Poulan PR550Y22R3 Owner Manual - Page 8

ASSEMBLY "FABRIC TOP" GRASS CATCHERS ASSEMBLE/ATTACH GRASS CATCHER • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. • Slip vinyl bindings over frame. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. If bag gets wet, let it dry before using. • Lift the rear door on the mower housing. • For HINGE BRACKET mounted catcher, place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket. Rear door • For DOOR SLOT mounted catcher, place the grass catcher frame hooks into the slots of the rear door. NOTE: The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame. Rear door slots Grass catcher handle Hinge bracket Grass catcher frame Formed tabs • For HANDLE BRACKET mounted catcher, place frame side hooks into slots in handle brackets. Handle bracket hooks Rear door Grass catcher handle Catcher frame hook ALL GRASS CATCHERS CAUTION: Under normal usage, the catcher material is subject to deterioration and wear and should, therefore, be checked frequently for replacement. Any replacement catcher should be checked to ensure compliance with original manufacturer's specifications. CAUTION: Do not run lawn mower without the discharge deflector (rear door), approved grass catcher, clipping deflector or mulcher plate in place. Never attempt to operate mower with the discharge deflector (rear door) removed or propped open. Catcher frame side hook • For DOOR PIVOT PIN mounted catcher, place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins. Pivot pins Rear door Grass catcher handle SPARK PLUG BOOT On some models a spark plug boot is packed loose in the parts bag. If your model has the boot, install on spark plug wire and reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug. Spark plug Catcher frame hook 8 Boot SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REAR WHEEL DRIVE MODELS: MODELS WITH IDLER ASSEMBLY: • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. • Remove screws retaining drive cover (not shown); and remove drive cover from lawn mower housing. • Remove drive cable from anchor, then detach it and return spring (if equipped) from idler arm assembly. • Remove idler arm assembly from housing by removing hex nut; then remove drive belt from drive pulley, belt keepers and idler arm assembly. Drive pulley Drive cable anchor Housing holes Blade adapter Key Lockwasher Blade Crankshaft keyway Blade Hardened bolt washer Trailing edge Belt Crankshaft retainer MODELS WITH GEARCASE-MOUNTED BELT KEEPER: • Remove drive cover. • Remove spring and belt keeper. • Remove belt from gearcase pulley. Drive belt Belt keepers Hex nut Return Idler arm spring assembly • Turn lawn mower on its side. See engine manual for proper direction of turning over the engine. NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. • Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. • Remove blade bolt. • Remove blade, attaching hardware (bolt, lock washer, hardened washer) and blade adapter. • Remove drive belt from engine pulley; discard old belt. • Install new belt by reversing above steps. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life. • The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. lbs. IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated. Gearcase pulley Drive cover Spring Belt keeper Belt • Turn lawn mower on its side. See engine manual for proper direction of turning over the engine. NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. • Remove blade and blade adapter. • Remove belt from blade adapter. 29