Poulan 139700 - Manual (Page 22)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 32)
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.
For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on
bottom side of ¡eft footrest.
Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this
section of this manual.)
Disconnect clutch wire harness.
Remove clutch locator.
Remove upper belt keeper.
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.
® Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards
from around electric clutch.
*
Install new belt by reversing above procedure.
IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS
POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS
AND ELECTRIC CLUTCH WIRE CONNECTION IS
SECURE.
TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD­
JUSTMENT (See Figs. 33 and 34)
The transaxle should be in neutral when the gearshift lever
is in the neutral (lock gate) position. The adjustment is
preset at the factory: however, if adjustment is needed,
proceed as follows:
* Make sure transaxle is in neutral.
® Loosen two locknuts on tie rod.
» Turn center rod until gearshift lever fails into neutral
lock gate on fender console.
• Tighten locknuts securely.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove
steering 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.
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