Poulan XT24H48YT manual To Level Mower Housing, FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower brackets.

NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin. If necessary, move mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower brackets.

IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES.

Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket.

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly.

Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring.

If equipped, turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension.

Raise deck to highest position.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19)

Raise mower to its highest position.

Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground level at front corners of mower. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same.

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: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16".

Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BOTTOM EDGE

 

BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER TO

 

OF MOWER TO

GROUND

00598

GROUND

A

GROUND LINE

A

 

FIG. 18

SUSPENSION

ARM

01553

LIFT LINK

ADJUSTMENT NUT

FIG. 19

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21)

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 blades should be adjusted so the front tip is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position.

CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance "B" at front and rear tip of the blade.

Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front plate 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 blade, loosen nut “C” on both front links an equal number of turns.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut “C” will change distance. “B” by approximately 3/16".

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

To raise front of blade, loosen nut “D” from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut “C” on both front links an equal number of turns.The two front links must remain equal in length.

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

Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

BLADE

02548

“B”“B”

FIG. 20

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Contents Always Wear EYE Protection During Operation XT24H48YTSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService III. ChildrenIV. Towing Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Check Battery See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs Check Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigReverse Operation System ROS To Operate on HillsTo Transport See Figs Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips Purge TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Lubrication Chart MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEBlade Removal See Fig TractorTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Check Operator Presence SystemEngine Cleaning Service and Adjustments To Install MowerTo Remove Mower See Fig FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Attach Jumper CablesTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace FuseOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Engine dies when Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service

XT24H48YT specifications

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