Poulan PRK17G42STA TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See Fig, Service And Adjustments

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TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 25)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 25)

The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows:

•Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

•Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel.

•Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) position.

•Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

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

GEARSHIFT LEVER

NEUTRAL

LOCK GATE

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

FIG. 25

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. 26)

•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. 26

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 27)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the CUSTOMER RESPON- SIBILITIES section of this manual).

If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis.

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

•Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

•BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

•RED cable last from both batteries.

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Contents LAWN TRACTOR IMPORTANT MANUALAlways Wear Eye Protection During Operation PRK17G42STASafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers SAFETY RULESTABLE OF CONTENTS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSteering Wheel CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKSeat KeysTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY See FigINSTALL SEAT See Fig TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING CHECKLISTTO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Fig TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGINGOPERATION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height KNOW YOUR TRACTORTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig STOPPING See FigBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See FigTO TRANSPORT TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTSMOWING TIPS TO START ENGINE See FigMULCHING MOWING TIPS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE LUBRICATION CHARTCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSTRACTOR BATTERYBRAKE OPERATION TIRESCLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS CLEAN AIR SCREENENGINE V-BELTSAIR FILTER See Fig CLEANINGMUFFLER SPARK PLUGSSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO INSTALL MOWER See FigTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig TO ADJUST BRAKE See FigTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig WITH PARKING BRAKETO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See FigTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBERTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 28 andTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB INTERLOCKS AND RELAYSTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig TO ADJUST CARBURETORCABLE CLAMP SCREW SPEED CONTROL BRACKET THROTTLE LEVER OTHER STORAGEFUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OILPROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSCAUSE CORRECTIONEngine continues to run TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STA SCHEMATICELECTRICAL REPAIR PARTSKEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION 114 REPAIR PARTSCHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRK17G42STAScrew Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESDRIVE REPAIR PARTS STEERING ASSEMBLY Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 x Adaptor Wheel StrgSEAT ASSEMBLY DECALS WHEELS AND TIRESBearing Flange Front Wheel Only OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester ENGINEREPAIR PARTS MOWER DECK REPAIR PARTS MOWER LIFT Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 10 Ga Page LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS WARRANTYC. Securing Warranty Service E. No Dealer WarrantySIGHTING GUIDE SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAXFOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS PARTS AND SERVICE
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