Poulan PO1538C 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 ADJUST- MENTS:

Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

Place gearshift 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. 15)

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

Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” posi- tion.

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 TRAC- TOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME.

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 15)

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.

Place flat washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt and secure with small retainer spring.

Install belt onto engine pulley.

SMALL

RETAINER SPRING

FLAT WASHER

CLUTCH SPRING

SUSPENSION ARMS

SQUARE HOLE

SMALL RETAINER SPRING

ENGINE PULLEY

 

CLUTCH SPRING

FRONT LINK

RETAINER SPRING

ANTI-SWAY BAR

RETAINER SPRINGS

 

(BOTH SIDES)

COLLAR

 

HOUSING GUIDE

LARGE RETAINER

DEFLECTOR SHIELD

 

SPRING

 

 

 

BRACKET

FIG. 15

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Contents Model NO. PO1538C II. Slope Operation Safety RulesIV. Service General OperationSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Steering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsBefore Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Battery See Fig Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Check Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills To Transport Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsTo Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Service DatesOperator Presence System TractorBrake Operation TiresTransaxle Cooling BatteryEngine BeltsEngine Cooling Fins See Fig Clean AIR ScreenAIR Filter See Fig IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo 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 FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Attach Jumper Cables To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Fuse To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number PO1538C, Product Number 954 56 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis 5479J Plug Button Blk 359 Dia Choke Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering 140044X428 Wheel Steering 175131 Axle Asm Optional Equipment Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn Seat Wheels & Tires DecalsMower Lift Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc Mower Deck 178515 Service Notes Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation