ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 4)

The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance.

Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top. Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center locknuts and tighten securely.

For ease of mower to tractor assembly, raise gauge wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins and spring retainers.

Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See “TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation section of this manual.

RETAINER SPRING

PIN

ADJUSTING

SHOULDER BAR

BOLT

GAUGE

WHEEL 3/8-16 CENTER LOCKNUT

3/8 WASHER

FIG. 4

TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5)

Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 gauge washers, and nose roller between deck mounting brackets as shown. Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown.

Install hex bolts and lock nuts as shown. Tighten hardware securely.

NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are positioned in tab holes in deck brackets.

 

“B”

 

BRACKET

 

TAB

TAB

 

HOLE

 

HEX

LOCK

BOLT

NUT

 

“A”

NOSE

BRACKET

ROLLER

TAB

WASHER

 

FIG. 5

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Poulan 179419 owner manual Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig, To Attach Nose Roller See Fig