Poulan 188774 owner manual To Replace Headlight Bulb, Interlocks and Relays, To Replace Fuse

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

•Lift seat pan to raised position.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first 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. 29

TERMINAL

KEPS

NUT

COVER

 

HEX

BOLT

POSITIVE (RED)

NEGATIVE

CABLE

(BLACK) CABLE

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.

•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. 31)

•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

02778

FIG. 31

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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Always Wear EYE Protection During Operation PD185H42STAII. Slope Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Before Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CAR- TONAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Check Battery See FigCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport See Figs To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsBefore Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsTractor Engine IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningMuffler Spark Plugs To Remove Mower See Fig Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Removal Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check Brake Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Replacing Battery See FigsTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points When operator leaves seat Tractor - Model Number PD185H42ST PD185H42STA SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis KEY Drive Transaxle Hydro Gear Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat Assembly Wheels and Tires DecalsOptional Equipment EngineMower Lift 152 Mower Deck182032X421 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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