Poulan 194604 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
24
0066
3
sq
RE TAIN ING
RING
WASH ERS
FIG. 28
AXLE
COVER
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 28)
• 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 fi ve (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal.
• Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub
bolts securely.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fl at tires due to
slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local
parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT TERY
(See Fig. 29)
WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-
er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks,
ame and smoking ma te ri als away from
bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion
when around batteries.
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.
TO AD JUST STEER ING 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.
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission require removal for service or
re place ment, it should be purged after reinstallation and
before op er at ing the tractor. See “PURGE TRANS MIS SION”
in the Operation section of this manual.
1428
BELT
KEEPER
ENGINE
PULLEY
V-IDLER
ENGINE
PULLEY
CLUTCHING
FLAT IDLER
CLUTCHING
IDLER
BELT
KEEPER
BELT
TWISTS
ABOVE MIDSPAN
BELT KEEPER
BELT
KEEPER
TRANS AX LE
PULLEY
V-IDLER
AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOM
FIG. 27
TRACTOR V-BELT DRIVE SCHEMATIC
VIEWED FROM L.H. SIDE OF TRACTOR