Poulan Pro PB195A42LT Operator's Manual page 22

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 35 and 36)
The motion control lever has been pre set at the factory
and adjustment should not be necessary.
• Engage the freewheel control lever. (See "TO TRANS-
PORT" in the Operations section of this manual.)
• Move the motion control lever until the unit rolls freely.
• While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the
adjustment bolt.
• Move motion control lever to the neutral (lock gate)
position.
• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to ad just-
ment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.
MOTION CONTROL
LEVER
After above adjustment is made, if the tractor does not reach
full forward or reverse speed at the furthest motion control
lever location for forward and reverse, follow these steps.
• Lower attachment lift lever to it's lowest position.
• Move the shift plate on front of transmission so that
the extruded area centerline is in line with the dynamic
brake arm. (See Fig. 36)
• While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the
adjustment bolt.
• Move motion control lever to the neutral (lock gate)
position.
• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION
SHIFT PLATE SHIFT PLATE
EXTRUSION EXTRUSION
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.
NEUTRAL
ADJUSTMENT
Fig. 35
DYNAMIC DYNAMIC
BRAKE ARM BRAKE ARM
Fig. 36
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
(See Fig. 37)
• Block up axle securely.
• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do
not lose).
• Repair tire and reassemble.
RE TAIN ING
LOCK
RING
GATE
AXLE
COVER
SQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEEL ONLY)
BOLT
• On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub
and axle. Insert square key.
• Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle groove.
• Replace axle cover.
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.
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 38)
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the Maintenance sec tion
of this man u al).
If "jumper ca bles" are used for emer gen cy starting, follow
this pro ce dure:
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.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
• Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to
short against tractor chassis.
• Connect one end of the BLACK ca ble to the NEGA TIVE
(-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.
• Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good
chassis ground, away from fuel tank and bat tery.
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WASH ERS
Fig. 37
WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-
er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks,
flame and smoking ma te ri als away from
bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion
when around batteries.