Poulan 96042012400, 438706 manual Transmission

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 36)

WARNING: Do not short battery termi- nals 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 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

 

TERMINAL

NUT

COVER

BOLT

 

POSITIVE

NEGATIVE

(RED)

(BLACK)

CABLE

CABLE

02603

 

Fig. 36

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. 37)

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

02778

Fig. 37

TRANSMISSION

REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and beforeoperating thetractor. See “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in the Operation section of this manual.

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 engine 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 PB20H42YT II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Before Removing Tractor from Skid Tools Required for AssemblyUnassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck for Proper Position of Belts AssemblyCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor To USE Throttle Control See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig Stopping See FigTo Operate Mower To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig Reverse Operation System ROSBefore Starting the Engine Automatic Transmission Warm UP To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission Mowing Tips Schedule MaintenanceMaintenance General RecommendationsBlade Removal See Fig BatteryTractor Engine Deck Washout Port See Fig CleaningSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTransmission Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Points Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationLimited Warranty