Poulan PB22H54YT manual Assemble Front Wheel to Mower See Fig, Install Mower and Drive Belt

ASSEMBLY

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NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- eration section for location and function of controls)

•Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal.

•Place freewheel control in disengaged position to dis- engage transmission (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the Operation section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- eration section for location and function of controls)

•Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com- pleted.

•Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

•Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" position (see "TO TRANSPORT" in Operation section of this manual).

•Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set the parking brake.

•Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Remove key from bag and start the engine (see "TO START" in the Operation section of this manual). After engine has started, move throttle control to idle (slow) position.

•Release parking brake.

•Slowly depress forward drive pedal and drive tractor off skid.

•Apply brake to stop tractor and set parking brake.

•Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

ASSEMBLE FRONT WHEEL TO MOWER (See Fig. 3)

• Using shoulder bolt, washer and locknut from parts bag, assemble front wheel to mower as shown.Tighten securely.

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INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

(See Figs. 4-12)

See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY Supplement Sheet for additional guidance on this assembly.

Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage parking brake.

•Lower attachment lift lever to it's lowest position.

CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loaded.Have a tight grip on lift lever, lower it slowly and engage in lowest position.

•Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and position mower on right side of tractor with defl ector shield to the right.

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•Remove plastic tie securing belt, bring belt forward and check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.

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