Poulan 173411 owner manual Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT, To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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.

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 26)

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

•Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.

•Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward.

•Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine off.

•While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the adjustment bolt.

•Move motion control lever to the neutral (N) (lock gate) position.

•Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

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

After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position, follow these steps:

•Loosen the adjustment bolt.

•Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep.

•Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

•Start engine and test.

•If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied.

MOTION CONTROL

NEUTRAL

LOCK GATE

LEVER

 

 

ADJUSTMENT

 

BOLT

FIG. 26

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. 27)

•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. 27

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Contents PR20H42STA Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Steering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsSlope Sheet HOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingCheck Deck Levelness To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor Motion Control Lever Selects the speedHOW 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 See Fig To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations ¿ Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities Before Each USETires TractorBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemEngine Muffler Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasCleaning Spark PlugsTo Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigRecheck side-to-side adjustment To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See To Attach Jumper CablesInterlocks and Relays To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Fuse Fuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Service Notes Schematic Tractor - Model Number PR20H42STAElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 Drive Transaxle Hydro Gear Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and TiresEngine Optional Equipment Spark ArresterEngine 141295 Control ThrotMower Deck Repair Parts Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT 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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