Poulan PKGTH2554 To Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig, Mower Drive Belt Removal, Belt Routing

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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

POSITION)

CLUTCH

 

PULLEY

R.H. MANDREL

COVER

R.H.

MANDREL

IDLER

PULLEYS

FIG. 24

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Contents Model Always Wear EYE Protection During OperationGeneral Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersII. Slope Operation III. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall 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 Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower height Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigUsing the Reverse Operation System Reverse Operation System ROSCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USEBlade Removal See Fig TractorTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Engine Cleaning To Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove Mower See FigFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs Mower Drive Belt Removal Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig Belt RoutingTransaxle 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 CorrectionEngine dies when Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service

PKGTH2554 specifications

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