Poulan 402559, 96012004701 manual To Replace Headlight Bulb, Interlocks and Relays, To Replace Fuse

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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 fi rst 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)

NEGATIVE

CABLE

(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

01536

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 Always Wear EYE Protection During Operation PB19H42LTII. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Slope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat Before Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Battery See Fig Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigUsing the Reverse Operation System To Operate Mower See FigADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTo Transport See Figs Check Engine OIL LevelAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing TipsPurge Transmission Before Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsTo Sharpen Blade See Fig TractorBlade Removal See Fig Engine Cleaning To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Removal Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Adjust BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when Limited Warranty Policy 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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