Poulan 187581 manual To Replace Headlight Bulb, Interlocks and Relays, To Replace Fuse, Engine

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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.

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

SEAT PAN

FIG. 26

KEPS

TERMINALNUT

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.

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FIG. 28

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 29)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

With engine not running, move throttle control lever from slow to choke position. Slowly move lever from choke to fast position.

Check that holes “A” in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line-up. If holes “A” are not aligned, loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned. Tighten clamp screw securely.

GOVERNORGOVERNOR

CONTROL LEVER CONTROL

PLATE

HOLES “A”

CLAMP

THROTTLE

 

SCREW

CABLE

 

 

FIG. 29

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, see engine manual.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - dam- age may result.

IMPORTANT:NEVERTAMPERWITHTHEENGINEGOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACTYOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/ DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.

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Contents Model NO. PC1538D II. Slope Operation Safety RulesIV. Service General OperationSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Steering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsBefore Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Battery See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat 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 Check Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills To Transport Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsTo Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Service DatesOperator Presence System TractorBrake Operation TiresTransaxle Cooling BatteryEngine BeltsAIR Filter See Fig Clean AIR ScreenEngine Cooling Fins See Fig IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig Belt Removal To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTransaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See Fig To Adjust BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Replacing Battery See FigsTo Replace Fuse To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number PC1538D SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis Grille/Lens Asm 151 Drive Steering 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 72110618 Optional Equipment Seat LBD48 DecalsWheels & Tires LSB42Mower Lift Mower Deck Repair Parts Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation