Poulan XT24H42LT To Adjust Throttle Control Cable, To Adjust Choke Control, Interlocks and Relays

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 27)

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. 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

01536

FIG. 28

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.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad-

TERMINAL GUARD

NEGATIVE (BLACK)

CABLE

justment should not be necessary. If adjustment is neces- sary, see engne manual.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

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.

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 and/or adjustment.

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Contents Always Wear EYE Protection During Operation XT24H42LTII. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Key Slope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Gauge Wheels SeatBefore Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Battery See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Operate Mower See Fig Reverse Operation System ROSTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing TipsPurge Transmission Before Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsTo Sharpen Blade See Fig TractorBlade Removal See Fig Engine Cleaning To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Removal Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust BrakeTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigInterlocks and Relays To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine 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