Poulan PPR1742STC Replacing Battery See Figs, To Replace Headlight Bulb, Interlocks and Relays

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

POSITIVE TERMINAL

NEGATIVE TERMINAL

CHASSIS

 

 

CABLES

 

CHARGED

 

BATTERY

POSITIVE TERMINAL

NEGATIVE TERMINAL

FIG. 28

REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 29 and 30)

CAUTION: 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 acciden- tal grounding.

Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door.

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.

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

Close battery box door.

SEAT PAN

BATTERY

BOX DOOR

FIG. 29

KEPS

NUT

HEX

BOLT

POSITIVE (RED)

NEGATIVE

CABLE

(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 15 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.

HOOD

HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR

FIG. 31

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Contents PPR1742STC Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable of Contents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesContents of Hardware Pack Before Removing Tractor from Skid Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Unpack CartonInstall Seat See Fig Check Tire Pressure To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Deck LevelnessEngine on Engine OFF OIL Pressure Lights on Battery Reverse Forward FastSee Safety Rules Section LightKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Towing Carts and Other Attachments Before Starting the EngineTo Transport ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsMulching Mowing Tips General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Tractor Transaxle Cooling EngineBelts LubricationMuffler CleaningAIR Filter See Fig Spark PlugsTo Install Mower To Remove Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo 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 Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing Battery See FigsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig Interlocks and RelaysPreliminary Setting To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Final SettingEngine OIL OtherFuel System CylindersTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PPR1742STCElectrical 2122170217 163968140401 170243Chassis and Enclosures 168337X012 Dash P/L 169830169061 172108Drive 169372X428 14243273800500 169592Steering Assembly 163518 121472X Wheel Steering169832 160367171852 Seat Assembly71110616 17000616170856 DecalsWheels and Tires 173282Engine 17060620 148875 Control Th/ch 36 Lh Flag169837 73510400Mower Deck 132274 7476061672140506 73800600Tractor Model Number PPR1742STC Mower Lift167253 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT169484 Page Limited Warranty Service Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sighting GuideParts and Service

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