Poulan 180200 owner manual To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig, To Adjust Brake See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

•Remove mower drive belt (See “TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT” in this section of this manual).

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

•Remove screws from L.H. mandrel cover and remove cover.

•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 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 L.H. mandrel cover.

•Reinstall mower to tractor (See “INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT” in the Assembly section of this manual).

•Reassemble mower drive belt (See “TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT” in this section of this manual).

SECONDARY

IDLER

SECONDARY

IDLER ARM

PULLEY

SPRING ARM

L.H.

 

SPRING

 

MANDREL

 

 

 

CENTER

 

 

MANDREL

 

 

R.H.

 

 

MANDREL

 

 

COVER

FIG. 25

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26)

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

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be adjusted.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

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

•If distance is other than 1-3/4", loosen jam nut and turn nut “A” until distance becomes 1-3/4". Retighten jam nut against nut “A”.

•Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au- thorized service center/department.

WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”

1-3/4"

NUT “A”

JAM NUT

OPERATING

ARM

DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAR- EST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

FIG. 26

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 27)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

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

•Disconnect clutch wire harness.

•Remove clutch locator.

•Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

•Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades.

•Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around electric clutch.

•Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH LOCATOR

CLUTCH

 

CLUTCHING

IDLER

STATIONARY

IDLER

TRANSMISSION

INPUT PULLEYCLUTCH WIRE HARNESS

FIG. 27

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Contents DPR22H48STB Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat See Fig To Attach Nose Roller See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation 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 HillsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips Purge TransmissionBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsTractor Engine Engine OIL Filter CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Drive Belt FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigInterlocks and Relays Replacing Battery See FigTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF Service Notes Tractor Model Number DPR22H48STC SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Bracket Fender Drive Transaxle Order parts from Steering Assembly 175118 Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 Unc 175553 Clip Optional Equipment EngineSeat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsMower Lift Mower Deck Washer, Spacer Mower Vented Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service

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