Poulan XT24H42YT manual To Replace Headlight Bulb, Interlocks and Relays, To Replace Fuse

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY

FULLY CHARGED

BATTERY

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.

FIG. 25

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 26)

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

WARNING: Do not short battery terminals 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 hood to raised position.

•Remove terminal guard.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

•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.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 27)

•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

02141

FIG. 27

TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR

KEPS NUT

HEX BOLT

POSITIVE (RED)

CABLE

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is nec- essary, see engine manual.

TERMINAL GUARD

NEGATIVE (BLACK)

CABLE

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad- justment should not be necessary. If adjustment is neces- sary, see engne manual.

FIG. 26

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair

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Contents Always Wear EYE Protection During Operation XT24H42YTII. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Table of Contents Slope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat KeyBefore Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Battery 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 To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig Reverse Operation System ROSADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTo Transport See Figs Check Engine OIL LevelAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing TipsPurge Transmission Before Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsCheck Operator Presence System TractorBlade Removal See Fig To Sharpen Blade See FigEngine Cleaning To 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 Check Brake To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points Engine dies when Limited Warranty Service Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service

XT24H42YT specifications

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