Poulan AG17542STB To Start Engine with a Weak Battery, To Attach Jumper Cables, Replacing Battery

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TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

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

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT- TERY" 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 -

1.Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

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

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

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

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

2.RED cable last from both batteries.

REPLACING BATTERY

WARNING: Do not short battery terminals 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.

1.Lift seat pan to raised position.

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

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

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

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

Seat Pan

 

02602

Terminal Cover

Keps Nut

 

Hex

 

Bolt

Positive

 

Weak or Dead Battery

02614

Fully Charged Battery

(Red)

02603

Cable

Negative

 

(Black) Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1.Raise hood.

2.Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

3.Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

4.Close hood.

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Contents Model NO. AG17542STB Warranty Table of ContentsGeneral Operation Safety RulesII. Slope Operation III. Children IV. ServiceDo not Safety Rules Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsAPI-SG-SL Unassembled Parts HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Operate MowerTo Start Engine Before Starting the EngineMowing Tips General Recommendations Lubrication Chart MaintenanceBefore Each USE Tractor Engine BatteryTransaxle Cooling BeltsCleaning To Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for RepairsReplacing Battery To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryTo Attach Jumper Cables To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust CarburetorInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseOther BatteryFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting ChartExcessive Poor grass Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation