Service and Adjustments | Poulan PR20PH42STC manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

•Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

•Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

•Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key.

•Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18)

Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor.

•Place attachment clutch switch in “DISENGAGED” position.

•Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position.

•Roll belt off electric clutch pulley.

•Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring.

•Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs.

•Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs.

•Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under tractor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 18)

•Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor.

•Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

•Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainer springs..

•Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs.

•Connect anti-swaybar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring.

•Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

SUSPENSION ARMS

ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY

RETAINER SPRING

FRONT LINK

RETAINER

SPRINGS

(BOTH SIDES)

ANTI-SWAY BAR

RETAINER SPRINGS (BOTH

SIDES)

DEFLECTOR SHIELD

FIG. 18

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Poulan PR20PH42STC owner manual Service and Adjustments, To Remove Mower See Fig, To Install Mower See Fig

Contents

PR20PH42STC Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatKeys Slope Sheet Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from Carton Install Seat See Fig To SET UP Your Mower for Mulching Install Mulcher Plate See FigAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig To Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Tire Pressure Check Mower LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake System Operation Know Your Tractor To USE Cruise Control HOW to USE Your TractorTo Move Forward and Backward To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See Figs Before Starting the Engine Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsCheck Engine OIL Level ADD Gasoline Mulching Mowing Tips Purge TransmissionMowing Tips Service Dates Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities General Recommendations Tractor Engine Cleaning MufflerSpark Plugs Engine OIL Filter To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig Belt Removal To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Adjust Carburetor Storage OtherFuel System Engine OIL Troubleshooting Points Problem Cause Correction OFF Schematic Ignition SwitchWiring Insulated Clips PTO Switch Tractor Model Number PR20PH42STC, Product no 56 Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Bracket Fender Drive 178062 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description 170162 Engine Optional Equipment Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & Tires Mower Lift Mower Deck 177563 Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Parts and Service