Poulan 184617 owner manual To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig, To Replace Headlight Bulb

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 28)

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

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec- tion 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 -

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.

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.

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

COVER

NUT

HEX

BOLT

POSITIVE (RED)

NEGATIVE

CABLE

(BLACK) CABLE

 

WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY

FULLY CHARGED

BATTERY

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.

FIG. 28

REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 29 and 30)

WARNING: Do not short battery ter- minals 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 first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

• 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.

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Contents PD20H42STA Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatSlope Sheet Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from CAR- TON Before Removing Tractor from SkidHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Install Seat See FigCheck Battery See Fig To SET UP Your Mower for Mulching To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessOperation 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 GasolineMowing Tips Purge TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mulching Mowing Tips Maintenance Lubrication ChartService Dates General RecommendationsTractor Engine BeltsTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidCleaning Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigsTo 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 OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PD20H42STA Product no 56NON-REMOVABLE Connections Removable Electrical 2441KEY Part Description Chassis 185949 Drive 212 116202 150KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering Assembly 180656 Wheel Steering Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and Tires157032 Decal Oper Engine 170771 Control, Throttle Mower Deck 182032X421 72140506 Bolt180532 Bracket Asm Noseroller LH Mower Lift 178981 Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service