Poulan 96042011000, PB26H54YT Service and Adjustments, To Remove Mower See Fig, To Install Mower

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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. 33)

•Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

•Lower attachment lift lever 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.

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

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in “INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT” in the Assembly section of this manual.

 

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Fig. 33

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 34)

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

•Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.

•Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.

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

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

•Remove screws (P) from mandrel covers (Q) and remove covers.

•Removeanydirtorgrassclippingswhichmayhaveaccu- mulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

•Remove belt from electric clutch pulley (M), both man- drel pulleys (R) and all idler pulleys (V).

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

•Install belt around all mandrel pulleys (R) and around idler pulleys (V) as shown.

•Install belt onto electric clutch pulley (M).

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.

•Reassemble mandrel covers (Q). Securely tighten all screws.

•Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L).

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

•Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.

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Fig. 34

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Contents PB26H54YT Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationGeneral Service ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Mower Mower Front Wheel Unassembled PartsTools Required for Assembly AssemblyToremovetractorfromcarton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall ANTI-SWAY BAR S if Equipped See Turn Steering Wheel Left and Position Mower See FigANTI-SWAY BAR S Attach Mower Side Suspension Arms a to Chassis See Fig Attach Rear Lift Links C See FigAttach Front Link E See Fig Check Tire Pressure Install Belt on Engine Clutch Pulley M SeeCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorStopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo USE Cruise Control J See Fig To Operate MowerBefore Starting the Engine To Start Engine See Fig Purge TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing Tips Maintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleTractor BatteryBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Cleaning IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigDeck Washout Port See Fig To Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Level Mower To Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel See FigReplacing Battery See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Attach Jumper Cables To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTransmission Other StorageFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction TroubleshootingBattery will not To run when operFires when turn Engine continuesSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Limited Warranty

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