Poulan 183284 Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig, To SET UP Your Mower for Mulching

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ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 4)

The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance.

•Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top. Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center locknuts and tighten securely.

•Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See “TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation section of this manual.

RETAINER

SPRING

PIN

SHOULDER

BOLT

ADJUSTING

BAR

GAUGE

 

 

WHEEL

3/8 WASHER

3/8-16 CENTER

 

LOCKNUT

 

 

FIG. 4

I M P O R T A N T : F O R S H I P P I N G P U R P O S E S , T H E MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THAT CAME PACKED SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON.

YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE BEST BLADES FOR BAGGING AND DISCHARGING. TO USE YOUR MOWER WITH THE HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES THE MULCHER PLATE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE MOWER (SEE FIG. 5).

TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING

•Remove high performance blades and install mulcher blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the Maintenance section of this manual).

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 5)

NOTE: If you installed the mulching blades you will need to install the mulcher plate.

•Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.

•Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown.

•Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.

•Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.

CAUTION:Donotremovedeflectorshield from mower.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

NOTE: The mulcher blades will discharge and bag grass, but for best bagging and discharging install the high performance blades.

•Remove mulcher plate and mulcher blades and install high performance blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the Maintenance section of this manual).

.• Store mulcher blades and mulcher plate in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory.

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

MULCHER

PLATE

LATCH

HOOKS

FIG. 5

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Contents PR20PH42STC Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatKeys Slope SheetAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig To SET UP Your Mower for Mulching Install Mulcher Plate See FigAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check Mower LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor To USE Cruise Control HOW to USE Your TractorTo Move Forward and Backward To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsBefore Starting the Engine Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips Purge TransmissionMowing Tips Service Dates Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsTractor Engine Cleaning MufflerSpark Plugs Engine OIL FilterTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig Belt Removal To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Adjust Carburetor Storage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionOFF Schematic Ignition SwitchWiring Insulated Clips PTO Switch Tractor Model Number PR20PH42STC, Product no 56Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Bracket Fender Drive 178062 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description 170162Engine Optional EquipmentSeat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift Mower Deck 177563 Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service
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