Poulan PR20PH42STA owner manual To Adjust Brake See Fig, To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

BELT INSTALLATION -

•Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.

•Install mower (See "To Install Mower" in this section of manual).

MANDREL

IDLER PULLEYS

 

PULLEY

 

MANDREL

PULLEY

FIG. 22

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 23)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be adjusted.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

•Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut “A” on brake rod.

•If distance is other than 1-3/4", loosen jam nut and turn nut “A” until distance becomes 1-3/4". Retighten jam nut against nut “A”.

•Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au- thorized service center/department.

WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”

1-3/4"

NUT “A”

JAM NUT

OPERATING

ARM

DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAR- EST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

FIG. 23

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TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

•Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of this manual.)

•Disconnect clutch wire harness.

•Remove clutch locator.

•Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

•Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades.

•Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around electric clutch.

•Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH LOCATOR

CLUTCH

 

CLUTCHING

 

IDLER

 

STATIONARY

 

IDLER

 

TRANSMISSION

 

INPUT PULLEY

 

 

CLUTCH

 

WIRE HARNESS

FIG. 24

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANSMIS- SION” in the Operation section of this manual.

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.

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Contents PR20PH42STA Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety Rules Table of Contents Seat Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel KeysHOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Install Mulcher Plate See Fig To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check Brake SystemBattery Reverse Forward Fast OperationKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Transport See FigsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionMulching Mowing Tips Customer Responsibilities Service DatesLubrication Chart General RecommendationsBrake Operation Blade Care BatteryTractor TiresEngine Spark Plugs CleaningMuffler Engine OIL FilterTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Removal To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Adjust Brake See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig To Attach Jumper CablesInterlocks and Relays To Replace Headlight BulbTo Replace Fuse To Adjust Carburetor Fuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionOFF Wiring Insulated Clips PTO Switch SchematicIgnition Switch Tractor Model Number PR20PH42STAElectrical KEY Part Description 175688Chassis and Enclosures Bracket Fender Repair Parts DriveTransaxle Order parts from Steering Assembly 175118 Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 Unc 175553 Clip Optional Equipment EngineKEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift Mower Deck Bar Adjusting Gauge Wheel Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service

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