Poulan XC1182B User Manual - Page 20

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT(See FIGS. 25 and 26) To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so the rear is approximately 7/8" to 1-1/8" higher than the front when the mower is in its highest position. Measure distance "D" from ground line to bottom of deck curl at centerline of mandrels. 45) REAR FRONT 7i,„D„+„7,/8/"„to.1„-1„/8 D„/I TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See FIG. 27) The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear so the mower blades will not stop as recommended. Adjustments should be made by an authorized service technician. • Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in the "OFF" position. • Adjust the three nylon lock nuts until the space between the clutch plate and the rotor, measures .012 inches at all three slot locations cut in the side of the brake plate. NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch. Run tractor at full throttle, and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate. FIG. 25 ROTOR CLUTCH PLATE • To raise rear of mower, loosen nut "E" on both rear suspension arms. Screw both nuts "F" on both rear suspension arms an equal number of turns. • When distance "D" is 7/8" to1-1/8" higher at rear than front, retighten nuts "E". REAR SUSPENSION ARM NUT "E" REAR SUSPENSION TRUNNION NUT "F' LIFT BRACKET SLOT (3) NYLON LOCK NUT (3) FIG. 27 .012" BRAKE PLATE FIG. 26 • Recheck side-to-side adjustment. IMPORTANT: WHEN ADJUSTING REAR SUSPENSION TRUNNIONS, ALWAYS ADJUST BOTH EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.