Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment; To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment; Front Wheel Toe-In/Camber; To Remove Wheel For Repairs - Poulan Pro CO18542STC Owner's Manual

BELT INSTALLATION -
1. Carefully work new belt down between
transaxle belt keepers and onto the
input pulley.
2. Slide belt into the center span keeper.
3. Pull belt toward front of tractor androll
belt around electric clutch and onto
engine pulley.
4. Install belt through stationary idler and
clutching idler.
5. Reinstall clutch Iocator and tighten nut
securely.
6. Reconnect clutch harness.
7. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves
and inside all belt guides and keepers.
8. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL
MOWER" in this section of manual).
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal (left to right) when wheels are
positioned straight forward, remove steer-
ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars
horizontal. Tighten securely.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are not
adjustable on your tractor. If damage has
occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or
camber, contact your nearest authorized
service center/department.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal(rear
Electric II ,,.,_[_ _ Clutch wheels have a square key - Do not lose).
Clutch li-_ II Locator 3. Repair tire and reassemble.
Clutching _ _ NOTE: On rear wheels only: align grooves in
Idler rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.
Stationary J 4. Replace washers and snap retaining
Idler 5. Replace axle cover.
J,, , NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
Center Span" II _ 7 ]P_--_ "J_ flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
Keeper /'_L_ _1[//_ _utc may be purchased from your local parts
h dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry
Transaxle L _ Jl Wire rot and corrosion.
Pulley [L _-,JJ_j/ Harness Retaining Washers_
TRALTRANSADJUSTMENTAXLE G EAR SHIFT LEVER NEU- Ring _ _ _P'_l'_
Axle _ _ "_'_ _--'_&\'_JW"
The transaxle should be in neutral when
the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock Cover _'_J- _JJF'
Square Key v_ :',_v_
gate) position. The adjustment is preset (Rear Wheel Only)_
at the factory; however, if adjustment is
needed, proceed as follows:
1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).
NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move
freely, the transaxle is in neutral.
2. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the
right rear wheel.
3. Position the gear shift lever in the neu-
tral (N) position.
4. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: If additional clearance is needed
to get to adjustment bolt, move mower
deck height to the lowest position.
Gearshift Lever
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK
BATTERY
_kWARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-
erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat-
teries. Always wear eye protection when
around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the
engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT-
TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of
this manual).
If "jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped
with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle
must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use
your tractor battery to start other vehicles.
Adjustment Bolt
TO A-I-IACH JUMPER CABLES -
qeutral 1. Connect one end of the RED cable
LockGate to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each
battery(A-B), taking care not to short
against tractor chassis.
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