Poulan 438719, 96012011000 manual To Replace Headlight Bulb, Interlocks and Relays, To Replace Fuse

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 25)

WARNING: 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 accidental 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 bolt and nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide terminal cover over terminal.

Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter- minal with remaining bolt and nut. Tighten securely.

Lower seat pan.

SEAT PAN

02602

TERMINAL

 

NUT

COVER

 

 

BOLT

 

 

POSITIVE

 

NEGATIVE

(RED)

 

 

(BLACK)

CABLE

 

 

CABLE

 

02603

Fig. 25

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

Raise hood.

Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

Check wiring.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 26)

Raise hood.

Unsnap headlight wire connector.

Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.

To replace, reverse above procedure.

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR



Fig. 26

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is nec- essary, see engine manual.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control 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 operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment.

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Contents PO17542LT General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Brake System Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport Reverse Operation System ROSTo Operate on Hills Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Maintenance General RecommendationsBlade Care BatteryTractor Blade Removal See FigBelts Transaxle MaintenanceEngine LubricationAIR Filter CleaningClean AIR Screen MufflerTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Check Brake To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Excessive Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXLimited Warranty