Poulan 179416 Service And Adjustments, REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 26 and, Interlocks And Relays

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REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 26 and 27)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

POSITIVE TERMINAL

 

NEGATIVE TERMINAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHASSIS

 

 

CABLES

POSITIVE

NEGATIVE

TERMINAL

TERMINAL

CHARGED

 

BATTERY

FIG. 25

•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.

REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 26 and 27)

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 seatpan to raised position and open battery box door.

•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.

•Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

•Close battery box door.

SEAT PAN

BATTERY

BOX DOOR

KEPS

NUT

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.

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

FIG. 28

FIG. 26

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Contents MODEL NO. PO14542D 14.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor 179416 4.20.01 TR PRINTED IN U.S.AI. GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY RULESIV. SERVICE II. SLOPE OPERATIONSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES 25-26PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESSeat UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel KeysTO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR- TON ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKIDCHECK BATTERY See Fig HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORINSTALL SEAT See Fig CHECK DECK LEVELNESS CHECKLISTCHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTSOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig STOPPING See FigTO OPERATE MOWER See Fig BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINETO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig TO OPERATE ON HILLSADD GASOLINE MOWING TIPSTO START ENGINE See Fig LUBRICATION CHART CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USETIRES TRACTORBRAKE OPERATION OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEMV-BELTS ENGINEBATTERY TRANSAXLE COOLINGENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig CLEAN AIR SCREENAIR FILTER See Fig SPARK PLUGS CLEANINGMUFFLER IN-LINE FUEL FILTER See FigCAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO INSTALL MOWER See Fig TO REMOVE MOWER See FigTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGBOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig TO ADJUST BRAKE See FigTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See FigTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 26 andTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig INTERLOCKS AND RELAYSTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig TO ADJUST CARBURETORFUEL SYSTEM STORAGEOTHER ENGINE OILCAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CORRECTIONEngine continues to run TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO14542D SCHEMATICELECTRICAL REPAIR PARTS2122 PART DESCRIPTIONCHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES DRIVE 202Bellcrank Clutch 154407178394 6867 STEERING ASSEMBLY8546 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester ENGINEENGINE SEAT ASSEMBLY 179128 DECALSWHEELS & TIRES 179416MOWER LIFT MOWER LIFT MOWER DECK 179292 179293SERVICE NOTES LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY SERVICEPOLICY SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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