Poulan 178500 owner manual To Replace Mower Drive Belt, To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) -

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 the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance “F” directly in front of 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 housing, loosen nut “G” on both front links an equal number of turns.

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

•To raise front of mower housing, loosen nut “H” from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut “G” on both front links an equal number of turns.

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

NOTE: Each full turn of nut “G” will change dim. “F” by approximately 3/8".

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

“F”

GROUND LINE

“F”

FIG. 22

BOTH FRONT LINKS SHOULD BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT “H”

NUT “G”

 

TRUNNION

 

FRONT

 

PLATE ASSEMBLY

 

FIG. 23

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TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 24) -

•Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.

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

•Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel pulley.

•Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

•Remove belt from idler pulleys.

•Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

•Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely.

•Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower housing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 24) -

•Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown.

•Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

•Roll belt into upper groove of L.H. mandrel pulley.

•Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly and inside belt keepers.

•Reassemble L.H. mandrel cover.

 

SCREWS

ELECTRIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLUTCH

 

 

IDLER

PULLEY

L.H.

 

 

L.H.

PULLEYS

 

MANDREL

MANDREL

 

 

COVER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOWER

 

 

 

DRIVE

 

 

 

BELT

PRIMARY

 

 

 

IDLER ARM

 

 

 

 

BELT

 

 

 

KEEPERS

 

 

FIG. 24

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 R.H. mandrel cover and remove cover. Unhook spring from bolt on mower housing.

•Carefully roll belt off R.H. mandrel pulley.

•Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and L.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 to see that they rotate freely.

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Contents PRGT2046B IV. Service Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Install Seat See FigInstall Mulcher Plate See Fig To SET UP Your Mower for Mulching See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Mower Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower heightHOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Transport To Operate Mower See FigMowing Tips Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineProvide the best recutting action of the blades Mulching Mowing TipsCustomer Responsibilities Service DatesGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Engine Clean AIR ScreenBelts Transaxle CoolingClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas CleaningEngine OIL Filter MufflerTo Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel Camber To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Replace Fuse To Adjust Carburetor To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Choke Control See FigOther StorageFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsWith attachment clutch Tractor - Model Number PRGT2046B SchematicElectrical 178861 KEY Part DescriptionChassis and Enclosures 177679 175282175289X428 177956117 4855 150 6156 Ground Drive150035 Nyliner 7563R Washer, Thrust, AxleSteering Assembly 137156 137347Engine 177748 175437X428175440X428 KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Seat AssemblyWheels & Tires Decals178500 178501Lift Assembly 175805 175560175689 Mower Deck 178342 174493Transaxle Repair Parts Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty Slope Sighting Guide CUT This OUT Dotted Is aParts and Service

178500 specifications

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