SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

RETAINER

 

 

SPRING

 

 

DRIVE BELT TEN-

 

 

SION HANDLE

 

 

ENGINE PULLEY

 

TRANSAXLE

 

PULLEY

BELT KEEPER

 

 

FLAT IDLER

 

 

 

BELT

BELT

BELT

KEEPER

 

KEEPER

KEEPER

CLUTCHING

V-IDLER

CLUTCHING

FLAT IDLER

 

IDLER

 

FIG. 27

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 28)

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. 28

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See“PURGETRANSMISSION” in the Operation section of this manual.

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 per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

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 your nearest authorized service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 29)

Block up axle securely.

Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal.

Repair tire and reassemble.

Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

Replace axle cover.

REAR WHEEL -

Block rear axle securely.

Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal.

Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub bolts securely.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE

COVER

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FIG. 29

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Poulan PDGT26H48A owner manual Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig, Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT