Caster Wheels; Anti-Scalp Rollers; V-Belts - Poulan Pro P46ZX Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
5. Remove the battery from the machine.
6. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
7. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with
wire brush until shiny.
8. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
9. Reinstall battery.
Replacing battery
1. Install new battery with cable terminals routed
toward the center of the battery.
2. Reinstall battery hold-down and secure with
nuts removed in Step 4.
3. Reconnect RED battery cable to positive (+)
battery terminal with bolt and hex nut.
4. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative
(-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt
and hex nut.
5. Replace the terminal boot cover.

Caster Wheels

Check every 200 hours. Check that wheels rotate
freely.
Foam filled tires or solid tires will void the
warranty.
To replace, remove nut and caster bolt. Pull the
wheel out of the yoke and take care with the
spacer. Reinstall in reverse order. Tighten the
caster bolt and torque to 45 ft-lbs (61 Nm).

Anti-scalp Rollers

Anti-scalp rollers are correctly adjusted when
they are slightly off of the ground when the deck
is at the desired cutting height in the operating
position. Anti-scalp rollers keep the deck in the
proper position to help prevent scalping in most
terrain conditions.
The anti-scalp rollers can be set in three
positions:
• Upper position 1-1/2" to 2-1/2" grass
• Middle position 2-1/2" to 4" grass
• Lower position 4" to 6" grass.
The rollers must be approximately 1/4" from the
ground.

V-belts

Check at 100 hour intervals of operation. Check
for severe cracking and large nicks.
NOTE: The belt will show some small cracks in
usual operation.
The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they
begin to slip from wear.
Deck Belt Removal
1. Park on a level surface. Apply park brake.
2. Lower the deck into the lowest cutting
position.
3. Remove bolts from belt shields and remove
shields.
4. Remove any dirt or grass that may have
accumulated around the cutter housings and
entire deck surface.
5. Loosen the nut securing the belt guide. Note
the position of the belt guide for reinstallation.
6. Push inward on the idler arm to release the
tension on the belt.
7. Carefully lift the belt over the top of the cutter
housing pulleys and remove belt from the
deck.
Deck Belt Installation
NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to
the routing decal on the top of the deck.
1. Wind the deck belt around the electric clutch
pulley located on the engine shaft.
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