Poulan PBGT2254 manual Engine, Belts, Transaxle Cooling, Battery, Lubrication

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MAINTENANCE

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14)

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An un- balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine.

The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grind- ing wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

 

CENTER HOLE

5/8" BOLT

BLADE

OR PIN

 

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling.

CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 15)

Block up rear axle securely.

Remove left rear wheel by removing hub bolts.

Remove filler plug from transaxle. Oil level must be even with plug threads. If necessary, fill with SAE 30 motor oil, API SF-SJ. Replace filler plug.

Reassemble wheel to hub.

TRANSAXLE

FILLER PLUG

FIG. 14

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

Keep battery and terminals clean.

Keep battery bolts tight.

Keep small vent holes open.

Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power.

Remove terminal guard.

Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor.

Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.

Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY” in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual).

FIG. 15

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAE 30

 

 

 

 

 

 

5W-30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F

-20

0

 

 

30 32 40

 

60

80

100

C

-30

-20

-10

0

10

20

30

40

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

oil_visc_chart1_e

FIG. 16

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Contents Model Always Wear EYE Protection During OperationSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationII. Slope Operation III. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck SeeInstall Mower and Drive Belt Sees To Attach Nose Roller See FigCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower height Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigUsing the Reverse Operation System Reverse Operation System ROSTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the EngineTo Transport Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Blade Removal See FigBelts BatteryEngine Transaxle CoolingCleaning To Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove Mower See FigFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs Mower Drive Belt Removal Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig Belt RoutingTo Adjust Attachment Clutch See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbEngine OIL OtherFuel System CylindersTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Limited Warranty Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service