To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment, Rear Wheel

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TRACTOR V-BELT DRIVE SCHEMATIC
VIEWED FROM L.H. SIDE OF TRACTOR
		CLUTCH-
		ING IDLER	BELT
	CLUTCHING		BELT
	CLUTCHING		KEEPER
ENGINE	FLAT IDLER
ENGINE	ABOVE BELT
PULLEY	ABOVE BELT
V-IDLER	KEEPER
V-IDLER
BELT
KEEPER	BELT
	TWISTS
ENGINE		BELT	TRANSAXLE
ENGINE		KEEPER	PULLEY
PULLEY		KEEPER	PULLEY
PULLEY
	V-IDLER
AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOM

FIG. 28

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 ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation. Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary.

TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig. 29) -

•Position front wheels straight ahead.

•Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires (dimensions “A” and “B”).

•Front dimension “A” should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than rear dimension “B”.

TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs. 29 and 30) -

•Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.

•Adjust tie rod until dimension “A” is 1/8" to 1/4" less than dimension “B”.

•Tighten jam nuts securely.

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

FRONT OF TRACTOR

FIG. 29

ADJUSTMENT SLEEVES

TIE ROD

JAM NUTS

FIG. 30

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 31)

•Block up axle securely.

•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal.

•Repair tire and reassemble.

•Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

•Replace axle cover.

REAR WHEEL -

•Block rear axle securely.

•Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal.

•Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub bolts securely.

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

FIG. 31

177271 specifications

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Poulan 177271 To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment, Front Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment, Rear Wheel

Models: 177271