Transmission Removal/Replacement; To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment; Front Wheel Toe-In/Camber; To Remove Wheel For Repairs - Poulan Pro LAWN TRACTOR PO17H42STA Owner's Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
MOTION CONTROL , NEUTRAL
LEVER _ LOCK GATE
FIG. 24
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission require removal for service or
replacement, it should be purged after reinstailation and
beforeoperatingthe tractor. See "PU RGETRANSMISSION"
in the Operation section of this 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 per instructions in the Assembly
section of this manual.
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. 25)
Block up axle securely.
• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washersto allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do
not lose).
• Repair tire and reassemble.
• 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.
I WASHERS
RETA,.,.G
R,.G\ I\ ]Ill
SQUARE KEY (REAR_' _l_F_r"
WHEEL ONLY)
FIG. 25
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 26)
WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-
erate explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame and smoking materials away from
batteries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged. (See "BA'FI-ERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-
tion of this manual).
If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow
this procedure:
IMPORTANT: YOURTRACTOR IS EQUIPPEDWITH A 12VOLT
SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT
SYSTEM. DO NOT USEYOUR TRACTORBATTERYTO START
OTHERVEHICLES.
TO ATrACH 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 cable to the NEGATIVE
(-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.
• Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good
chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
• BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery.
• RED cable last from both batteries.
WEAK OR DEAD FULLY CHARGED
BA'n'ERY BATTERY
FIG. 26
REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 27 and 28)
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