Poulan PP18542 Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See Fig, Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL- ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 31)

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) posi- tion.

•Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

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

 

NEUTRAL

GEARSHIFT LEVER

LOCK GATE

 

 

ADJUSTMENT

 

BOLT

Fig. 31

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. 32)

RETAINING WASHERS

RING

AXLE

COVER

SQUARE KEY (REAR

WHEEL ONLY)

Fig. 32

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 33)

WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the Maintenance section of this manual).

If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+)terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

•Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

•BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

•RED cable last from both batteries.

•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

WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY

FULLY CHARGED

BATTERY

to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Fig. 33

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Contents PP18542 II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Before Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Battery See Fig Install Seat See Figs a and 2BCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor Engine HOW to USE Your TractorMower Blades Ground DriveReverse Operation System ROS See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig Using the Reverse Operation SystemBefore Starting the Engine To Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsLubrication Chart MaintenanceCheck Reverse Operation ROS SYS- TEM BatteryTractor Check Operator Presence SystemEngine IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Figs Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See FigTo Replace Motion Belt Drive See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigInterlocks and Relays To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbCylinders StorageFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

PP18542 specifications

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