Poulan PO14542LT, 438511, 96012011200 To Level Mower Housing, FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 16 and 17)

•Raise mower to its highest position.

•At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other.

•If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only.

•To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side.

•To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side.

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

•Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BOTTOM EDGE

 

BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER TO

 

OF MOWER TO

GROUND

 

GROUND

A

GROUND LINE

A

Fig. 16

SUSPENSION ARM

LIFT LINK

ADJUSTMENT NUT

Fig. 17

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19)

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its high- est position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance “D” directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown.

•Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front links are equal in length.

•If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link.

•To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front links an equal number of turns.

•When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front links.

•To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links an equal number of turns. The two front links must remain equal in length.

•When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut “F” against trunnion on both front links.

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

MANDREL

“D”

“D”

Fig. 18

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT “F”

NUT “E”

TRUNNION

FRONT LINKS

Fig. 19

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Contents PO14542LT II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIII. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Steering Wheel Unassembled PartsBefore Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Towing Carts and Other Attachments Reverse Operation System ROSTo Operate on Hills To TransportTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips General Recommendations MaintenanceBlade Removal See Fig BatteryTractor Blade CareLubrication Transaxle MaintenanceEngine BeltsMuffler CleaningClean AIR Screen AIR FilterTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Check Brake To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points Excessive Service Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationLimited Warranty
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