Poulan 177271 - Manual (Page 9)

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ASSEMBLY
FIG. 7
• Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it
stops.
• Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.
• Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck
pins. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align
deck pins with the holes in suspension arms. Retain
with double loop retainer spring with loops down as
shown.
• Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left
footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring.
• Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack
from mower suspension.
• Raise deck to highest position.
• Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown
in the Operation section of this manual.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for
shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for
best cutting performance.
•
Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.
CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled.
See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower
drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are
routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that
the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”
in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
ANTI-SWAY
BAR
DOUBLE
LOOP
RETAINER
SPRING
GAUGE
WHEEL
IDLER
PULLEY
CHASSIS
BRACKET
DOUBLE LOOP
RETAINER
SPRING
(Inward
pointing deck pins)
SUSPENSION
ARMS
FRONT
MOWER
BRACKET
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
PULLEY
FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKETS
FRONT
LINK
SINGLE LOOP
RETAINER
SPRINGS
DEFLECTOR
SHEILD
USE PLIERS FOR
RETAINER SPRINGS
LOOP DOWN