Poulan CO18H42STA Transaxle Motion Control LE- VER Neutral Adjustment, Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER

Engine Pulley

Clutching Idler

Stationary Idler

Center Span

Keeper

Transmission

Input Pulley

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TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE- VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

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

1.	Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the
	right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.
2.	Start engine and move motion con-
	trol lever until tractor does not move
	forward or backward.
3.	Hold motion control lever in that posi-
	tion and turn engine off.
4.	While holding motion control lever in
	place, loosen the adjustment bolt.
5.	Move motion control lever to the neu-
	tral (N) (lock gate) position.
6.	Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: If additional clearance is needed
to get to adjustment bolt, move mower
deck height to the lowest position.
After above adjustment is made, if the
tractor still creeps forward or backward

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely.

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 our authorized service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

1.Block up axle securely.

2.Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheels have a square key - Do not lose).

3.Repair tire and reassemble.

NOTE: On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

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

5.Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and use tire sealant from an authorized ser- vice center/department. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining

Ring

while motion control lever is in neutral
position, follow these steps:
1.	Loosen the adjustment bolt.
2.	Move the motion control lever 1/4 to
	1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to

Axle

Cover

Square Key

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	creep.
3.	Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
4.	Start engine and test.
5.	If tractor still creeps, repeat above
	steps until satisfied.

Motion Control	Neutral
Lever	Lock Gate
	Adjustment
02239	Bolt

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/

REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before op- erating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANS- MISSION” in the Operation section of this manual.

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- TERY

WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate 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 "BAT- TERY" 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.

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