Poulan 168191 - Manual (Page 22)

SFRV'Ce AND ADJir^TMFNTS
r' REPLACE MOWER ftl DRIVE BELT
(See fig. 20)
The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.
XL.. ..X-. __ ■—I r - _ — - larking brake.
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* Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.
FIG. 20
TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 21)
Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system
which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance
at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
• Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.
• Measure distance between brake operating arm and
nut “A” on brake rod.
• if distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn
nut “A” until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam
nut against nut “A”.
® Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated
above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is
still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further
maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au­
thorized service center/department.
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 22)
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.
For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on
bottom side of left footrest.
• Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this
section of this manual.)
® Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.
• Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt
upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep­
ers.
• Pui! belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards
from around engine pulley.
• Install new belt by reversing above procedure.
FIG. 22
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