Poulan 178497 Service And Adjustments, To Replace Headlight Bulb, Interlocks And Relays

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR

KEPS NUT

HEX BOLT

POSITIVE (RED)

CABLE

ADJUSTMENT	SPRING BUSHING
BOLT

TERMINAL GUARD

NEGATIVE (BLACK)

CABLE

ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING

FIG. 32

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 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING (See Fig. 33)

•While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam nut.

•Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and reduce lift effort for heavier attachments.

•Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter at- tachments.

•Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH AS A MOWER. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN LIFTING ATTACHMENT. DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING. WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.

JAM NUT

FIG. 33

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 34)

•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 procedures.

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

FIG. 34

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