Poulan PRGT2046A Service and Adjustments, Tractor, To Remove Mower See Fig, To Install Mower

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

•Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

•Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

•Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key.

•Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 20)

•Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

•Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting.

•Lower mower to its lowest position.

•Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chassis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

•Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disengage arms from deck.

•Raise attachment lift to its highest position.

•Remove two retainer springs from each front link and remove links.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21)

•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".

•Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

•Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in “INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT” in the Assembly section of this manual.

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.

•Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BOTTOM EDGE

BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER TO

OF MOWER TO

GROUND

GROUND

A

A

 

GROUND LINE

FIG. 21

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.

ADJUSTMENT

LIFT

FRONT MOWER

NUTS

LINKS

BRACKET

 

 

SUSPENSION

ARMS

CHASSIS

BRACKET

FRONT

LINKS

RETAINER

SPRINGS

RETAINER

SPRING

FRONT MOWER BRACKET

ANTI-SWAY BAR RETAINER

SPRINGS

FIG. 20

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Contents PRGT2046A Safety Rules IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonRemove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor Install Seat See FigAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig To SET UP Your Mower for Mulching See Fig Install Mulcher Plate See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Fig Install mulcher plate if previously removedCheck Tire Pressure Check Mower LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemChecklist Operation Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower height Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightBefore Starting the Engine Mulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Service Dates Customer ResponsibilitiesGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Clean AIR Screen EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingCleaning Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasEngine OIL Filter MufflerService and Adjustments To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing TractorTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Recheck side-to-side adjustmentTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Adjust Attachment Clutch See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentFront Wheel Camber To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Adjust CarburetorTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Choke Control See FigStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionOFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PRGT2046AElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Ground Drive Wheel, Hub Assembly Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Engine Engine Briggs Model # Seat Assembly 154170563 DecalsWheels & Tires Lift Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Mower Deck KEY Part Description Transaxle Repair Parts Page Page Limited Warranty Canada contactSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service
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