Poulan PPH25K54 manual To Level Mower, Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO LEVEL MOWER

Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly.

VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 34)

With all tires properly inflated and if your lawn appears unevenly cut, determine which side of mower is cutting lower.

NOTE: As desired, you can raise the low side of mower or lower the high side.

Go to side of mower you wish to adjust.

With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn lift link adjust- ment nut (A) to the left to lower the mower, or, to the right to raise the mower.

 

A

Turn nut right

Turn nut left

to raise mower

to lower mower

Fig. 34

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16".

Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance. Readjust, if necessary, until you are satisfied with the results.

PRECISION SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 35)

With all tires properly inflated, park tractor on level ground or driveway.

CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

Raise mower to its highest position.

At both sides of mower, position blade at side and measure the distance (A) from bottom edge of blade to the ground. The distance should be the same on both sides.

 

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A

A

Fig. 35

If adjustment is necessary, see steps in Visual Adjust- ment instructions above.

Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides are equal.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 36 & 37) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position.

CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

Raise mower to highest position.

Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance (B) to the ground at front and rear tip of the blade.

BB

Fig. 36

If front tip of blade is not 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip, go to the front of tractor.

With an 11/16" or adjustable wrench, loosen jam nut A several turns to clear adjustment nut B.

Witha3/4"oradjustablewrench,turnfrontlinkadjustment nut (B) clockwise (ltighten) to raise the front of mower, or, counterclockwise (loosen) to lower the front mower.

B

A

TIGHTEN ADJUST

LOOSEN

ADJUST NUT

NUT B TO RAISE

B TO LOWER

MOWER

 

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MOWER

 

LOOSEN JAM NUT A FIRST

 

Fig. 37

NOTE: Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8".

Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until front tip of blade is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip.

Hold adjustment nut in position with wrench and tighten jam nut securely against adjustment nut.

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Contents PPH25K54 General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents Mower Unassembled PartsSlope Sheet To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidTo Install Mower See Figs To Adjust Seat See FigAssemble Front Wheel to Mower See Fig First Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S Check Deck Levelness Mower Drive Belt InstallationCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor AqjkStopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To USE Cruise Control J See FigTowing Carts and Other Attachments Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterReverse Operation System ROS To Operate MowerADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionMaintenance Lubrication ChartBlade Care BatteryTractor Blade Removal See FigEngine AIR Filter CleaningClean AIR Screen MufflerTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Level Mower Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See FigPrecision SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Fig Turn nut right Turn nut left To raise mowerTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Check Brake Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Attach Jumper Cables To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTransmission Fuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionFires when turn To run when operBattery will not Engine continuesSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Degrés MAX Dépannage DE Guide Correction Cause ProblèmePas démarre Puissance deManque moteur Le Ne moteur le maisEntreposage Moteur Reglages ET RevisionSionmistrans Tionrecdi LA DE L’ALIGNEMENT Régler Pour Fig la Voir Batterie LA ReplacerRossage -AVANT/CAR Roues DES Convergence 41 .FigCourroie Acer Rempl Pour Fig la Voir TionsrapaFig la Voir D’ENTRAÎNEMENT RÉ LES Pour Roues LES Enlever Pour36 .Fig Tondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster Pour37 .Fig 35 .Fig32 .Fig Tondeuse LA Installer Pour33 .Fig Réglages OU Sions’ALLUMAGE Bougie EntretienFig La Voir Coupe DE Plateau DU Lavage DE Raccord ’AIR Tamis LE Nettoyer29 et 28 .Fig la Voir Sionmistrans LA DE Moteur FluidePneus Fig la Voir Lame LA EnleverLames DES Entretien Frein DU FonctionnementUtilisation Chaque Avant Lubrification DE TableauTransmission LA Purger Gaz plein à gaz des commande la avec toujours TondezUtilisation 25 .FigQueti ’ESSENCE Réservoir LE RemplirMoteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE Vérifier Maauto Transmission LA DE RéchauffementTracteur LE Transporter Pour Accessoires Autres ET Charrettes DES Remorquer PourROS Arrière Marche EN Fonctionnement DE Système Pentes LES Dans Utiliser PourTondeuse DE Lames LES Arrêter Pour Jauge DE Roues LES Régler PourFig la Voir J Vitesse DE Régulateur LE Utiliser Comment Tondeuse LA Utiliser PourFig la Voir Mentnetionsta DE Frein LE Embrayée Pour GAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser Pour18 .Fig Moteur15 .Fig ’EMBRAYAGE Montage 12 .Fig 11 .Fig 10 .FigCourroie LA ET Tondeuse LA Installer LA DE Avant Roue LA AssemblezTionrecdi DE Volant LE Fixer Et 3 .Figs les Voir Siège LE AjustezCarton LE Deballer Assemblé PAS Pièces Pente-GuideClient DU Responsabilités UtilisationEntreposage Montage Produit DE SpécificationsEnfants Sécurité DE RèglesTracteurs des sécurité toute En l’utilisation pour ConseilsTracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour Conseils AvertissementPentes LES Dans Fonctionnement Général FonctionnementU the in Printed SR/AP 09.20.02 Avertissement

PPH25K54 specifications

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A key feature of the Poulan PPH25K54 is its cutting width of 54 inches, allowing users to cover more ground in fewer passes. This is particularly beneficial for larger yards, reducing mowing time while maintaining a professional-looking lawn. The mower's cutting height is adjustable, offering a range of settings from 1.5 inches to 4 inches. This feature enables users to customize their mowing experience according to grass type and treatment preferences.

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Safety is also a priority in the design of the Poulan PPH25K54. The mower is outfitted with a seat safety switch that prevents operation unless the operator is securely seated, significantly reducing the risk of accidents. Additionally, the durable steel frame adds stability during operation, ensuring users can maneuver the mower confidently.

Maintenance is simplified with the PPH25K54, featuring an easy-to-access oil filter and a spring-assisted deck lift for easier adjustments. This convenience allows homeowners to perform routine maintenance without extensive mechanical knowledge, promoting longevity and optimal performance.

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