Poulan PP21H42 manual Service and Adjustments, To Remove Mower See Fig, To Install Mower See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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

Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

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.

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 16)

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 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 FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE 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.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See “PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

 

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)

 

 

 

 

2696

 

LARGE RETAINER

 

 

0

HOUSING GUIDE

 

 

 

SPRING

BRACKET

 

DEFLECTOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHIELD

FIG. 16

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Image 20 Contents
PP21H42 Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelSeat Slope SheetAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidConnect Battery See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Stopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To Move Forward and Backward To USE Cruise ControlService REMINDER/HOUR Meter Using the Reverse Operation SystemReverse Operation System ROS See Fig To Operate on HillsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Maintenance Lubrication ChartBlade Removal See Fig BatteryTractor Engine Cleaning Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigLift Link Adjustment NUT To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigMandrel SuspensionTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Replace Headlight BulbTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionWith attachment clutch Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXService Notes Service Notes