Poulan DB18542YT manual To Check and Adjust Brake See Fig, To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

IDLER PULLEYS

MANDREL PULLEYS

FIG. 19

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 20)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted.

TO CHECK BRAKE

•Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- gage parking brake.

•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

•Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- gage parking brake.

•Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut “A” on brake rod.

•If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn nut “A” until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut against nut “A”.

•Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than five (5) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Replace brake pads or contact a qualified service center.

WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”

1-1/2"

NUT “A”

JAM NUT

OPERATING ARM

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 21)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL -

•Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of manual).

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers.

•Disconnect clutch wire harness.

•Remove clutch locator.

•Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

•Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around electric clutch.

•Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep- ers.

•Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

•Carefully work new belt down between transaxle belt keepers and onto the input pulley.

•Slide belt into the center span keeper.

•Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley.

•Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler.

•Reinstall clutch locator and tighten nut securely.

•Reconnect clutch harness.

•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers.

•Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” in this sec- tion of manual).

ELECTRIC

 

CLUTCH

 

CLUTCHING

CLUTCH LOCATOR

 

IDLER

 

STATIONARY

 

IDLER

 

CENTER SPAN

 

KEEPER

 

TRANSAXLE

 

PULLEY

CLUTCH

 

 

WIRE

 

HARNESS

 

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FIG. 21

FIG. 20

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Contents Always Wear EYE Protection During Operation DB18542YTSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService III. ChildrenIV. Towing Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery See Fig Check Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig Reverse Operation System ROSTo Operate Mower See Fig Before Starting the Engine Mowing Tips Lubrication Chart MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEBlade Removal See Fig TractorTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Check Operator Presence SystemEngine BatteryBelts Transaxle CoolingCleaning Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Belt Installation To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Adjust Brake To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace FuseOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Engine dies when Limited Warranty Policy Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service

DB18542YT specifications

The Poulan DB18542YT is a versatile and reliable garden tractor designed to handle a variety of landscaping tasks. Known for its durability and ease of use, this model is ideal for homeowners with medium to large yards.

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