the rear

• Slow your forward mowing speed if leaves are not cut

finely enough

Spark Plug Maintenance

1. Once the engine has cooled, remove the spark plug wire.

2. Remove the spark plug using a spark plug wrench.

3. Clean the spark plug with a wire brush (not supplied).

4. Using a feeler gauge set the gap to 0.75mm.

5. Install the spark plug carefully by hand, to avoid cross-threading.

6. After the spark plug is seated, tighten with the spanner to compress the washer.

The blade is sharp. Contact with the blade can result

in serious personal injury.

• Disconnect the spark plug cable.

• Wear heavy gloves when servicing the blade.

Replacing the Blade

Service Interval: Yearly

Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the

blade properly. If you do not have a torque wrench or are

uncomfortable performing this procedure, contact an

Authorized Service Center.

Examine the blade whenever the mower runs out of fuel.

If the blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately.

If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened or

replace it.

Figure 14

2. Replace the air filter. (Figure 15)

Figure 15

Install the cover.

4. Install new blade with all mounting hardware; tighten

blade bolt by turning clockwise.

Replacing the Air Filter

Service Interval: 25 Hours

1. Lift the right-side tab to open the air filter

cover.(Figure 14)

Figure 16

Open the

cover

Install the

cover

Figure 17

Storing

• Do not store untreated gasoline longer

than 30 days.

• Do not store the mower in an enclosed area,

near any source of ignition (flame, spark, etc)

• Allow the engine to cool before storing it.

to the fuel as directed by the fuel stabilizer manufacturer.

engine stops from fuel starvation.

Leave spark plug cable disconnected.

1. Loosen handle knobs.

2. Move handle forward and fold it as shown.

Figure 19

Figure 18

WARRANTY

PULSAR PRODUCTS Limited 1 Year Warranty:

From the date of original purchase, Pulsar Products Inc. warrants to the original purchase, that each Lawn Mower

sold, shall be free from defect in material and workmanship for a period of 1-year on all components.

Pulsar Products Inc., at its discretion, agrees to repair or replace any defective part that upon examination, inspection,

and testing by a Pulsar Products Inc. authorized service dealer, is found to be detective within the original warranty

period. Pulsar Products Inc. will also decide upon the use of new or rebuilt parts or comparable product. Any part or

product that is replaced will be retained by Pulsar Products Inc. This warranty period shall not be extended and any

repaired product shall be warranted for the remaining period of the original warranty. The consumer is responsible, and

shall prepay all transportation costs, including returning items to the factory or warehouse. This warranty is not transferable

and proof of purchase must be presented when requesting warranty service. If a proof-of-purchase receipt is not provided,

the product’s shipping date by the manufacturer will be used to determine the warranty period.

Where Warranty is Valid:

For warranty coverage, this product must be purchased from an authorized Pulsar Products Inc. dealer and the warranty

only extends to the original purchaser in the United States, Canada, or Mexico. Refurbished, used, demonstration, or floor

models are not covered by this warranty. Products purchased from on-line auction websites, such as ebay, are not covered

under this warranty. Products used for commercial use are not covered under this warranty.

Consumer Responsibilities:

• Consumer is responsible for carefully reading and following all instructions in the owner’s manual. Any product that is

damaged due to misuse or abuse will not be covered by this warranty.

• Consumer is responsible for all transportation costs to an authorized Pulsar Products Inc. Service Center. Unless

otherwise requested, ground shipping will be applied for part shipment and customer will pay any additional charges for

expedited shipments.

• Consumer is responsible for labor costs associated with warranted repairs twelve (12) months after the purchase date.

Labor rates will only be based on normal working hours.

• Consumer is responsible for maintaining the lawn mower as specified in the owner’s manual. Documentation of this

maintenance may be required to cover warranty requests.

• Consumer is responsible for presenting any problems with the pressure washer to an authorized Pulsar Products Inc

Service Center as soon as the problem exists. Warranted repairs will be completed in a reasonable period

of time, not to exceed 30 days.

What is covered under this warranty:

Replacement parts and labor. Please note that we reserve the right to repair or replace the product as we deem

appropriate.

WARRANTY

What this Warranty Does Not Cover:

• Normal wear: This warranty excludes normal wear items unless under normal use, the original equipment is defective

• Maintenance: This warranty does not apply to routine maintenance and does not cover any adjustments or repairs not

performed by an authorized repair facility.

• Misuse: This warranty does not apply if your product has failed due to abuse, misuse, neglect, improper maintenance,

• Adverse conditions: This warranty does not apply if your product has failed due an accident or natural disasters.

• Product Shipment: This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from shipping, handling, or warehousing: Any

damage claims to this product caused by shipment must be filed with freighter.

• Damage to property: This warranty does not include consequential damages, incidental damages, or damage to

property.

• Other exclusions: This warranty does not apply if your product has been sold “as is” or where the factory applied serial

number has been removed. Refurbished used, demonstration or floor models are not covered by this warranty.

How to Obtain Warranty Service:

Take the original receipt and product to the place of purchase or mail the original receipt and product to the address found

on the web site if purchased on-line. You can also locate your nearest Pulsar Products Inc. dealer for service or warranty

questions by calling toll free at 1-866-591-8921 Mon-Fri 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Customer Support:

Product owners are welcome to contact customer support at 1-866-591-8921 with any questions and concerns they might

have. During the duration of the warranty, the following services are provided to the consumer:

Guidance: - The service center will answer operational, technical, and maintenance questions for simple procedures that

the customer feels they can safely perform.

Parts: - If a customer needs a part that can be self-installed, that part will be shipped free of charge. Ground shipping will

be applied for part shipment. The customer will be responsible for any additional charges for rush shipments. If the product

is no longer under warranty, the customer may purchase parts and will be responsible for all shipment costs.

Service Center: - Customers may take their product to an authorized service center for servicing or repairs. Transportation

or shipment costs of the unit will be the responsibility of the customer. To set up a service appointment with a service

center nearest you call -866-591-8921. To streamline scheduling, service centers do not offer warranty service without an

appointment.

PULSAR PRODUCTS INC.’S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED TO PRODUCT

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE EXPENSE OF DELIVERING PRODUCT TO AND FROM REPAIR CENTER,

LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, LOSS OF REVENUE, TELEPHONE CHARGES, LOSS OF TIME,

OR INCONVENIENCE. SOME STATES, PROVINCES, OR JURISDICTIONS DO NO ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR

LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY

GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO

STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

in material or workmanship and needs to be replaced prior to the first replacement interval.

improper storage, unapproved modifications, or has been operated in any way contrary to the instructions found in the

products owner’s manual.

Pulsar PTG1220D5 Owner's manual

Brand: Pulsar

Model: PTG1220D5

Category: Lawnmowers

Type: Owner's manual

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