Poulan PO1842STA manual Service and Adjustments, To Remove Mower See Fig, To Install Mower See Fig

Page 18

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS:

Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

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.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 16)

Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of trac- tor.

Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position.

Roll belt off engine pulley.

Remove small retainer spring, and remove clutch spring off pulley bolt.

Remove large retainer spring, slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket.

Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis bracket by re- moving retainer spring.

Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs.

Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs.

Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under tractor.

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONTLINKSANDHOOKTHECLUTCHSPRINGINTOSQUARE HOLE IN FRAME.

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 16)

Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor.

Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainer springs..

Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs.

Connect anti-swaybar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring.

Push clutch cable housing guide into bracket, slide col- lar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring.

Place flat washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt and secure with small retainer spring.

Install belt onto engine pulley.

 

SMALL RETAINER SPRING

 

 

 

CLUTCH SPRING

 

 

 

FLAT WASHER

 

SQUARE HOLE

SMALL RETAINER SPRING

SUSPENSION

ENGINE PULLEY

ARMS

 

 

 

 

 

CLUTCH SPRING

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT LINK

RETAINER SPRING

 

 

 

ANTI-SWAY BAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

RETAINER SPRINGS

COLLAR

 

 

(BOTH SIDES)

 

 

 

 

LARGE

 

 

HOUSING GUIDE

RETAINER

 

 

 

SPRING

 

 

 

BRACKET

 

DEFLECTOR SHIELD

 

 

 

FIG. 16

18

Image 18
Contents Model NO. PO1842STA Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Install Seat See FigCheck Battery See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsMowing Tips ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Belts Clean AIR ScreenEngine Transaxle CoolingMuffler CleaningEngine OIL Filter Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation Belt RemovalTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Adjust Brake To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Attach Jumper Cables To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderInterlocks and Relays To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PO1842STA, Product Number 954 56Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly Repair Parts Engine 170551 Control Throt /Ch Flag Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift Repair Parts Mower Deck 184907 Service Notes Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX