Poulan 184314 owner manual To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig, Replacing Battery See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE

COVER

SQUARE KEY (REAR

WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 28

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 29)

WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate 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. If “jumper cables” are used for emergency start-

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 30)

CAUTION: 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.

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.

ing, 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.

TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR

TERMINAL GUARD

KEPS NUT

HEX

BOLT

POSITIVE (RED)

CABLE

NEGATIVE (BLACK)

CABLE

• Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good

chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

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

RED cable last from both batteries.

FIG. 30

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.

WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY

FULLY CHARGED

BATTERY

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.

FIG. 29

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Contents PR25PH48STC Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs To Attach Nose Roller See FigCheck Tire Pressure Check Mower LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsBefore Starting the Engine Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP NingMaintenance Lubrication ChartService Dates General RecommendationsTractor Engine Cleaning MufflerSpark Plugs Engine OIL FilterService and Adjustments To Install MowerTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig To Adjust CarburetorStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionOFF Schematic Tractor Model Number PR25PH48STCElectrical KEY Part Description 4152JChassis and Enclosures 28 175289X428 Grille 171875169848X428 169847X428Drive 72110612 72110614178062 Steering Assembly 180656 Wheel Steering Engine Spark Arrester137180 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 181654Seat Assembly 182493Decals Wheels & Tires184314 184315Mower Lift Mower Deck 180806 179479184058 Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Service Notes Service Notes Parts and Service