ASSEMBLY

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.

FIG. 3

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 deflector shield to the right.

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FIG. 4

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

A

FIG. 5

NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are point- ing forward before sliding mower under tractor.

Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor.

FIRST INSTALL ANTI-SWAY BAR (S).

-From right side of mower, insert anti-sway bar into hole in transmission bracket (T).

T

S

A

 

 

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FIG. 6

-Pivot bar towards you and insert other end of bar into hole in rear mower bracket (D). Move mower as needed to insert bar.

-Secure with washer and retainer spring as shown using small 5/16 retainer spring.

D

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FIG. 7

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Poulan PBGT26H54 manual Install Mower and Drive Belt, First Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S

PBGT26H54 specifications

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