Poulan 85-50, 96042012600 manual To Remove Mower See Fig, To Install Mower and Drive Belt See Figs

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

•Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

•Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

•Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key.

•Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 20)

•Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

•Lower attachment lift to its lowest position.

•Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock bracket (L).

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and release slowly.

•Remove mower belt from electric clutch pulley (M).

•Disconnect front link (E) from mower - remove retainer spring and washer.

•Gotoeithersideofmoweranddisconnectmowersuspen- sion arm (A) from chassis and rear lift link (C) from rear mowerbracket(D)-removeretainerspringsandwashers.

•Go to other side of mower and disconnect the suspen- sion arm and rear lift link.

TO INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 20 - 31)

1.SET PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND LOWER ATTACHMENT LIFT (See Fig. 21)

•Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and hold.

•Pull parking brake lever up and hold, release pressure from clutch/brake pedal, then release parking brake lever. Pedal should remain in brake position. Ensure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

PARKING

BRAKE

LEVER

Fig. 21

CAUTION: After rear lift links are discon- nected, the attachment lift lever will be spring loaded. Have a tight grip on lift le- ver when changing position of the lever.

•From right side of mower, disconnect anti-sway bar (S) from right rear mower bracket (D) - remove retainer spring and washer and pull mower toward you until the bar falls from the hole in bracket.

•Turn tractor steering wheel to the left as far as it will go.

•Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

•The attachment lift switch is used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. Ignition must be on to operate this switch.

•Lower attachment lift to its lowest position.

CAUTION: Continuing to press the electric lift switch after the mower deck has reached the minimum or maximum position may result in damage to the electric lift mechanism.The electric lift mechanism is equipped with a thermal protection system. If the system overheats or fails to operate, allow the sys- tem to cool before attempting to operate again.

K

C

I

 

M

F

 

A. MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION

L B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARMS

 

 

 

W

B. RETAINER SPRING

 

A

 

C. REAR LIFT LINK(S)

 

 

 

 

 

E

 

D. RIGHT SIDE REAR MOWER

 

 

 

BRACKET

 

 

 

 

E. FRONT LIFT LINK ASSEMBLY

 

 

 

 

F. FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKET

 

 

 

 

H. FRONT MOWER BRACKET

 

 

 

H

I. LEFT SIDE REAR MOWER

 

 

 

 

BRACKET

 

 

 

 

K. BELT TENSION ROD

 

 

 

 

L. LOCKING BRACKET

 

 

 

 

M. ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY

 

 

 

 

Q. DEFLECTOR SHIELD

C

 

 

 

S. ANTI-SWAY BAR

S

D

 

 

W. FRONT GAUGE WHEEL

 

Q

 

Fig. 20

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Contents PB23H48YT General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts AssemblyTools Required for Assembly ToremovetractorfromcartonCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor PEG HStopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Operate Mower To Stop Mower BladesTo Operate on Hills Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterReverse Operation System ROS To Transport See FigsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionRunning General Recommendations MaintenanceMaintenance ScheduleBlade Care BatteryTractor Blade Removal See FigEngine IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningMuffler Deck Washout Port See FigTo Install Mower and Drive Belt See Figs To Remove Mower See FigSET Parking Brake Lever and Lower Attachment Lift See Fig ANTI-SWAY BAR S Turn Steering Wheel Left and Position Mower See FigSlide Mower Under Tractor See Fig Attach Rear Lift Links C See Fig Install Belt on Engine Clutch Pulley M SeeAttach Mower Side Suspension Arms a to Chassis See Fig Attach Front Link E See FigTo Check Brake Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level MowerBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigBelt Removal Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Remove Wheel See Fig To Attach Jumper CablesTransmission Engine OIL OtherFuel System CylindersProblem Cause Correction Fires when turn To run when operBattery will not Engine continuesLimited Warranty

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