Poulan PR17H42STE Service and Adjustments, To Remove Mower See Fig, To Install Mower See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: TO AVIOD SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

•Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

•Place motion control 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. 17)

Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor.

•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 lift 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.

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 17)

•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 collar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring.

•Install belt onto engine pulley.

•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 TRAC-

TOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE

CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME.

SQUARE HOLE

	SMALL RETAINER SPRING	SUSPENSION ARMS
	SMALL RETAINER SPRING	ENGINE PULLEY
		ENGINE PULLEY
	CLUTCH SPRING
		FRONT LINK
	RETAINER SPRING
	ANTI-SWAY BAR
		RETAINER SPRINGS
	COLLAR	(BOTH SIDES)
	COLLAR

HOUSING GUIDE	LARGE RETAINER
	LARGE RETAINER	BRACKET
	SPRING	BRACKET

Fig. 17

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Contents PR17H42STE II. Slope Operation Safety RulesIV. Service General OperationSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Key Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat Slope SheetAssembly Install Seat See Fig To Convert to Bagging or Discharging To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor To USE Throttle Control See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig Stopping See Fig To SET Parking Brake See FigTo Transport See Figs To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate on Hills To Operate Mower See FigTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartService Dates Customer ResponsibilitiesTractor Engine Muffler CleaningEngine Cooling Fins AIR FilterTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig Belt Removal To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral ADJUSTMENTSee FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigsInterlocks and Relays To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number PR17H42STE, Product Number 954 56 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 Drive Transaxle Hydro Gear Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat Assembly Wheels and Tires DecalsEngine 170551 Control Th/ch Flag Mower Deck Repair Parts Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Page Page Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Fold Along This Dotted Line DegreeParts and Service