Poulan 187080 owner manual Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT, To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

ENGINE

PULLEY

CLUTCHING

IDLER

STATIONARY

IDLER

TRANSMISSION

INPUT PULLEY

CENTER SPAN KEEPER

FIG. 25

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See“PURGETRANSMISSION” in the Operation section of this manual.

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 26)

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

•Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.

•Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward.

•Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine off.

•While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the adjustment bolt.

•Move motion control lever to the neutral (N) (lock gate) position.

•Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.

After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position, follow these steps:

•Loosen the adjustment bolt.

•Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep.

•Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

•Start engine and test.

•If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satis- fied.

MOTION CONTROL

NEUTRAL

LEVER

LOCK GATE

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

02239

FIG. 26

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 27)

•Block up axle securely.

•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).

•Repair tire and reassemble.

•On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

•Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

•Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

WASHERS

RETAINING RING

AXLE COVER

SQUARE KEY

(REAR WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 27

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 28)

WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

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Contents PD18H42STB Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Slope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat Gauge WheelTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See a Check Battery See FigCheck Deck Levelness To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Tire PressureOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport See Figs To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing TipsPurge Transmission Mulching Mowing Tips Before Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsTractor Engine Spark Plugs CleaningEngine OIL Filter MufflerTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Interlocks and Relays Replacing Battery See FigsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbAcceleration Test To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number PD18H42STB SchematicTractor - Model Number PD18H42STB Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor - Model Number PD18H42STB Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number PD18H42STB Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor - Model Number PD18H42STB Steering Assembly 180656 Wheel Steering Tractor - Model Number PD18H42STB Engine 184362 KEY Part NO. no Description Tractor - Model Number PD18H42STB Seat AssemblyWheels & Tires Tractor - Model Number PD18H42STB DecalsTractor - Model Number PD18H42STB Mower Lift Repair Parts 152 153 154 Tractor - Model Number PD18H42STB Mower Deck182032X421 Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service

187080 specifications

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