Service And Adjustments, Front Wheel Camber | Poulan 178497 specs

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 TRACTOR I. GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY RULESIV. SERVICE Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE OF CONTENTSPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Seat UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel Gauge Wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS AND BRACKETS TO MOWER DECK See Fig INSTALL SEAT See Fig TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER See Fig INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT See Figs. 6 and CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS CHECKLISTCHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS OPERATION MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor KNOW YOUR TRACTORHEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower height TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 7 and TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See FigTO OPERATE MOWER See Figs. 7 and TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO START ENGINE See Fig BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL ADD GASOLINE PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE LUBRICATION CHART ¡CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS TIRES TRACTORBATTERY BRAKE OPERATION V-BELTS ENGINECLEAN AIR SCREEN CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS SPARK PLUGS CLEANINGAIR FILTER See Fig MUFFLER TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO INSTALL MOWER TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH See FigReinstall mower FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See FigTRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See FigREPLACING BATTERY See Fig INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING See FigTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO ADJUST CARBURETOR TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See FigTO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See Fig ENGINE OIL STORAGEOTHER FUEL SYSTEM CORRECTION TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run SERVICE NOTES SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50D ELECTRICAL REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES GROUND DRIVE GROUND DRIVE 38,40 STEERING ASSEMBLY2015 37,39 Adapter, Wheel Steering 6962 ENGINESPARK ARRESTER KIT Screw Hex Hd Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4 SEAT ASSEMBLY LIFT ASSEMBLY MOWER DECK Washer, Hard Blade Mower Vented PART DECALSWHEELS & TIRES SERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES LIMITED WARRANTY SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS PARTS AND SERVICE