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Poulan 178497 Service And Adjustments, TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See Fig

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TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 27)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 27)

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

•Park tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning ignition key to “OFF” position and engage parking brake.

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

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

•Tighten the adjustment bolt.

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

FIG. 27

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.

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. 28)

•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. 28 and 19)

•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.

B

FRONT OF TRACTOR

A

FIG. 28

ADJUSTMENT

SLEEVES

TIE ROD

JAM NUTS

FIG. 29

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Poulan 178497 Service And Adjustments, TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See Fig, Front Wheel Camber

Contents

Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation MODELIMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away LAWN TRACTORI. GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY RULESIV. SERVICE Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersNever carry passengers or children even with the blades off SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE OF CONTENTSPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Seat UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel Gauge WheelTO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS AND BRACKETS TO MOWER DECK See Fig ASSEMBLYINSTALL SEAT See Fig TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER See Fig ASSEMBLYINSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT See Figs. 6 and CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS CHECKLISTASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSUREOPERATION MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor KNOW YOUR TRACTORHEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower height OPERATIONTO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig OPERATIONTO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See FigOPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER See Figs. 7 andADD GASOLINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINEOPERATION CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVELPURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPSOPERATION MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE LUBRICATION CHART ¡CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSBRAKE OPERATION TRACTORBATTERY CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINECLEAN AIR SCREEN CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREASMUFFLER CLEANINGCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER See FigTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO INSTALL MOWER TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH See Fig Reinstall mowerTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See Fig TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig REPLACING BATTERY See FigTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING See Fig TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See FigTO ADJUST CARBURETOR SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See FigTRACTOR STORAGEOTHER BATTERYCORRECTION TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSEEngine continues to run TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSSERVICE NOTES SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50DELECTRICAL REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50D ELECTRICAL REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50D CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50D CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50D GROUND DRIVE REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50D GROUND DRIVE REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50D 2015 REPAIR PARTSSTEERING ASSEMBLY TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50DAdapter, Wheel Steering REPAIR PARTSSTEERING ASSEMBLY TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50DSPARK ARRESTER KIT REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50D ENGINEScrew Hex Hd Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4 REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50D ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50D REPAIR PARTSSEAT ASSEMBLY TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50D REPAIR PARTSLIFT ASSEMBLY MOWER DECK REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50D Washer, Hard Blade Mower Vented REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50D MOWER DECKWHEELS & TIRES REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50D DECALSSERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES LIMITED WARRANTY SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS PARTS AND SERVICE