Poulan PR1842STA owner manual To Replace Headlight Bulb, Interlocks and Relays, To Replace Fuse

Page 23

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

SEAT PAN

FIG. 29

HOOD

HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR

TERMINAL

KEPS NUT

COVER

 

HEX

BOLT

POSITIVE (RED) CABLE

NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE

FIG. 30

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. 31)

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.

FIG. 31

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 32)

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 LEVER CONTROL PLATE

HOLES “A”

CLAMP

THROTTLE

 

 

SCREW

CABLE

FIG. 32

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

23ADJUSTMENTS.

Image 23
Contents PR1842STA II. Slope Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationTable of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsContents of Hardware Pack Before Removing Tractor from Skid Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Check Deck Levelness To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or DISCHARG- ING Check Tire PressureLight Battery Reverse Forward FastSee Safety Rules Section Engine on Engine OFF OIL Pressure Lights onKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline Check Engine OIL LevelMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Tractor Transaxle Cooling Clean AIR ScreenEngine BeltsEngine OIL Filter CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Install Mower See FigBelt Removal To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigsTo Replace Fuse To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysCylinders OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number PR1842STA Product Number 954 56 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat Assembly Wheels and Tires DecalsEngine 170551 Control Th/ch Flag Mower Deck Repair Parts Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Page Limited Warranty Policy Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Fold Along This Dotted Line DegreeParts and Service