Poulan PR550Y22R3 Owner Manual - Page 9

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE / REPLACE DRIVE BELT FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODELS: "STANDARD" OR "DUAL BAIL" MODELS: • Remove drive cover. Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it. • 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. • Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft. • Install new belt by reversing above steps. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life. PUSH DOWN • Remove blade and debris shield. • Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft. • Install new belt by reversing above steps. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life. MODELS WITH GEARCASE-MOUNTED BELT KEEPER: • Remove drive cover and belt keeper. • Remove belt from gearcase pulley. • 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 pulley of blade adapter. • Install new belt by reversing above steps. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life. Belt Drive cover Pulley Drive cover "AUTO WALK" or "VARI-SPEED" MODELS: • Remove drive cover and belt keeper. • Remove belt from gearcase pulley by push- ing down on pulley and rolling belt off it. • 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 run- Belt ning engine until fuel tank is empty. Drive cover Blade adapter Key Belt keeper Belt PUSH DOWN Lockwasher Blade Blade bolt Hardened washer Trailing edge 28 Gearcase pulley Belt keeper Crankshaft keyway Belt retainer ASSEMBLY TO PREPARE BATTERY (ELECTRIC START MODELS ONLY) NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower. • Open battery box (if equipped). • Disconnect engine connector (male) (if equipped) from battery connector (female). • Connect battery charger connector (male) to harness connector (female). • Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C. outlet. • Leave battery charger connected for 24 hours before starting your engine for the first time. • Reconnect engine connector (male) (if equipped) to battery connector (female). • After charging, connect engine connector (male) (if equipped) to battery connector (female). Connect your battery charger to charge battery after each use. IMPORTANT: The engine will not recharge your battery. At the end of the mowing season the battery should be charged for 48 hours to protect the battery during winter storage. CAUTION: Always disconnect the engine connector from the battery con- nector to prevent accidental starting when transporting or storing your lawn mower after the season. HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH Engine connector (male) Harness connector (female) Battery charger Charger connector (male) 22PLUS FRONT WHEEL DRIVE Engine battery connector (male) Battery charger Charger connector (male) Battery connector (female) DECK-MOUNTED BATTERY Battery charger Charger Harness connector connector (male) (female) Battery box 22PLUS REAR WHEEL DRIVE Battery charger Harness connector (female) Charger connector (male) Engine connector (male) Battery box 9