Poulan PC1538B manual To Adjust Brake See Fig, To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

 

R.H. SUSPENSION ARM

MANDREL

ENGINE

PULLEY

PULLEY

 

IDLER

RETAINER

PULLEYS

SPRING

 

 

MANDREL

 

PULLEY

FIG. 20

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 21)

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

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be adjusted.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage 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 six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au- thorized service center/department.

WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”

1-1/2"

NUT “A”

JAM NUT

OPERATING

ARM

FIG. 21

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 22)

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.

•Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

•Remove belt downward from around engine pulley.

•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 around the top groove of engine pulley.

•Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler.

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

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

ENGINE

PULLEY

CLUTCHING

IDLER

STATIONARY

IDLER

CENTER SPAN

KEEPER

TRANSAXLE

PULLEY

FIG. 22

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Contents Model NO. PC1538B Safety Rules IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Lower seat into operating position and sit on seatCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine To Operate on HillsTo Transport Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsTo Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsADD Gasoline Lubrication Chart Service DatesCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsTractor Brake OperationTires Operator Presence SystemEngine Cleaning AIR Filter See FigMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Start Engine with a Weak BATTERYSee FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysEngine To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor Storage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PC1538B, Product Number 954 56Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis Repair Parts Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering 140044X428 Wheel Steering 175131 Axle Asm Optional Equipment 170551 Control Th/ch Flag Seat Decals Wheels & TiresLSB42 LBD48Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger Mower Deck Repair Parts Service Notes Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX
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