Poulan CO18H42STA manual To Replace Headlight Bulb, Interlocks and Relays, To Replace Fuse

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TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

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

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

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

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

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

2.RED cable last from both batteries.

Terminal

Keps

Hex

Cover

 

 

Nut

Bolt

 

 

Positive

 

 

Negative

(Red)

 

 

(Black)

Cable

02603

 

Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1.Raise hood.

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

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

4.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. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section.

Weak or Dead Battery

02614

Fully Charged Battery

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 AS- SEMBLY

1. Raise hood.

REPLACING BATTERY

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.

1.Lift seat pan to raised position.

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

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

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

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

2.

Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3.

Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

 

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

 

tractor.

4.

When replacing hood, be sure to

 

reconnect the headlight wire connector.

Hood

Headlight Wire

Connector

01536

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjust- ment is necessary, see eingine manual.

Seat Pan

02602

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor des need adjustment, see

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Contents Model NO. CO18H42STA Table of Contents WarrantyII. Slope Operation Safety RulesGeneral Operation Do not IV. ServiceIII. Children Safety Rules API-SF-SJ Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Unassembled Parts Steering WheelASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Install Mulcher Plate Check BatteryCheck Deck Levelness To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport To Operate MowerTo Operate on Hills Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the EngineTo Start Engine Check Engine OIL LevelPurge Transmission Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Transaxle Pump Fluid EngineTransaxle Cooling BeltsCleaning To Remove Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower Belt Installation To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Check Brake To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltTransmission Removal Replacement Transaxle Motion Control LE- VER Neutral AdjustmentTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor Replacing BatteryTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Replace Headlight BulbOther BatteryStorage Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionExcessive Poor grass Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation