Poulan PDGT26H54A owner manual To Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig, Mower Drive Belt Removal

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24)

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

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

•Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.

•Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket.

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a ﬁrm grip on rod and release slowly.

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

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

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

•Install belt around both mandrel pulleys and around idler pulleys as shown.

•Install belt onto electric clutch pulley.

IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES.

•Reassemble R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers. Securely tighten all screws.

•Engage belt tension rod on locking bracket.

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly.

•Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.

•Remove belt from electric clutch pulley, both mandrel pulleys and all idler pulleys.

BELT ROUTING

	L.H. MANDREL
	COVER
	LOCKING BRACKET
BELT TENSION	ELECTRIC
ROD (DISENGAGED	ELECTRIC
POSITION)	CLUTCH
	PULLEY

R.H. MANDREL

COVER

R.H.

MANDREL

IDLER

PULLEYS

FIG. 24

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Contents PDGT26H54A ModelGeneral 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 SeeInstall Mower and Drive Belt Sees To Attach Nose Roller See FigCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation 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 Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove Mower See FigFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig Mower Drive Belt InstallationMower Drive Belt Removal Transaxle 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 Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service For Service or Replacement Parts