SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24)

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.

Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.

Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket.

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a firm grip on rod and release slowly.

Remove screws from R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers and remove covers.

Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

Install belt around both mandrel pulleys and around idler pulleys as shown.

Install belt onto electric clutch pulley.

IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES.

Reassemble R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers. Securely tighten all screws.

Engage belt tension rod on locking bracket.

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly.

Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.

Remove belt from electric clutch pulley, both mandrel pulleys and all idler pulleys.

BELT ROUTING

 

L.H. MANDREL

 

COVER

 

LOCKING BRACKET

BELT TENSION

ELECTRIC

ROD (DISENGAGED

POSITION)

CLUTCH

 

PULLEY

R.H. MANDREL

COVER

R.H.

MANDREL

IDLER

PULLEYS

FIG. 24

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Poulan PKGTH2554 manual To Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig, Mower Drive Belt Removal, Mower Drive Belt Installation

PKGTH2554 specifications

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