Poulan PDGT26H48A To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig, Replacing Battery See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 30)

WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the Maintenance section of this manual).

If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+)terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

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

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

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 31)

WARNING: Do not short battery ter- minals 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.

•Lift hood to raised position.

•Remove terminal guard.

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

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

•Reinstall terminal guard.

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

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

•Close terminal access doors.

•Close hood.

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

•RED cable last from both batteries.

TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR

KEPS NUT

HEX BOLT

POSITIVE (RED)

CABLE

TERMINAL GUARD

NEGATIVE (BLACK)

CABLE

WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY

FULLY CHARGED

BATTERY

FIG. 31

FIG. 30

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Contents PDGT26H48A Safe Operation Practices for RIDE-ON Mowers IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationTable of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsUnassembled Parts Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Install Seat See FigTo Attach Nose Roller See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck Mower Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Operation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceBefore Each USE Tractor Engine Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Adjust Attachment Clutch See Fig To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERReplacing Battery See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Attach Jumper Cables To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor Fuel System OtherEngine OIL CylindersProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF Tractor Model Number PDGT26H48A, Product Number 954 56 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description 138 Chassis and EnclosuresRepair Parts 153 Ground DriveTransaxle Hydro Gear Steering Assembly 180656 Wheel, Steering Spark Arrester KIT EngineSeat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsLift Assembly Mower Deck KEY Part NO. NO. Description Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service
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