Poulan 178500 owner manual To Replace Headlight Bulb, Interlocks and Relays, To Replace Fuse

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 32)

CAUTION: 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. (See "BATTERY" in the CUSTOMER RESPON- SIBILITIES section of this manual).

•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.

If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+)

terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

KEPS NUT

TERMINAL

ACCESS

DOOR

TERMINAL

GUARD

HEX

BOLT

POSITIVE (RED)

CABLE

NEGATIVE (BLACK)

CABLE

•

Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE

 

(-) terminal of fully charged battery.

•

Connect the other end of the BLACK cable 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.

“POSITIVE”

“NEGATIVE”

(-)

(+)

 

 

L.H. PANEL

 

BOLT

FIG. 32

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 33)

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.

FIG. 33

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. 34)

•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.

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Contents PRGT2046B Safety Rules IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack 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 FigTo SET UP Your Mower for Mulching See Fig Install Mulcher Plate See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check Mower LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower height Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate on HillsTo Transport To Operate Mower See FigBefore Starting the Engine Mowing TipsCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips Provide the best recutting action of the bladesService Dates Customer ResponsibilitiesGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Clean AIR Screen EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingCleaning Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasEngine OIL Filter MufflerService and Adjustments To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Attachment Clutch See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentFront Wheel Camber To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Replace Fuse To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Adjust CarburetorTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Choke Control See FigStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionWith attachment clutch Schematic Tractor - Model Number PRGT2046BElectrical KEY Part Description 178861Chassis and Enclosures 175282 177679175289X428 177956Ground Drive 117 4855 150 61567563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 150035 NylinerSteering Assembly 137347 137156Engine 177748 175437X428175440X428 Seat Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONDecals Wheels & Tires178500 178501Lift Assembly 175805 175560175689 Mower Deck 174493 178342Transaxle Repair Parts Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty Sighting Guide CUT This OUT Dotted Is a SlopeParts and Service

178500 specifications

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