Poulan PC1538A manual To Replace Headlight Bulb, Interlocks and Relays, To Replace Fuse, Engine

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section.

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. 27)

•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. 27

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 28)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move throttle control lever from slow to choke position. Slowly move lever from choke to fast position.

•Check that holes “A” in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line-up. If holes “A” are not aligned, loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned. Tighten clamp screw securely.

 

GOVERNOR

GOVERNOR

 

CONTROL

 

CONTROL LEVER

 

PLATE

 

 

HOLES “A”

CLAMP

THROTTLE

 

SCREW

CABLE

 

 

FIG. 28

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, see engine manual.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE T H E F A C T O R Y H I G H S P E E D S E T T I N G C A N B E DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR N E A R E S T A U T H O R I Z E D S E R V I C E C E N T E R / DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND E X P E R I E N C E T O M A K E A N Y N E C E S S A R Y ADJUSTMENTS.

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Contents Model NO. PC1538A General Operation Safety RulesIV. Service II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the EngineTo Transport Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig Customer Responsibilities Lubrication ChartService Dates General RecommendationsTires TractorBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemEngine AIR Filter See Fig CleaningMuffler 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 FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Attach Jumper Cables To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderInterlocks and Relays To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Service Notes Schematic Tractor - Model Number PC1538A, Product Number 954 56Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis Repair Parts Drive Transaxle See Breakdown Steering 140044X428 Wheel Steering 175131 Axle Asm Optional Equipment 170551 Control Th/ch Flag Seat LSB42 DecalsWheels & Tires LBD48Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger Mower Deck Repair Parts Service Notes Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX

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