MAINTENANCE
Parking Brake
Visually check that no damage is found on the lever, links, or switch belonging to the parking brake. Perform a standstill test and check that there is sufficient braking action.
To adjust the parking brake, contact the Poulan service workshop.
WARNING!
Faulty adjustment can result in reduced braking ability and can cause an accident.
V-belts
Check every 100 hours of operation. Check for severe cracking and large nicks.
NOTE: The belt will show some small cracks in normal operation.
The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
Deck Belt
Deck Belt Replacement
Deck belt removal.
1.Park on a level surface. Apply park brake.
2.Lower the deck to the lowest cutting position.
3.Disengage the clutch by sliding the blade control lever downwards.
4.Carefully lift the belt away from belt keepers and off deck pulleys and remove from deck.
5.Replace belt (refer to the belt routing decal on the deck) and
Check for proper operation of parking brake
Disengage clutch to replace deck belt
Check deck belt for excessive wear
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