Poulan SP24H48YT manual To Level Mower Housing, SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment

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9.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 brack- ets.

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 rout- ing in all mower pulley grooves.

10.Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket.

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

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

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

13.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 “PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

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 adjust- ment 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 of

Bottom Edge of

Mower to Ground

Mower to Ground

00598

 

Suspension

Arm

01553

Lift Link

Adjustment Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT 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 blade

Before making any necessary adjust- ments, 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

A

GROUND LINE

A

“B”“B”

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Contents Operators Manual Warranty Table of ContentsGeneral Operation Safety RulesII. Slope Operation Service Safe Handling of GasolineIII. Children IV. TowingGeneral Service Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsAPI-SG-SL Gauge Wheels Nose Roller Unassembled PartsTools Required for Assembly ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATIONTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck To Attach Nose RollerInstall Mower and Drive Belt Check Tire Pressure ChecklistCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor To USE Choke Control HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo Operate Mower Reverse Operation System ROSTo Operate on Hills Before Starting the EngineTo Transport Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsADD Gasoline To Start EnginePurge Transmission Mowing Tips Lubrication Chart MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Engine AIR Filter CleaningTo Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt InstallationMower Drive Belt Removal To Replace Mower Blade SEC- Ondary Drive Belt Install NEW Mower Blade Secondary Drive BeltRemove Mower Drive Belt Remove Mower Blade Secondary Drive BeltTo Adjust Brake To Check and Adjust BrakeBelt Installation To Check BrakeTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Transmission Removal ReplacementFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable Replacing BatteryTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbStorage BatteryOther Problem Cause Correction Troubleshooting ChartExcessive Poor grass Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

SP24H48YT specifications

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