Poulan PRGT2046B SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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FIG. 31

RETAINING

RING

WASHERS

AXLE COVER

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 31)

•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.

FIG. 28

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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 ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation.

Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism

have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if

necessary.

TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig. 29) -

•Position front wheels straight ahead.

•Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of

tires (dimensions “A” and “B”).

•Front dimension “A” should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than rear

dimension “B”.

TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs. 29 and 30) -

•Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.

•Adjust tie rod until dimension “A” is 1/8" to 1/4" less than

dimension “B”.

•Tighten jam nuts securely.

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If

damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber,

contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

A

B

FRONT OF TRACTOR

FIG. 29

JAM NUTS

ADJUSTMENT SLEEVES

TIE ROD

FIG. 30

BELT

KEEPER

ENGINE

PULLEY

V-IDLER

ENGINE

PULLEY

CLUTCHING

FLAT IDLER

CLUTCH-

ING IDLER BELT

KEEPER

BELT

TWISTS

ABOVE BELT

KEEPER

BELT

KEEPER TRANSAXLE

PULLEY

V-IDLER

AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOM

TRACTOR V-BELT DRIVE SCHEMATIC

VIEWED FROM L.H. SIDE OF TRACTOR

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: