Poulan 180200 - Manual (Page 8)

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ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER
DECK (See Fig. 4)
The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in
proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are
properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance.
•
Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be
sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top.
Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder
bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center locknuts and
tighten securely.
• For ease of mower to tractor assembly, raise gauge
wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins
and spring retainers.
• Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See “TO
ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation section
of this manual.
SHOULDER
BOLT
ADJUSTING
BAR
PIN
RETAINER SPRING
FIG. 4
GAUGE
WHEEL
3/8-16 CENTER
LOCKNUT
ASSEMBLY
3/8 WASHER
FIG. 5
NOSE
ROLLER “A”
BRACKET
TAB
WASHER
TAB
HOLE
LOCK
NUT
“B”
BRACKET
TAB
HEX
BOLT
TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5)
• Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 gauge washers, and
nose roller between deck mounting brackets as shown.
Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown.
• Install hex bolts and lock nuts as shown. Tighten
hardware securely.
NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are positioned in tab holes in
deck brackets.