Poulan 175682 owner manual To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig, To Adjust Brake See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 20)

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL

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

•Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

•Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION

•Install new belt in reverse order of removal.

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

•Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

IDLER

PULLEYS

MANDREL

PULLEYS

FIG. 20

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 21)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right 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 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn nut “A” until distance becomes 1-1/2". 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

1-1/2"

"ENGAGED"

NUT "A"

JAM NUT

OPERATING

ARM

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 22)

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.)

•Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

•Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep- ers.

•Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley.

•Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

ENGINE

PULLEY

CLUTCHING

IDLER

STATIONARY

IDLER

TRANSAXLE

PULLEY

FIG. 22

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 23)

The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows:

•Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

•Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel.

•Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) position.

•Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

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

GEARSHIFT LEVER

NEUTRAL

LOCK GATE

 

 

ADJUSTMENT

 

BOLT

FIG. 21

20

FIG. 23

 

 

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Contents PR18542STC Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for RIDE-ON MowersTable of Contents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesUnassembled Hardware Steering WheelSeat Keys Slope SheetAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig To SET UP Your Mower for Mulching To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine Mulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Each USE General Recommendations Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities Tractor Engine Cleaning Engine OIL FilterMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Adjust Brake See Fig Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig Storage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionWhen operator leaves Schematic Tractor - Model Number PR18542STCElectrical 2122175158 175566175141 121433XChassis and Enclosures 174619 17655430 169470X428 Fender 174930Drive 175410 17576572140608 73900600Steering Assembly 175121 177876175146 175118Seat Assembly 174894Decals Wheels and TiresEngine Optional Equipment Spark ArresterEngine Mower Deck 71081010 17449317060514 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

175682 specifications

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