Poulan 404973 manual Turn nut right Turn nut left To raise mower

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

•Go to side of mower you wish to adjust.

•With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn lift link adjust- ment nut (A) to the left to lower the mower, or, to the right to raise the mower.

A

Turn nut right

Turn nut left

to raise mower

to lower mower

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FIG. 26

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16".

•Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance. Readjust, if necessary, until you are satisfi ed with the results.

PRECISION SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 27)

•With all tires properly infl ated, park tractor on level ground or driveway.

CAUTION: Blades are sharp.Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

•Raise mower to its highest position.

•At both sides of mower, position blade at side and measure the distance (A) from bottom edge of blade to the ground. The distance should be the same on both sides.

•If adjustment is necessary, see steps 2 and 3 in Visual Adjustment instructions above.

•Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides are equal.

 

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A

A

FIG. 27

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 28 and 29) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position.

CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

•Raise mower to highest position.

•Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance (B) to the ground at front and rear tip of the blade.

•If front tip of blade is not 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip, go to the front of tractor.

•With an 11/16" or adjustable wrench, loosen jam nut A several turns to clear adjustment nut B.

•With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn front link adjust- ment nut (B) clockwise (tighten) to raise the front of mower, or, counterclockwise (loosen) to lower the front mower.

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BB

FIG. 28

B

A

Tighten adjust nut

Loosen adjust nut

B to raise mower

B to lower mower

02950

Loosen jam nut A first

FIG. 29

NOTE: Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8".

•Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until front tip of blade is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip.

•Hold adjustment nut in position with wrench and tighten jam nut securely against adjustment nut.

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Contents PBGT26H54 Always Wear EYE Protection During OperationGeneral Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Mower Mower Front Wheel Unassembled PartsSlope Sheet Keys To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Unpack CartonInstall Mower and Drive Belt Assemble Front Wheel to Mower See Fig7/16 Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS on PositionHOW to USE Your Tractor StoppingSystem Characteristics To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To USE Cruise Control -J See FigReverse Operation System ROS Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterUsing the Reverse Operation System To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Maintenance Lubrication ChartBrake Operation BatteryTractor TiresEngine Muffler CleaningEngine OIL Filter Spark PlugsTractor See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove MowerTurn nut right Turn nut left To raise mower To Check Brake To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Attach Jumper CablesTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Engine dies when Page 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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