Poulan PKGTH2554 User Manual - Page 22

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL • Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. • Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket. CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a firm grip on rod and release slowly. • Remove screws from R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers and remove covers. • Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface. • Remove belt from electric clutch pulley, both mandrel pulleys and all idler pulleys. MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION • Install belt around both mandrel pulleys and around idler pulleys as shown. • Install belt onto electric clutch pulley. IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. • Reassemble R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers. Securely tighten all screws. • Engage belt tension rod on locking bracket. CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly. • Raise attachment lift lever to highest position. BELT ROUTING L.H. MANDREL COVER BELT TENSION ROD (DISENGAGED POSITION) LOCKING BRACKET ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY R.H. MANDREL COVER R.H. MANDREL IDLER PULLEYS 02790 FIG. 24 22