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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

FIG. 15

TRACTOR

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER 

VICE OR AD 

JUST -

MENTS:
 

  Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

 

  Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

 

  Place attachment clutch  in “DISENGAGED” position.

 

  Turn ignition key  to “STOP” and remove key.

 

  Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

 

  Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact  

 with 

plug.

02696

SUSPENSION
ARMS

RETAINER SPRINGS
(BOTH SIDES)

RETAINER SPRING

ANTI-SWAY BAR

HOUSING GUIDE

FRONT LINK

COLLAR

ENGINE PULLEY

LARGE RETAINER 
SPRING

CLUTCH SPRING

SMALL RETAINER SPRING

BRACKET

SQUARE HOLE

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 15)

Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of 
tractor.
•      Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GAGED” position.
•      Move attachment lift lever forward to low er mower to 

its lowest po si tion.

•      Roll belt off engine pulley.
•         Remove small retainer spring, and remove clutch spring 

off pulley bolt.

•         Remove large retainer spring, slide col lar off and push 

housing guide out of brack et.

•      Disconnect anti-swaybar from chas sis bracket by re-

mov ing re tain er spring.

•      Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets 

by removing retainer springs.

•      Disconnect front links from deck by re mov ing retainer 

springs.

•      Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower 

out from under tractor.

IMPORTANT:

 IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER 

DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRAC TOR, REMOVE THE 
FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE 
HOLE IN FRAME.

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 15)

•      Raise attachment lift lever to its high est position.
•      Slide mower under tractor with defl ector shield to right 

side of tractor.

•      Lower lift lever to its lowest po si tion.
•     Connect front links to mower deck and secure with 

retainer springs..

•     Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and 

secure with retainer springs.

•     Connect anti-swaybar to chassis bracket and secure 

with retainer spring.

•         Push clutch cable housing guide into bracket, slide col-

lar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring.

•      Place fl at washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt 

and secure with small retainer spring.

•      Install belt onto engine pulley.

DEFLECTOR SHIELD

SMALL RETAINER SPRING

CLUTCH SPRING

FLAT WASHER

Summary of Contents for XT24H42YT

Page 1: ...E PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website www poulan pro com WARNING Read this Manual and follow allWarnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury IMPORTANT MANUA...

Page 2: ...arking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the...

Page 3: ...towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equip ment...

Page 4: ...ions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining...

Page 5: ...ering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Adapter Seat 2 Keys Slope Sheet Key 1 Oil Drain Tube 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Steering Sleeve 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x...

Page 6: ...d Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor Pivot seat and pa...

Page 7: ...e been com pleted Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Place freewheel control in transmission engaged position see TO TRANSPORT in Operation section of this manual Sit on seat in o...

Page 8: ...Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side...

Page 9: ...injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not av...

Page 10: ...cold engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off HEIGHTADJUSTMENTKNOB Usedtoadjustthemower cutting height LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMEN...

Page 11: ...5 The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad justment knob in desired direction Turn knob clockwise to raise cutting height Turn knob counterclockwise to lower cutting height The cutti...

Page 12: ...ITION 01423 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig 6 Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position Gauge wheels the...

Page 13: ...engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Transmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary mov...

Page 14: ...s NOTE During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system Move motion control lever to neutral N position Shut off engine and set park...

Page 15: ...high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions E N G I N E Replace Oil Filter If equipped Check Transaxle Cooling Check V Belts Replace Fuel Filter 3 2 2 2...

Page 16: ...IFICATIONS section of this manual Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire d...

Page 17: ...O CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 12 and 13 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more...

Page 18: ...sion will shorten the useful life of your tractor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and...

Page 19: ...ng slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by re moving retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retai...

Page 20: ...h other If adjustment is necessary make adjustment on one side of mower only To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjust...

Page 21: ...nut A Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission engaged position Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is st...

Page 22: ...ly charged battery RED cable last from both batteries TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right whenwheelsarepositionedstraightforward removestee...

Page 23: ...ntrol has been preset at the factory and ad justment should not be necessary If adjustment is neces sary see engne manual TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not...

Page 24: ...UEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH...

Page 25: ...gnition switch 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department E...

Page 26: ...pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing...

Page 27: ...sed for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and maintai...

Page 28: ...28 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 29: ...he face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted li...

Page 30: ...n of part For Techical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 For a Parts Manual go to our website www poulan pro com support asp NOTE Electrolux Home Products provides parts and service through its authorize...

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