Poulan PDGT26H54A owner manual FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only.

To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side.

To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side.

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

Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BOTTOM EDGE

 

BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER TO

 

OF MOWER TO

GROUND

00598

GROUND

 

 

A

GROUND LINE

A

 

 

FIG. 20

SUSPENSION

ARM

01553

LIFT LINK

ADJUSTMENT NUT

FIG. 21

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23)

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is approximately 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.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance "B" at front and rear tip of the blade.

Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front plate links are equal in length.

If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link.

To lower front of blade, loosen nut “C” on both front links an equal number of turns.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut “C” will change distance. “B” by approximately 3/16".

When distance “B” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut “D” against trunnion on both front links.

To raise front of blade, loosen nut “D” from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut “C” on both front links an equal number of turns. The two front links must remain equal in length.

When distance “B” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut “D” against trunnion on both front links.

Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

02548

BLADE

“B”“B”

FIG. 22

BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE

EQUAL IN LENGTH

02516

NUT “D”

 

NUT “C”

 

02517

TRUNNION

 

 

FRONT PLATE

 

 

ASSEMBLY

 

 

FIG. 23

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Contents Model PDGT26H54ASafe Operation Practices for RIDE-ON Mowers IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationTable of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsUnassembled Parts Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Install Seat See FigTo Attach Nose Roller See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt SeesCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips Purge TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Maintenance General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Tractor Belts EngineTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidCleaning To Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs Mower Drive Belt Installation To Replace Mower Drive Belt See FigMower Drive Belt Removal To Check and Adjust Brake To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysFuel System OtherEngine OIL CylindersProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsWith attachment clutch Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationFor Service or Replacement Parts Parts and Service