Poulan 183044 To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig, To Check and Adjust Brake See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 21)

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL

•Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of this manual).

•Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

•Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION

•Install new belt in reverse order of removal.

•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.

•Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

IDLER

PULLEYS

MANDREL

PULLEY

MANDREL

PULLEY

FIG. 21

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 22)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted.

TO CHECK BRAKE

•Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake.

•Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in “transmission disengaged” position. Pull freewheel con- trol out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.

The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

•Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- gage parking brake.

•Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut “A” on brake rod.

•If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn nut “A” until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut against nut “A”.

•Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in “transmission engaged” position.

•Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than five (5) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Replace brake pads or contact a qualified service center.

WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”

 

NUT

 

1-1/2”

“A”

JAM NUT

 

 

OPERATING

ARM

DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY

CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED

SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

FIG. 22

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Contents PR17542STB IV. Service Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationTable of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsSteering Wheel Unassembled HardwareSeat Keys Slope SheetTools Required for Assembly AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig To Convert to Bagging or Discharging To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate on Hills To TransportCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMulching Mowing Tips Lubrication Chart MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Engine Engine OIL Filter CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERReplacing Battery See Figs To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Choke Control See FigOther StorageFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsWhen operator leaves Tractor - Model Number PR17542STB, Product Number 954 56 SchematicElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Drive 72110614 Steering Assembly Adaptor Wheel Strg Seat Assembly Wheels and Tires DecalsEngine Optional EquipmentSpark Arrester 170771 Control Th/ch Flag Mower Deck 131335 Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Page Page Page Limited Warranty Policy Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service
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