Poulan 176851 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. 16)

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.

•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.

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

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 16)

•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.

SMALL

SUSPENSION ARMS

 

RETAINER

 

SPRING

SQUARE HOLE

CLUTCH

ENGINE PULLEY

SPRING

 

RETAINER

 

SPRING

 

 

FRONT LINK

ANTI-SWAY BAR

 

COLLAR

RETAINER SPRINGS

(BOTH SIDES)

HOUSING

GUIDE

LARGE

RETAINERBRACKET

SPRING

Fig. 16

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Contents Model NO. PC14542B II. Slope Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationTable of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsSlope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat KeysBefore Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Battery See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat See Fig Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills To TransportADD Gasoline Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig General Recommendations Customer ResponsibilitiesBefore Each USE Operator Presence System TractorBrake Operation TiresTransaxle Cooling BatteryEngine BeltsEngine Cooling Fins See Fig Clean AIR ScreenTo Service PRE-CLEANER To Service CartridgeIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig Belt Removal To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Attach Jumper Cables To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Fuse To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number PC14542B Schematic2122 Electrical175566 175158175141 Chassis and Enclosures 17490608 176554145 120 116 202 150 151 Drive197 162145212 17497372140608 73900600Steering Assembly Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 12Ga Engine 148315 170551Seat Assembly 176851 DecalsWheels & Tires 176396Mower Lift Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc Mower Deck 174284 17060514174493 171977Service Notes Limited Warranty For Limited WarrantiesSlope Sighting Guide CUT This OUT Dotted Is a
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