Poulan 96012004701 To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig, Belt Removal, Belt Installation

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 16 and 17)

•Raise mower to its highest position.

•At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other.

•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: Three full turns of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8".

•Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BOTTOM EDGE OF

 

BOTTOM EDGE

MOWER

 

OF MOWER

TO GROUND

 

TO GROUND

“A”

GROUND LINE

“A”

FIG. 16

SUSPENSION ARM

LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT

FIG. 17

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19)

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 housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its high- est position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance “D” directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown.

•Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front 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 mower loosen nut “E” on both front links an equal number of turns.

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

•To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links an equal number of turns. The two front links must remain equal in length.

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

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

MANDREL

"D"

"D"

FIG. 18

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT "F"

NUT "E"

TRUNNION

FRONT LINKS

FIG. 19

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 20)

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

•Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of this manual).

•Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

•Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

•Install new belt in reverse order of removal.

•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.

•Install mower in reverse order of removal instruc- tions.

MANDREL

IDLER

PULLEY

PULLEYS

MANDREL

 

PULLEY

 

FIG. 20

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Contents PB19H42LT Always Wear EYE Protection During OperationSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Slope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery See Fig Check Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Operate Mower See Fig Reverse Operation System ROSBefore Starting the Engine To Transport See FigsCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing TipsPurge Transmission Maintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETo Sharpen Blade See Fig TractorBlade Removal See Fig Engine Cleaning Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigBelt Removal Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting 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

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