Poulan PK20H48YT manual To Replace Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24)

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).

 

SECONDARY

SPRING

L.H. MAN-

IDLER ARM

IDLER

SECONDARY

DREL

 

PULLEY

SPRING ARM

 

 

CENTER

 

 

MANDREL

 

R.H. MANDREL

FIG. 24

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted.

TO CHECK BRAKE

•Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- gage parking brake.

•Disengage transmission by placing freewhel control in “transmission disengaged” position. Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.

The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

•Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- gage parking brake.

•Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut “A” on brake rod.

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Contents Always Wear EYE Protection During Operation PK20H48YTII. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Before Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Battery See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsTo Attach Nose Roller 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 To Operate on Hills To Operate Mower See FigReverse Operation System ROS ADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTo Transport See Figs Check Engine OIL LevelAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing TipsPurge Transmission Before Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsCheck Operator Presence System TractorBlade Removal See Fig To Sharpen Blade See FigEngine Cleaning To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigBelt Removal Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Attach Jumper Cables Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Replace Fuse To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points Engine dies when Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service

PK20H48YT specifications

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