Poulan PP16H36RB, 96061015703, 960 61 01-57 To Check Brake, To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO CHECK BRAKE

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced.

You may also check brake by:

1.Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake.

2.Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in “transmission disengaged” position. Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.

The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, then the brakeneedstobeserviced.Contactaqualifiedservicecenter.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 30)

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

BELT REMOVAL -

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

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers.

•Remove clutch locator.

•Remove belt from clutching idler and all stationary idlers.

•Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around clutch.

•Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades.

BELT INSTALLATION -

•Carefully work new belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley.

•Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around clutch and onto engine pulley.

•Install belt through all stationary idlers and clutching idler.

•Reinstall clutch locator and tighten nut securely.

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

•Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” in this sec- tion of manual).

CLUTCH

CLUTCHING

IDLER

STATIONARY

IDLER

FAN

CLUTCH

LOCATOR

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Fig. 30

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and beforeoperatingthetractor. See“PURGETRANSMISSION” in the Operation section of this manual.

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT(See Fig. 31)

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

•Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.

•Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward.

•Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine off.

•While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the adjustment bolt.

•Move motion control lever to the neutral (N) (lock gate) position.

•Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.

After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position, follow these steps:

•Loosen the adjustment bolt.

•Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep.

•Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

•Start engine and test.

•If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied.

MOTION CONTROL

NEUTRAL

LEVER

LOCK

 

GATE

 

ADJUSTMENT

 

BOLT

Fig. 31

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Contents PP16H36RB Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService III. ChildrenIV. Towing Table of Contents Unassembled Parts 3EATAttery +EYAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig To Install Bagger Components to Tractor See Figs A-4D To Assemble Bagger See Figs A-5CBagger Adjustment See Horizontal AdjustmentVertical Adjustment To Assemble and Install Mulcher Plug See FigCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Using the Reverse Operation System To Operate Mower See FigReverse Operation System ROS To Operate on HillsService REMINDER/HOUR Meter Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips Purge TransmissionMulching Mowing Tips NingTo Dump Bagger See To Convert Mower See FigBagging see Fig Maintenance Lubrication ChartTractor Star Pattern Blade See FigBlade Care See Fig Check Operator Presence SystemEngine Cleaning Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigBelt Removal Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral ADJUSTMENTSee FigTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points With attachment clutch Repair Parts SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description 532 17Chassis and Enclosures 532 40 532 42Drive 817 49 Steering Assembly 532 19 Steering Wheel Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresEngine Tank Fuel Mower 532 19 Mower Lift 532 17 Link FrontBagger 532 16 52-49 Tube Handle Bagger CRD532 41 Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX

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