Poulan PDGT26H48C owner manual To Replace Mower Drive Belt

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 24)

•Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.

•Lower mower to its lowest position.

•Disengage belt tention rod from lock bracket.

CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and release slowly.

•Remove screws from R.H. mandrel cover and remove cover.

•Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

•Disconnect R.H.suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring.

•Roll belt over the top of R.H. mandrel pulley carefully.

•Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

•Remove belt from idler pulleys.

•Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely.

•Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 24)

•Install belt in both idlers.

•Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

•Roll belt into upper groove of R.H. mandrel pulley care- fully.

•Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly.

•Reconnect R.H. suspension arm to rear deck bracket with retainer spring.

•Reassemble R.H. mandrel cover.

•Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket.

BELT TENSION

 

RH MANDREL

ROD(DISENGAGED

 

COVER

POSITION)

 

ELECTRIC

 

 

 

 

CLUTCH

 

 

PULLEY

 

 

IDLER

 

 

PULLEYS

 

 

R.H.

 

 

MANDREL

SPRING

 

 

ARM

 

 

RH SUSPENSION

 

 

ARM

PRIMARY

02513

 

IDLER ARM

 

 

FIG. 24

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

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

•Remove screws from R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers and remove covers.

REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT

(Refer to “TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT” illustration in this section of manual).

•Carefully roll belt over the top of R.H. mandrel pulley.

•Remove belt from idler pulleys.

•Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely.

•Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm.

REMOVE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT

•Carefully roll belt off L.H. mandrel pulley.

•Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and R.H. mandrel pulley.

•Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

•Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely.

•Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm.

INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT

•Install new belt in lower groove of R.H. mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown.

•Carefully roll belt over L.H. mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in all grooves properly.

REINSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT

(Refer to “TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT” illustration in this section of manual).

•Install belt into upper groove of R.H. mandrel pulley and around both idlers. Pull belt to front of mower to remove slack.

•Reinstall mandrel covers and securely tighten all screws.

•Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in all grooves correctly.

•Reinstall mower to tractor (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” in this section of manual).

L.H. MANDREL

SECONDARY

IDLER

 

IDLER ARM

PULLEY

 

 

 

 

SPRING

 

 

SECONDARY

 

 

SPRING ARM

CENTER

 

MANDREL

 

 

R.H. MANDREL

02515

 

 

FIG. 25

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Contents PDGT26H48C General Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for RIDE-ON Mowers II. Slope OperationTable of Contents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesUnassembled Parts HOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs To Attach Nose Roller See FigCheck Mower Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Operation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Transport See FigsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP General Recommendations MaintenanceBefore Each USE Tractor Transaxle Cooling EngineBelts Transaxle Pump FluidCleaning To Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt See FigTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigTo Check and Adjust Brake Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control Interlocks and RelaysEngine OIL OtherFuel System CylindersTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionWith attachment clutch Schematic Tractor Model Number PDGT26H48CElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures 183569 Bracket Asm., Fender Ground Drive 153Transaxle Hydro Gear Steering Assembly 180656 Wheel, Steering Engine KEY Part NO. NO. Description Lift Assembly Repair Parts Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresMower Deck KEY Part NO. NO. Description Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service

PDGT26H48C specifications

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