Poulan PR1742STC To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig, To Adjust Brake See Fig, Belt Removal

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23)

WITH PARKING BRAKE

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

1-1/2"

“ENGAGED”

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

Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

Install new belt in reverse order of removal.

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

Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

IDLER

PULLEYS

MANDREL

PULLEYS

FIG. 23

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 24)

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.

NUT “A”

JAM NUT

OPERATING

ARM

FIG. 24

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25)

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

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

Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

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

Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley.

Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

ENGINE

PULLEY

CLUTCHING

IDLER

STATIONARY

IDLER

TRANSAXLE

PULLEY

FIG. 25

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Contents PR1742STC Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable of Contents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesContents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig To SET UP Your Mower for Mulching To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessBattery Reverse Forward Fast See Safety Rules SectionEngine on Engine OFF OIL Pressure Lights on LightKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine To TransportTowing Carts and Other Attachments ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Tractor Clean AIR Screen EngineBelts Transaxle Cooling Cleaning Muffler Spark Plugs Engine OIL FilterTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Adjust Brake See Fig Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERReplacing Battery See Figs To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust CarburetorOther Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PR1742STCElectrical 2122KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Chassis and Enclosures 174619 176554Drive 175410 17576572140608 73900600Steering Assembly 175121 177876175146 175118Seat Assembly 174894Decals Wheels and Tires178085 178086Engine 170551 Control Th/ch Flag Mower Deck 174493 Tractor Model Number PR1742STC Mower Lift159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Page Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sighting GuideParts and Service