Poulan PDGT26H48A To Attach Nose Roller See Fig, Install Mower and Drive Belt See Figs

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ASSEMBLY

TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5)

Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower mounting brackets as shown. Tighten securely.

NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are positioned in tab holes in mower brackets.

Position nose roller between brackets and install rod and retainer spring.

LOCK

HEX BOLT

 

NUT

 

• Be sure belt tension rod is in disengaged position.

Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

• Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck

pins. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops

up as shown.

• Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension

brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs

as shown.

• Position front plate assembly between front mower

brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes

and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop

retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower

TAB

ROD

"B"

BRACKET

brackets.

NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin.If necessary, move

HOLE

"A" BRACKET

NOSE ROLLER

RETAINER SPRING

FIG. 5

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 6 and 7)

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park- ing brake.

Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck.

Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.

If equipped, turn height adjustment knob counter- clockwise until it stops.

Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.

mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower brackets.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket.

Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket.

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

Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring.

If equipped, turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension.

Raise deck to highest position.

Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.

LOCK BRACKET

FRONT SUSPENSION

 

 

ELECTRIC

BRACKETS

 

BELT TENSION ROD

CLUTCH PULLEY

DOUBLE LOOP

 

(DISENGAGED POSITION)

 

 

FRONT MOWER

RETAINER SPRING

FRONT PLATE

 

 

 

CHASSIS

BRACKET

 

ASSEMBLY

 

 

 

BRACKET

 

 

 

 

 

SINGLE LOOP

GAUGE

 

RETAINER SPRINGS

 

FLANGED PIN

 

WHEEL

 

 

 

 

 

DOUBLE LOOP

 

 

 

RETAINER SPRING

 

 

 

USE PLIERS FOR

ANTI-SWAY

 

 

RETAINER

BAR

 

 

SPRINGS

 

 

 

 

SUSPENSION ARMS

 

 

 

DOUBLE LOOP

 

DEFLECTOR

 

RETAINER SPRING

 

LOOP UP

(OUTWARD POINTING

 

SHIELD

 

DECK PINS)

 

 

FIG. 6

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Contents PDGT26H48A IV. Service Safe Operation Practices for RIDE-ON MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationTable of Contents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesUnassembled Parts Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor 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 for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Operation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionBefore Each USE MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Tractor Engine Cleaning Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Adjust Attachment Clutch See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigTo Attach Jumper Cables To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig Other Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionOFF Schematic Tractor Model Number PDGT26H48A, Product Number 954 56Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures 138Repair Parts Ground Drive 153Transaxle Hydro Gear Steering Assembly 180656 Wheel, Steering Engine Spark Arrester KITSeat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresLift Assembly Mower 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