Poulan PK1942YT REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 26 and, To Replace Headlight Bulb, To Replace Fuse

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REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 26 and 27)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 26 and 27)

WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connect- ing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acci- dental 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 (-) ter- minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

SEAT PAN

FIG. 26

TERMINAL

KEPS NUT

COVER

 

HEX

BOLT

POSITIVE (RED) CABLE

NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE

FIG. 27

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. 28)

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

02141

FIG. 28

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 engne 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 LAWN TRACTOR MODELIMPORTANT MANUAL OPERATORS MANUALII. SLOPE OPERATION SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers I. GENERAL OPERATIONGENERAL SERVICE V. SERVICEIII. CHILDREN IV. TOWING9-14 TABLE OF CONTENTSPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESSlope Sheet CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKSteering Wheel SeatTO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT See FigASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK See Fig CHECK BATTERY See FigCHECK BRAKE SYSTEM CHECK TIRE PRESSURECHECK DECK LEVELNESS CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTSOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig TO SET PARKING BRAKE See FigUSING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See FigREVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS TO OPERATE MOWER See FigTOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINETO OPERATE ON HILLS TO TRANSPORTMOWING TIPS BEFORE EACH USE MAINTENANCELUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSBRAKE OPERATION TRACTORBLADE REMOVAL See Fig TO SHARPEN BLADE See FigTRANSAXLE COOLING BATTERYENGINE V-BELTSENGINE OIL FILTER CLEANINGCLEAN AIR SCREEN AIR FILTERDepress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO INSTALL MOWER See Fig TO REMOVE MOWER See FigTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGWITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See FigTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL- ADJUSTMENT See FigTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See FigTO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 26 andTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLEENGINE OIL STORAGEOTHER FUEL SYSTEMCORRECTION TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSEEngine dies when LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTSSERVICE WARRANTYONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONPARTS AND SERVICE