Poulan PR18542STC Service and Adjustments, To Remove Mower See Fig, To Install Mower See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

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

•Place gearshift 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. 15)

Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor.

•Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

•Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position.

•Roll belt off engine pulley.

•Remove small retainer spring, and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt.

•Remove large retainer spring, slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket.

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME.

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 15)

•Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor.

•Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

•Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

•Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis bracket by re- moving retainer spring.

•Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs.

•Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs.

•Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under tractor.

SQUARE HOLE

SUSPENSION ARMS

SMALL RETAINER SPRING

CLUTCH SPRING

ENGINE PULLEY

FRONT LINK

RETAINER SPRING

ANTI-SWAY BAR

 

RETAINER SPRINGS

COLLAR

(BOTH SIDES)

HOUSING GUIDE

LARGE RETAINER

SPRING

BRACKET

FIG. 15

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Contents PR18542STC Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for RIDE-ON MowersTable of Contents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesSeat Unassembled HardwareSteering Wheel Keys Slope SheetHOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Check Tire Pressure To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine Mowing Tips To Start Engine See FigMulching Mowing Tips General Recommendations Lubrication Chart Customer ResponsibilitiesBefore Each USE Tractor Engine Muffler CleaningEngine OIL Filter Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing Battery See FigsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Choke Control See FigTo Adjust Carburetor Fuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionWhen operator leaves Schematic Tractor - Model Number PR18542STCElectrical 2122175141 175158175566 121433XChassis and Enclosures 30 169470X428 Fender 174619176554 174930Drive 72140608 175410175765 73900600Steering Assembly 175146 175121177876 175118Seat Assembly 174894Decals Wheels and TiresEngine Optional Equipment Spark ArresterEngine Mower Deck 17060514 71081010174493 165890X421Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Page Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sighting GuideParts and Service
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