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Poulan PRGT2046B TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING, TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 20), TO INSTALL MOWER

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or

driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See “PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are

over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your

mower.

FIG. 21

FIG. 20

BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER TO

GROUND

AA

GROUND LINE

BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER TO

GROUND

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21)

•Raise mower to its highest position.

•Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground

level at front corners of mower. Distance “A” on both

sides of mower should be the same.

•If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one

side of mower only.

•To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment

nut on that side.

•To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment

nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower

height about 3/16".

•Recheck measurements after adjusting.

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

•Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

•Turn ignition key “OFF” 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. 20)

•Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

•If equipped, turn height adjustment knob to lowest

setting.

•Lower mower to its lowest position.

•Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chassis

bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

•Remove four retainer springs from front plate assembly

and remove plate.

•Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck

and disengage arms from deck.

•Raise attachment lift to its highest position.

•Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric

clutch pulley.

•Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in “INSTALL MOWER AND

DRIVE BELT” in the Assembly section of this manual.

SUSPENSION ARMS

RETAINER

SPRING

ANTI-SWAY BAR

RETAINER SPRINGS

CHASSIS

BRACKET

RETAINER SPRINGS

(BOTH SIDES)

FRONT

MOWER

BRACKET

FRONT MOWER

BRACKET

ELECTRIC CLUTCH

PULLEY

FRONT PLATE

ASSEMBLY

Contents

Main PRGT2046B I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION straight gradual SAFETY RULES down Never Do not III. CHILDREN SAFETY RULES WARNING PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES T ABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS OF HARDW ARE PACK Steering Wheel Seat Mower Gauge Wheels TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1) ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 4) INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section, for location and function of controls) TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, for location and function of con- trols) ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 6) TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING (See Fig. 5) TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 7 and 8) CHECKLIST WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: P KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 9) TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 9) TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 9) TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 9) TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 11) TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO TRANSPORT TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 10) MOWING TIPS ADD GASOLINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL MULCHING MOWING TIPS T R A C T 0 R MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICE DATES E N G I N E GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USE LUBRICATION CHART BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 14) TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 15) BRAKE OPERATION TIRES OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM V-BELTS TRANSAXLE COOLING CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 16) CLEAN AIR SCREEN LUBRICATION CLEANING CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS AIR FILTER (See Fig. 18) TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 20) TO INSTALL MOWER TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25) TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See Fig. 26) TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 27) TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28) SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 36) TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 37) TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 35) TO ADJUST CARBURETOR STORAGE BATTERY FUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OIL CYLINDER(S) TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION SCHEMATIC NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS IGNITION SWITCH RELAY Page ELECTRICAL Page CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES Page GROUND DRIVE Page STEERING ASSEMBLY ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER KIT ENGINE SEAT ASSEMBLY DECALS WHEELS & TIRES Page LIFT ASSEMBLY Page MOWER DECK Page TRANSAXLE Page Page LIMITED WARRANTY SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION PAR TS AND SERVICE FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: NOTE: