Poulan 186996, 954570925 Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT, To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

ENGINE

PULLEY

CLUTCHING

IDLER

STATIONARY

IDLER

TRANSMISSION

INPUT PULLEY

CENTER SPAN KEEPER

01510

FIG. 26

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See“PURGETRANSMISSION” in the Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 27)

•Block up axle securely.

•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).

•Repair tire and reassemble.

•On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

•Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

•Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent ﬂat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE COVER

SQUARE KEY

(REAR WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 27

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Contents PD20PH42STA Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Slope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Check Battery See FigCheck Deck Levelness To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Tire PressureOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport See Figs To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing TipsPurge Transmission Mulching Mowing Tips Before Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsTractor Transaxle Pump Fluid EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingCleaning To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERInterlocks and Relays To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Carburetor To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Choke Control See FigEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points With attachment clutch NON-REMOVABLE Connections Removable SchematicTractor - Model Number PD20PH42STA Product no 57 Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis Tractor - Model Number PD20PH42STA Product no 57 Drive 17670508 Steering Assembly KEY KEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat AssemblyWheels and Tires DecalsEngine 170771 Control, Throttle Mower Deck 182032X421 Mower Lift KEY Part NO. NO. Description Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service