Poulan CO185H42STA manual To Adjust Carburetor

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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.

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Weak or Dead

Fully Charged

Battery

Battery

REPLACING BATTERY

WARNING: 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 accidental grounding.

1.Lift hood to raised position.

2.Remove terminal guard.

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

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

5.Reinstall terminal guard.

6.First connect RED battery cable to posi- tive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

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

8.Close terminal access doors.

9.Close hood.

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.

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 AS- SEMBLY

1.Raise hood.

2.Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3.Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.

4.When replacing hood, be sure to re- connect the headlight wire connector.

Hood

Headlight Wire

Connector

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ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjust- ment is necessary, see engine manual

Terminal

Access

Door

Keps Nut

Hex Bolt

Positive (Red)

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences

Terminal Guard

Cable

Negative (Black) Cable

in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, see engine manual.

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Contents Model NO. CO185H42STA Table of Contents WarrantySafety Rules General OperationII. Slope Operation IV. Service III. ChildrenDo not Safety Rules Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesAPI-SG-SL Unassembled Parts Tools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Install Mulcher Plate If previously removed Checklist To Convert to Bagging or DischargingReposition Right Rear Gauge Wheel Check Tire PressureOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower To Operate on HillsTo Transport Before Starting the Engine To Start EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Maintenance General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Tractor Engine Service and Adjustments CleaningTo Install Mower To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentTo Check and Adjust Brake To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Transaxle Motion Control LE- VER Neutral Adjustment To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor Battery OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionExcessive Poor grass Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation