Poulan 183368 owner manual Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER, To Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe- in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 25)

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

•BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

•RED cable last from both batteries.

• Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow

wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose).

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and

axle. Insert square key.

• Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groove.

WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY

FULLY CHARGED

BATTERY

• Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE

COVER

SQUARE KEY

(REAR WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 25

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 26)

WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the CUSTOMER RESPON- SIBILITIES section of this manual).

If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

•Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.

FIG. 26

REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 27 and 28)

CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding.

•Lift seat pan to raised position.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

•Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.

•First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide terminal cover over terminal.

•Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

SEAT PAN

FIG. 27

TERMINAL

KEPS NUT

COVER

HEX

 

 

BOLT

POSITIVE (RED)

NEGATIVE

CABLE

(BLACK) CABLE

22

FIG. 28

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Contents PPR2042STC General Operation Safety RulesIV. Service II. Slope OperationTable of Contents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesBlades Unassembled HardwareSteering Wheel Seat KeysHOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Check Tire Pressure To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To TransportADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsCustomer Responsibilities General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Tractor Engine Muffler CleaningAIR Filter See Fig Spark PlugsTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation Belt RemovalTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Adjust Brake See FigTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigInterlocks and Relays To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionOFF Schematic Tractor Model Number PPR2042STCElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 Drive 175410 Pulley Eng Steering Assembly 180656 Wheel Steering Seat Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionDecals Wheels and TiresOptional Equipment EngineSpark Arrester 170771 Control Throt Mower Deck Washer, Spacer Mower Vented Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Service Notes C U M SEH Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service

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